Mizu
Last inspected: Apr 1, 2026
95
Score
Mizu has been inspected eight times since 2022. On Apr 1, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
Mizu's latest score of 95 sits above the Tallahassee average of 87. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 1, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen ceiling tiles with grease build up. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
95
Jan 30, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink by back door filled with electric plug and towels.
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen ceiling tiles with grease build up.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to public. Fish in freezer not separated. **Repeat Violation**
08B-49-4
82
May 28, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold hold- make bar- cooked shrimp 59F,raw chicken 52F, raw beef 54F (11:00-2:00). Employee placed food in walk in cooler to cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food cart lined with Saran Wrap under pans of spices at wok heavily soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Unnecessary persons in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area. Child in entry of kitchen.
43-08-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls with no handle stored in chicken tempura, rice and fried rice. Employee discarded bowls. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line flat top grill with food pans on top near fryer.
14-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food stored on shelf in walk in cooler next to raw beef .
08B-49-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil in buckets stored on floor near wok station.
08B-38-4
Basic - Living/sleeping quarters that open directly into a public food service establishment without complete partitioning and/or self-closing doors. Divider wall in dining room with opening. Bed and dry storage behind divider wall.
43-01-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use at wok station.
21-10-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Egg rolls and crab Rangoon stored in upright cooler not covered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Multiple containers of beef stored in upright freezer not labeled.
02D-01-5
45
Aug 27, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Shrimp 50F Chicken 53F Beef 49F Corn 50F held less than 4 hours. Operator placed food items in reach in freezer to cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over watermelon in walk in cooler.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed microwave soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed take out lids, and containers stored on floor in front of store.
25-05-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile in disrepair in back of establishment.
36-32-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed phone on prep table.
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed soda cans on floor on front counter.
08B-38-4
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed heavy grease accumulation on hood filters. **Repeat Violation**
36-68-5
45
Mar 7, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
55
Nov 14, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
82
Aug 17, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a music speaker inside of the hand washing sink located by the exit door at the back of the kitchen. Observed the manager remove the speaker from inside of the hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a container containing rice located at the back of the kitchen by the exit door being scooped with a cup with no handle. Observed the manager remove the cup and place a scoop with a handle. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a white container containing rice without a label. Observed the manager place a label on the container containing rice. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mizu last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mizu on file is from Apr 1, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mizu?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mizu.
How does Mizu compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?
Mizu most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Tallahassee average of 87.
Has Mizu's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mizu have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mizu means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Mizu inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mizu is inspected around two times per year on average.
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