MOMIJI JAPANESE RESTAURANT
24400 SR 44 · EUSTIS · Lake County · FL 32736
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
35 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 8
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm Recheck 50ppm
35A-02-7High Priority – Live, small flying insects found 3 small flying insects in the bar
14-86-1High Priority – Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container under mushrooms
01D-01-5High Priority – Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Mackerel **Warning**
08A-14-5High Priority – Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Raw tuna and ready to eat Krab in same bowl Raw Shell eggs over prepped cabbage
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator less than 4 hours butter (70F – Cold Holding) **Corrective Action Taken**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Butane stored next to sauce
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
Intermediate 7
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior ice machine Interior toaster oven **Repeat Violation**
52-01-4Intermediate – Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Escolar being served for White Tuna that is stated on the menu per operator **Admin Complaint**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near soda fountain and sushi line and bar **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink sushi prep and bar **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Per operator from yesterday cooked white rice
01B-16-5Intermediate – Torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. Rice **Corrected On-Site**
29-28-4Intermediate – Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.
Basic 20
16-23-4Basic – Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food sugar
24-07-4Basic – Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Ice bucket stored on floor
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator printed and posted**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food while preparing salad
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation prepping salad
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting masher with wet plastic bag
08B-31-4Basic – Food stored in undrained ice. Multiple products on cold table
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor in walk in freezer **Repeat Violation**
14-13-4Basic – Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable rice bowl
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 127 **Corrective Action Taken**
51-18-6Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.sushi prep
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler gasket Exterior toaster oven Gaskets sushi prep
36-64-5Basic – Objectionable odors in prep area of the establishment.
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored on floor in kitchen
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination take out container in ki **Corrected On-Site**
21-10-4Basic – Soiled dry wiping cloth in use around oil bottle **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
36-10-4Basic – Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Under fryer soiled and in the bar
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 7:14 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.