Valdosta, Lowndes County

Masato Japanese Steak & Seafood

1337 BAYTREE RD VALDOSTA, GA 31601

Food
Latest score
85
May 13, 2026
City
Valdosta
County
Lowndes
Inspections
6

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

Georgia inspection history is score-based, with violations grouped under each recorded inspection.

May 13, 2026

Routine

Score: 853 violations

6-1C - proper cooling time and temperature

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(d) - cooling (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

-Observed cooked grill chicken stored in the reach in cooler across from the hot plate stoves not cooled to 41F within 6hrs. PIC stated chicken was prepped previous evening before closing time. Ambient temperature of chicken was around 45F-48F. Chicken was in deep covered container >2". CA: All Cooked TCS foods must be cooled from 135F to 41F within 6hrs. *COS, Chicken was discarded upon request.

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

-Observed dish machine in rear kitchen area of the facility with chlorine chemical concentrations less than 50ppm. CA: Dish machine chlorine sanitizer must be at proper minimum strength. *COS, Dish machine was primed and next cycle was conducted. Chemical concentrations of chlorine were within in proper constraints.

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

-Observed zucchini slicer stored as clean on shelf underneath prep table next to the veggie prep sink, in the rear kitchen area of the facility with accumulations of non tcs debris. CA: All food-contact surfaces and utensils must be sanitized properly after cleaning. *COS, Zucchini slicer was washed rinsed and sanitized upon request at 3 compartment sink.

Oct 21, 2025

Routine

Score: 875 violations

2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

-Observed employee drink and employee food item (bowl with lid and spoon inside) stored on the rear prep table across from the 3 compartment sink area of the facility near cutting board. -Observed employee drink (without lid and straw) stored on prep table in rear by tea urns by single service items (to go cups, lids, etc.). *COS, Employee drinks were discarded and/or stored tp prevent contamination by PIC.

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

-Observed dish machine in rear kitchen dish area of the facility with chlorine levels around 0ppm. Sanitizer bucket at dish machine was very low. *COS, New bucket was added to dish machine and line for chlorine was cleared out by and started dispensing sanitizer properly.

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

-Observed 2 bleach sanitizer buckets (Near ice machine and front servers area in the facility) with chemical concentrations around 0ppm. *COS, Bleach was added to buckets and was tested within proper concentrations of 50ppm-100ppm.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

-Observed gasket seals in dry storage room for reach in refrigerators with moldy debris. -Observed gasket seals for rear reach in refrigerators near the dish area with moldy debris. -Observed fan guards and fans in the rear reach in refrigerator near the dish area with dust and moldy debris. -Observed shelves for prep table underneath the flat top grill area with large accumulations of rice debris. *CTM, Conduct general cleaning of listed area and send documentation to Kristen.Tyler@dph.ga.gov within 72hrs.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

-Observed floor behind flat top grill area with large accumulations of grease and rice debris. -Observed multiple ceiling tiles throughout facility (dining, bathroom areas, etc.) with evidence of water staining, dust and debris, and mold. *CTM, Conduct cleaning of floor, replace ceiling tiles and rectify issue within 72hrs.

Jun 23, 2025

Routine

Score: 902 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

-Observed metal covered containers of Raw Steak 50F (6/20), Raw strip steak 49F (6/17), and a large plastic covered bin Raw Shrimp 46/47F (Prepped yesterday) not cold holding at 41F or below in the reach in refrigerator across from the flat top grill in the kitchen. Ambient temperature taken of reach in refrigerator was 34F. Non TCS temperatures were taken of other food items as well :Chopped Onion 45F (6/18), Sliced Mushrooms 45F (6/20). *COS, Raw animal products were discarded upon request by PIC.

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(1)(i) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

-Observed gasket seals in various refrigeration equipment ( Rear Reach in coolers (2), Reach in cooler in dry storage, etc.) with moldy mildew debris. -Observed fan guards/ Fans in various refrigeration equipment (Reach in Refrigerator (Salad Bowls, Front Beer Reach in Refrigerator, etc.) heavily soiled with dust and debris. *CTM, Replace/clean gasket seals and clean fan guards and send documentation to Kristen.Tyler@dph.ga.gov within 72hrs.

Dec 3, 2024

Routine

Score: 943 violations

4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

-Observed raw shrimp, and various veggies (Sliced mushrooms, zucchini, etc.) stored uncovered in the reach in cooler across from the flat top grill area of the kitchen. Fan guards in cooler were heavily soiled with dust and debris. -Observed garden salads stored uncovered in reach in cooler in rear kitchen area across from prep table next to soda dispensing machine in the kitchen area. Fan guards in cooler were heavily soiled with dust and debris. *COS, Food items were covered upon request by PIC. Clean fan guards.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

-Observed various gasket seals of refrigeration equipment in need of replacing in the kitchen area of the facility (Reach in cooler across from flat top grill, reach in cooler next to 3 comp. sink, etc. -Observed accumulations of old food debris underneath flat top grill area on the prep table. *Clean areas listed above and send documentation to Kristen.Tyler@dph.ga.gov within 72hrs.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

-Observed floors, coving and ceilings (Ventilation covers for HVAC system, Ceiling tiles- kitchen and dining area-dust, debris, and water damage) in need of general cleaning and replacement throughout facility. Listed areas include Walls, and coving behind ice machine/soda machine, in dish washing area, walls and basin of mop sink, etc. *Conduct General cleaning and send documentation to Kristen.Tyler@dph.ga.gov within 72hrs.

May 21, 2024

Routine

Score: 892 violations

6-1C - proper cooling time and temperature

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(d) - cooling (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

-Observed cooked grill chicken stored in the reach in cooler next across from the hot plate stoves in the front service area of the kitchen not cooled to 41F within 6hrs. PIC stated chicken was prepped previous night around 5pm. Chicken was around 47-50F. *COS, Chicken was discarded by PIC upon request.

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(r) - system maintained in good repair (p, c)

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

-Observed clogged drain with standing water underneath dish washing area of rear kitchen. Foul odor was also present. This was noted on previous inspection. *CTM, Have clogged drain cleared and send documentation to Kristen.Tyler@dph.ga.gov within 72 hrs.

Dec 5, 2023

Routine

Score: 934 violations

2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

-Observed empployee drink (Plastic cup) stored on prep table next to flat top grill area of the kitchen near margarine, butter and sauces. Employee replaced cup with single service cup with lid and without straw. -Observed employee single service cup with lid and without straw stored on prep table across from 3 compartment sink in rear area of kitchen. *COS, All employee drinks were discarded by PIC upon request.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

-Observed multiple fan and fan guards in various reach in coolers throughout the facility (Salad/sauce RIC, shrimp and veggies RIC, etc.) heavily soiled with grease and debris. This was a repeat issue from previous inspection. *CTM, Clean various fans and gan guards in notated reach in coolers and send documentation to Kristen.Tyler@dph.ga.gov within 72 hrs.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

-Observed missing ceiling tiles near restroom area of facility and inside women's stall. Observed tiles with apparent water damage above this area as well.PIC stated owner if building is already aware of issue and is currently working to rectify issue. *CTM, Please have problem rectified and send documentation to Kristen.Tyler@dph.ga.gov within 10 days.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(4)(b) - designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

-Observed employee cell phone stored on prep table by flat top grill area of kitchen near margarine and sauces. -Observed employee cell phone stored on prep table across from 3 compartment sink area of kitchen. -Observed employee glasses stored near clear plastic lids on dry storage shelf near dish washing machine in rear kitchen area. *COS, Employee cell phones were removed and stored to prevent contamination by employees. Glasses were removed from shelf by PIC.