AMERICAN JAPA SUSHI
4012 EASTGATE DR F108 · ORLANDO · Orange County · FL 32839
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
22 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
22-52-4High Priority – Chlorine sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. Sanitizer is empty.
03F-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Sushi rice 1 hour per operator.
29-42-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Intermediate 9
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator handout. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Both sinks on cook line blocked one with glass racks and one by ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee rinsing wiping cloth in hand sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Need both quaternary and chlorine.
53A-05-6Intermediate – 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/ 8 employees no certified manager.
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Sink in ware wash area.
03F-10-5Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided operator with form. **Corrective Action Taken**
53B-13-5Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Basic 10
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine on front line.
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls used in all bulk containers.
24-27-4Basic – Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Coffee machine part stored under paper towel dispenser.
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open bottle of water inside clean quart dipper.
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing watch cutting fish.
29-09-4Basic – Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Hot water faucet will not turn on . Sink next to ice machine.
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents soiled, grease build up.
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Throughout cook line and kitchen area.
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. No labels on bulk containers.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 11, 2026 2:03 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.