WASABI RESTAURANT
313 NW COMMONS LOOP #121 · LAKE CITY · Columbia County · FL 32055
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
02C-01-5High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Open container of tofu dated 6/30. Manager stated tofu opened on 9/29. Manager placed proper date mark on tofu. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Two packages of tuna stored in reach-in cooler across from front counter.
Intermediate 2
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink next to three compartment sink. Manager provided hand towels at hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-09-4Intermediate – Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Two employee training certificates are copies.
Basic 5
06-09-2Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See stop sale. Two packages of tuna stored in reach-in cooler across from front counter.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach-in freezer next to back door.
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spatulas for front counter grill, 86F. Manager removed spatulas and placed spatulas in dish area. **Corrective Action Taken**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. Dumpster behind building. Manager had employee close lid. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Beef stored in reach-in freezer next to back door. Manager placed cove on beef. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 2, 2026 12:33 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.