MOMIJI JAPANESE RESTAURANT
24400 State Route 44
Florida, 32736
Lake County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.7/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/26/2025
High Priority
6
Intermediate
3
Basic
11
Total
20
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 16-23-4:Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Repeat Violation**
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. - over walk-in freezer entrance **Repeat Violation**
- 24-26-4: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**
- 06-09-1: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.
- 32-12-6:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in employee bathroom.
- 40-06-5: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**
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. - walk-in cooler floor
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. - buckets of soy sauce in dry storage. - walk-in freezer **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
- 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior of ice machine - hood filters **Repeat Violation**
- 08A-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**
- 08A-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**
- 08A-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**
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - 2 spray bottles of cleaner hanging ar front bar next to food. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
- 22-02-4: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.
- 53B-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.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. - 2 spray bottles of clear liquid hanging at front bar next to food.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/26/2025 revealed 20 total violations (6 high priority, 3 intermediate, 11 basic).
Inspection on 8/23/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
7
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-23-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-23: **Time Extended**
- 36-36-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above walk in freezer **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-23: **Time Extended**
- 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-23: **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-23: **Time Extended**
- 10-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Found at 92 - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-23: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior of ice machine. - hood filters **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-23: **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Stainless steel walls - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-23: **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-23: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/23/2024 revealed 8 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 8/15/2024
High Priority
5
Intermediate
2
Basic
14
Total
21
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Corrected On-Site**
- 16-23-4:Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above walk in freezer **Repeat Violation**
- 24-26-4:Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. - Lids and cups in spare room. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Purse stored next to chop stir and napkins. **Corrected On-Site**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of soda on dry storage floor
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Repeat Violation**
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Found at 92°
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior of ice machine. - hood filters **Repeat Violation**
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Stainless steel walls
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm after several cycles **Warning**
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw beef above unwashed vegetables **Corrected On-Site**
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken above sauces **Corrected On-Site**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Noodles at 53° for 2.5 hours( pulled from walk in cooler). Operator returned to walk in cooler to achieve 41° for temperature recovery. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - spray bottle stored next to coffee machine in front area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards **Repeat Violation**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bus tub of equipment
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/15/2024 revealed 21 total violations (5 high priority, 2 intermediate, 14 basic).