Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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AMERICAN JAPA SUSHI

7430 BROOKLYN DR · KISSIMMEE · Osceola County · FL 34747

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 17, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3471062
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8782059
DBPR license5911812

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority4 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical17 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#11High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Shredded mozzarella cheese 70F time indeterminate, white fish ceviche (45F-58F – Cold Holding) on line more than 4 hours per operator.

Stop Sale
#12High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded mozzarella cheese 70F time indeterminate, white fish ceviche (45F-58F – Cold Holding) on line more than 4 hours per operator.

#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. Sushi rice, operator states it was removed from temperature control 1 hour prior.

Intermediate 4

#14Intermediate03D-15-4

Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Salmon cooling in large 40qt pot in walk-in cooler. 98F less than 30 mins per operator. Advised operator to transfer to shallow pans to finish cooling.

#15Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bar handwash sink, as evidenced by pitcher and utensils in sink basin.

#16Intermediate16-62-1

Intermediate – No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Operator has chlorine strips in the event of hot water sanitization working improperly, does not have temp measuring device. Showed operator examples.

#17Intermediate31B-06-4

Intermediate – Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. At warewashing handwash sink. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 10

#1Basic22-20-5

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

Repeat Violation
#2Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

#3Basic24-07-4

Basic – Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Ice bucket not stored inverted operator corrected **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Green cutting board at bar.

#5Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cup on prep table, cup on shelf above prep table. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Sushi bar reach-in cooler door fell off upon opening.

#7Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup walk-in freezer.

#8Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vent baffles have grease accumulation. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#9Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Octopus thawing in standing water, advised operator to place under running water. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Multiple unidentifiable flour like substances on prep table in kitchen not labeled.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 24, 2026 1:13 PM.

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
3 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 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
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.