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MOMIJI JAPANESE RESTAURANT

24400 SR 44 · EUSTIS · Lake County · FL 32736

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 15, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3438868
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8727894
DBPR license4508742

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority2 Intermediate14 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical21 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#15High Priority22-41-4

High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm after several cycles **Warning**

Warning
#16High Priority08A-04-5

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw beef above unwashed vegetables **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#17High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken above sauces **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#18High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Noodles at 53° for 2.5 hours( pulled from walk in cooler). Operator returned to walk in cooler to achieve 41° for temperature recovery. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#19High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. – spray bottle stored next to coffee machine in front area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Intermediate 2

#20Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#21Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bus tub of equipment

Basic 14

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic16-23-4

Basic – Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.

#3Basic36-36-4

Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Above walk in freezer **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic24-26-4

Basic – Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. – Lids and cups in spare room. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#5Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

#6Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Purse stored next to chop stir and napkins. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Case of soda on dry storage floor

#8Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#9Basic10-20-4

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

Repeat Violation
#10Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Found at 92°

#11Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. – exterior of ice machine. – hood filters **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#12Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid.

#13Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Stainless steel walls

#14Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 30, 2026 1:06 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 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 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
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.