MATSURI JAPANESE RESTAURANT

Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed non food grade brush inside plastic container of spice near front counter display area.

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed black microwave in kitchen prep area with soiled door handle.

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape used to repair window slide handle at the front sushi display area.

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor near cook line soiled.

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles near ware wash area in disrepair.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed rice cooker containing sushi rice on floor near front counter prep area.

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloth under brown cutting board in kitchen prep table.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters at the cook line soiled.

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in freezer located in back dry storage area with soiled interior.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall located next to three compartment sink soiled.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee personal beverage on top of food prep table in the kitchen. Operator discarded. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer located across dry storage shelf with torn gaskets.

High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed female employee wash hands with cold water at the hand washing station near the cook line.

High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed can of roach spray stored at the dry seasoning rack in the back storage area.

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw steak stored above raw shrimp inside reach in cooler in back kitchen area. Operator moved products and placed in order based on cooking parameters. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed female servers drop off dirty dishes and cups to ware washing area and immediately grab clean dishes and utensils. Coached employee on proper hand washing. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sushi rice (81F - Hot Holding) located at the sushi bar area. As per operator, product was placed there about three hours ago. Operator discarded product on their own. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bucket of chlorine sanitizer stored next to fish prep table. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands at prep sink near back kitchen area.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed kitchen pots and pans inside hand wash sink near ware washing area.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink located near cook line.

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment uses sushi rice under time instead of temperature but does not have proper DBPR documentation. Provided form to operator. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board located across the cook line with cut marks and no longer cleanable.

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall next to hand wash sink in disrepair.

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed ladle store on oven door handle.

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching flour inside bin located in the back storage area of kitchen.

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed several wiping cloths under cutting boards through out kitchen area.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand wash sink located near cook line.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters at the cook line soiled. Observed reach in cooler gaskets located in the back storage soiled.

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in cooler in back storage area soiled.

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler near main office with rust accumulation on shelves.

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-18: Ceiling tile missing. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen area soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-18: Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen area soiled. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall near public restrooms in disrepair. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-18: Observed wall near public restrooms in disrepair. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler located in back prep area with rust accumulation on shelves. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-18: Observed reach in cooler located in back prep area with rust accumulation on shelves. Time Extended

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked chicken inside reach in cooler in back. Operator removed immediately. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above raw tuna inside reach in cooler. Operator removed products and placed raw chicken under raw tuna.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink used to wash cloths.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink. Operator restocked. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed dry rack station with surface rust on shelves.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl inside container of shredded lettuce used as a scoop.

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile in back restroom area missing.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed kitchen ceiling vents soiled.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed several white cutting boards throughout establishment with cut marks and no longer cleanable.

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap under exit door in back prep area.

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed several cracked floor tiles in kitchen area.

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed a set of tongs on oven door handle.

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloth underneath cutting board located across cook line.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled located across the cook line.

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler in back prep area with soiled interior.

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed several reach in cooler in kitchen area with rusted shelves.

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles.

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hood filters and hood drip container covered in grease.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall at the cook line soiled.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed several wet wiping cloths not stored in sanitizing solution at the cook line.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several squeeze bottles containing oils and sauces es with no label at cook line.

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 5 live, small flying insects resting on cooler containing raw fish at back storage room. Observed approximately 4 live flying insects resting on shelf above mop sink. Observed approximately 10 live flying insects flying in air at back storage room. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: Observed 2 live small flying insects flying in air at back storage room. Observed 1 live small flying insects flying in air at servers station. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-30: Observed 3 live flying insects resting on wall at mop room. Admin Complaint

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw pork over ice cream back storage Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: Raw pork over ice cream back storage Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-30: Raw pork over ice cream back storage Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed sliding door at sushi display cooler cracked, leaving an opening. Observed krab sticks inside display cooler at sushi area at 53F Cold Holding. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: Observed sliding door at sushi display cooler cracked, leaving an opening. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-30: Observed sliding door at sushi display cooler cracked, leaving an opening. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at bottom of back exit door. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: Observed gap at bottom of back exit door. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-30: Observed gap at bottom of back exit door. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor at back storage room. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: Observed standing water on floor at back storage room. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-30: Observed standing water on floor at back storage room. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles in disrepair. Observed floor tiles cracked near back exit door and near 3 compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: Observed floor tiles cracked near back exit door and near 3 compartment sink. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-30: Observed floor tiles cracked near back exit door and near 3 compartment sink. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of Daikon stored on floor at back preparation room. Observed plastic containers of soy sauce stored on floor at server's station. Observed plastic containers of pickled ginger stored on floor near sushi area. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: Observed box of Daikon stored on floor at back preparation room. Observed plastic containers of soy sauce stored on floor at server's station. Observed plastic containers of pickled ginger stored on floor near sushi area. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-30: Observed box of Daikon stored on floor at back preparation room. Observed plastic containers of soy sauce stored on floor at server's station. Observed plastic containers of pickled ginger stored on floor near sushi area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed heavy accumulation of old food debris between fryer and stove at cook line. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: Observed heavy accumulation of old food debris between fryer and stove at cook line. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-30: Observed heavy accumulation of old food debris between fryer and stove at cook line. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hoods soiled with heavy accumulation of grease at cook line. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: Observed hoods soiled with heavy accumulation of grease at cook line. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-30: Observed hoods soiled with heavy accumulation of grease at cook line. Time Extended

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed at ware washing area. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pork dumpling (52F - Cold Holding) at single door unit at cook line. As per employee, for approximately 1 hour. Advised employee to submerge container in ice or move to another unit. Observed cut cabbage (51F - Cold Holding) at room temperature at preparation area. As per employee, less than 1 hour.

High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200 plus ppm) at server station. Advised manager to dilute solution with water.

Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200 plus ppm).

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment utilizes time as a public health control for sushi rice.

Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed food employees utilizing paper towels as hair restraints.

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at bottom of back exit door.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of flour stored on floor near dry storage room. Observed container of sushi rice stored on floor near sushi area.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in cooler. Observed ice build up inside single door unit at cook line.

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed kitchen chopsticks stored on oven handle at cook line.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed storage cabinets soiled at server station.

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of cooling units soiled with old food debris at back area.

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hood soiled with accumulated grease. Observed floor underneath fryer heavily soiled with old food debris.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall heavily soiled at back storage area and dry storage area and back fish preparation area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloths on preparation tables throughout kitchen and ware washing areas.

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (58F - Cold Holding) at room temperature near cook line. As per employee, less than 1 hour. Advised person in charge to submerge product in ice to rapidly chill. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: Observed raw chicken at 62F as per employee for approximately 30 minutes. Advised person in charge to submerge product in ice. Admin Complaint

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards stained at cook line and at ware washing area. Observed cooking pot with heavy accumulation of food debris at dry storage area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: Observed cutting boards stained at cook line and at ware washing area. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment utilizes time as a public health control for sushi rice. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment utilizes time as a public health control for sushi rice. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed non food grade brush stored inside sauce at sushi area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: Observed non food grade brush stored inside sauce at sushi area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed metal bowl stored inside container of cut cabbage at preparation area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: Observed metal bowl stored inside container of cut cabbage at preparation area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at reach in coolers and reach in freezer at back storage area. Observed top of fryer with heavy accumulation of grease at cook line. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: Observed at reach in coolers and reach in freezer at back storage area. Observed top of fryer with heavy accumulation of grease at cook line. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated dust at back storage area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated dust at back storage area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee shoes stored on shelf above cooking pots at dry storage area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: Observed employee water bottles on preparation table at kitchen. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed near back exit door and ware washing area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed near back exit door and ware washing area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed open box of raw fish stored on floor underneath preparation sink at back preparation area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: Raw scallops Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed self closing mechanism detached at back exit door. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: Observed self closing mechanism detached at back exit door. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled at back storage area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled at back storage area. Time Extended

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a cutting board at the cook line.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a sanitizer bucket in the sink. The employee removed it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed above the steam table.

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed in the storage area.

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Repeat Violation

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at the cook line.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed a reach in cooler gasket torn at the front counter. Repeat Violation

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at the front line under all equipment.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed several plastic containers of pickled ginger on the floor next to drink station.

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed between the wall tiles. The chef removed it. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in a water temperature of 75°F. At the kitchen entrance.

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at the cook line. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Observed the hood filters soiled. Repeat Violation

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed next to the ice machine.

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of Togo bags on the floor in dining room and dry storage area.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed in the back room by rice cooker. Repeat Violation

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several small containers not labeled above the steam table.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed shelled eggs stored above produce in reach in cooler. Eggs moved to lower shelf Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed container and food tray in handwash sink Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed at sink at waiter's station

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

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation with no hair restraint. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets on sushi line in disrepair

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in back area of kitchen by coolers

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging from oven handle Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled Repeat Violation

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in freezer interior soiled Repeat Violation

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled wall in back kitchen area

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken yakitori above tuna located in the sliding door reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine strength at greater than 200 ppm, at the sushi station. Operator diluted to 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed at the waitress station, unit blocked by table. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed in the mens bathroom. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed buckets containing soy sauce stored on the dry storage floor, jugs containing cooking oil stored on the floor in the passage way. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle in contact with the bulk raw rice. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed for domestic reach in freezer.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled, units at the sushi station, by the fryers. Repeat Violation

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in freezer shelf soiled with accumulation of food debris, domestic unit.

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Corrected On-Site