Inspection Report

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JAPANICA STEAK HOUSE & SUSHI BAR

3111 MAHAN DR #15 · TALLAHASSEE · Leon County · FL 32308

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 14, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3394962
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8512273
DBPR license4703279

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority4 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#6High Priority08B-02-4

High Priority – Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Soup bowls with condiments stored under hand towel dispenser. Properly stored during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#7High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over sauces in walk-in cooler.

#8High Priority03F-02-5

High 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 mark. Sushi rice Time marked during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 4

#9Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Sushi cutting board.

#10Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sushi bar hand sink used for storage.

#11Intermediate31B-02-4

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

#12Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 5

#1Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Screen door has a 4 inch gap at bottom. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under equipment on cook line.

#3Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Case of lettuce in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic36-68-5

Basic – Hood ventilation system has grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.

#5Basic22-08-4

Basic – Stove top has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 9, 2026 2:18 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
3 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)

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