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AMERICAN JAPA SUSHI

7430 BROOKLYN DR · KISSIMMEE · Osceola County · FL 34747

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJune 10, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3383584
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8476186
DBPR license5911812

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
7 High Priority10 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical27 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 7

#11High Priority22-49-4

High Priority – Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Temp dishmachine at 78F and backup chemical at 25ppm. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. **Warning**

Warning
#12High Priority28-14-5

High Priority – Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Mop sink has stored items and equipment deeming it inaccessible. Operator stated, when asked where mop water is dumped, "out there" and gestured to sewage drains in lot behind restaurant.

#13High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw tuna filets stored over lime juice.

#14High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken wings over raw shrimp in walk-in cooler.

#15High Priority08A-17-6

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Raw frozen breaded chicken cutlets stored over raw breaded frozen beef cutlets.

#16High Priority02C-01-5

High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Multiple items in reach-in cooler dated 5/31.

#17High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 20 each salmon filets fully thawed in ROP.

Stop Sale

Intermediate 10

#18Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – 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 form to operator.

#19Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Kitchen handwash sink had table blocking it and pans inside basin. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#20Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Both handwash sink in kitchen.

#21Intermediate05-08-4

Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

#22Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – 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. Provided form to operator.n **Warning**

Warning
#23Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Both handwash sink in kitchen.

#24Intermediate03F-10-5

Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator states time plan is used for sushi rice, provided operator with time plan.

#25Intermediate31B-05-4

Intermediate – Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Both handwash sink in kitchen.

#26Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.

#27Intermediate31B-06-4

Intermediate – Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Both handwash sink in kitchen.

Basic 10

#1Basic22-20-5

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

Repeat Violation
#2Basic24-26-4

Basic – Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Cutting boards and cambros on floor in dry storage area.

#3Basic06-09-1

Basic – 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. 20 ea tuna filets fully thawed in ROP in walk-in cooler and sushi cooler.

#4Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License is confirmed to be active.

#5Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Flour and panko in dry storage, **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on cookline soiled with food debris.

#7Basic36-62-4

Basic – Light not functioning. Multiple in hood vent and light on walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets throughout cookline soiled, food debris in bottom of reach-in coolers on cookline, hood vent baffles soiled. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#9Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Single-service cups, lids, kids cups stored in bathroom outside.

#10Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Unlabeled Marinara, per operator, in walk-in cooler not covered.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 4, 2026 12:57 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
5 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 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
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 28 · Sewage and wastewater disposal
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
5 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
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.