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MOMIJI JAPANESE RESTAURANT

24400 SR 44 · EUSTIS · Lake County · FL 32736

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 26, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3493978
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8861221
DBPR license4508742

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
6 High Priority3 Intermediate11 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical20 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 6

#12High Priority08A-04-5

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. – raw shell eggs over unwashed vegetables in a Walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#13High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. – raw salmon stored over ready to eat food in walk in freezer. – raw salmon stored over cut vegetables. – raw beefsteak stored over ready to eat foods in reach in cooler on cooks line. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#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 stored over raw fish in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#15High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.

Stop Sale
#16High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. – 2 spray bottles of cleaner hanging ar front bar next to food. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#17High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

Intermediate 3

#18Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -white cutting on cooks line -tan cutting board in prep -toaster ovens in sushi area.

#19Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

#20Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. – 2 spray bottles of clear liquid hanging at front bar next to food.

Basic 11

#1Basic16-23-4

Basic – Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic36-36-4

Basic – Ceiling tile missing. – over walk-in freezer entrance **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic24-26-4

Basic – Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. -Togo containers stored on floor in storage area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#4Basic06-09-1

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.

#5Basic32-12-6

Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in employee bathroom.

#6Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. – cell phone stored on staging table **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#7Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. – walk-in cooler floor

#8Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. – buckets of soy sauce in dry storage. – walk-in freezer **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#9Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#10Basic51-18-6

Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available.

#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

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 12, 2026 11:54 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
4 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 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 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
2 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.