Inspection Report

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MOMIJI JAPANESE RESTAURANT

24400 SR 44 · EUSTIS · Lake County · FL 32736

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 17, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3330488
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8349745
DBPR license4508742

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority4 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical17 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

17 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 3

#11High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. – raw chicken stored over avocados in walk-in cooler -Raw beef stored over eggs in walk-in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#12High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. – garlic in oil 68° operator place in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#13High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. – 2 spray bottles of cleaners stored to food items at front bar. – several bottles of cleaner stored next to tea machine

Intermediate 4

#14Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -White cutting board on cooks line – cutting boards at sushi bar **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#15Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. – hand sink at sushi bar and front bar used as a dump sink.

#16Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

#17Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

Basic 10

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic36-36-4

Basic – Ceiling tile missing. – above freezer door **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic24-26-4

Basic – Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Togo items stored directly on floors in spare room in dining area. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

#5Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. – back door open at the time of inspection.

#6Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. -Soy sauce stored directly on floor in dry storage area next to office. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#7Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. – both hand sinks at sushi bar **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#8Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Hood filters

#9Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. – Unwrap sip straws stored on bar counter,with easy access from customer.

#10Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -Raw chicken set out at room temperature. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 20, 2026 12:35 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.