Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report

WASABI SUSHI & GRILL

450077 STATE RD 200 STE 23 · CALLAHAN · Nassau County · FL 32011

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 17, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3470486
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8781483
DBPR license5501049

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedSeptember 17, 2024 1:17 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedSeptember 18, 2024 8:35 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionFly activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority4 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical18 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#10High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately fifty-four (54) live flies in establishment: approximately twenty-five (25) under and around prep sink near cook line, seven (7) near cook line/cooking equipment in kitchen, three (3) in mop sink area in back kitchen, twelve (12) under and around dish machine in back kitchen where cook is preparing raw chicken, and seven (7) in back prep kitchen area. Inspector notes that some flies landed on sealed containers of sauce on main cook line in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#11High Priority14-15-4

High Priority – Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage – direct contact with food. Two non-food grade containers in direct contact with bulk flour and corn starch stored in dry food storage area.

#12High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In white rice at sushi bar, raw shrimp stored over ready to eat cream cheese. In walk in cooler, raw shelled eggs stored over ready to eat pasta. Items moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#13High 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 marking. On cook line, tempura batter held on time control not time marked. Manager states batter placed on time control approximately 1.5 hours prior. Batter marked. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#14High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet where black hose is attached.

Intermediate 4

#15Intermediate01D-02-4

Intermediate – Failure to maintain freezing records on nonexempt fish for 90 days. Establishment has only sixty (60) days of records present.

#16Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Soiled pitcher stored in hand washing sink at sushi bar. Pitcher moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#17Intermediate02B-01-5

Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Multiple items on menu containing fish eggs are not identified as raw.

#18Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in sushi bar at far end. Towels provided. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 9

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup used as scoop sitting in ice bin near dining area. Cup moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic32-12-5

Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Covered receptacle missing in women's restroom in dining area.

#3Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee black back pack stored on dry food storage rack with single use items in back kitchen. Back pack moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Two cooks in kitchen. Both placed hats on. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under cooking equipment in kitchen.

#6Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Container of sauce on floor in sushi bar. Container moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink in sushi bar at far end. Hand washing sink in back kitchen/dish area. Hand washing sink in women's restroom in dining area. Inspector emailed sign. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#8Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of fryer on cook line. Sides of grill on cook line.

#9Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw beef stored on pan in prep sink at room temperature. Beef moved to reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 3:01 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
3 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
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.