Maki of Japan

238 Towne Center Cir Vc11, Sanford, FL 32771

Japanese / Sushi

Last inspected: Dec 6, 2023

Score

Medium Risk

Maki of Japan appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Dec 6, 2023. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. The file hasn't been updated since Dec 6, 2023, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around eight violations per visit versus roughly five violations earlier in the record.

Maki of Japan's latest score of 61 falls below the Sanford average of 77. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Dec 6, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 8 violations

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. -emailed to operator **Corrective Action Taken**

11-27-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -blocked by 2 buckets, removed by employee **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall in back of cook line soiled

36-27-5

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -handwashing sink in dish room -emailed to operator **Corrective Action Taken**

31B-04-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. -4 sauce buckets on floor in prep area **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -emailed to operator **Corrective Action Taken**

51-13-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -saucepan in sugar bin with handle in the sugar **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -under equipment on cook line

36-73-4

Jan 18, 2023

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Oct 21, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Maki of Japan last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Maki of Japan on file is from Dec 6, 2023. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Maki of Japan compare to other restaurants in Sanford?

Maki of Japan most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Sanford average of 77.

Has Maki of Japan's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Maki of Japan have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Maki of Japan means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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