Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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FUJIYAMA JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE

12070 CORTEZ BLVD · BROOKSVILLE · Hernando County · FL 34613

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 5, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3366840
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8386100
DBPR license3701133

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedJanuary 5, 2024 12:45 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedJanuary 5, 2024 3:32 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
6 High Priority4 Intermediate13 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical23 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 6

#14High Priority22-49-4

High Priority – Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm reading. No sanitizer coming through line of sanitizer bucket.

#15High Priority14-86-1

High Priority – Non-food grade towel used as liner for food container in vegetables in walk in. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#16High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over juice, raw beef over noodles in Walk-in-Cooler. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#17High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 41 in dry storage room under racks 4 under prep tables on cooks line 11 under dish machine drying table 2 on floor in sushi bar area 4 under bar in dining area in corner Operator cleaned and sanitized area **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#18High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Curbed mop area in rear of restaurant by dumpster no vacuum breaker

#19High Priority41-27-4

High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine sanitizer over 200ppm, operator corrected to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 4

#20Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee dropped utensil on floor then rinsed in hand sink, the returned to cart. Discussed proper utensil washing with employee. Employee removed utensil and took to dish area to be washed. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#21Intermediate53B-14-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Haiyan Li, Sheng Hoi He, Ji Zhou

#22Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle in server area with yellow liquid not labeled

#23Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Cook line he sink hot water not working

Basic 13

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles soiled in kitchen area **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic24-07-4

Basic – Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Clean pots in dish area with raw shrimp in strainer. Raw shrimp liquid dripping onto pots. Operator removed pots and washed. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#3Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 6 dead in traps under hibachi tables

#4Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear kitchen door has gap

#5Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

#6Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Small oven in sushi area soiled

#7Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Walk-in-Cooler shelves soiled -hibachi cart

#8Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid.

#9Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler in bar with kegs interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Ice machine has mold like growth in interior guard

#10Basic24-18-4

Basic – Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Wonton spoons not stored so only handle is touched in server area

#11Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

#12Basic21-38-4

Basic – Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#13Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Large bins of rice in storage area not labeled

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:24 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
3 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
3 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
2 observation(s)
Category 45 · Fire extinguishing equipment – reporting only
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.