Wasabi Sushi & Grill
Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026
27
Score
Public records show 11 inspections at Wasabi Sushi & Grill stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 7, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 11 violations per visit lately, up from roughly nine violations before.
Looking across the full record, “no paper towels” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Compared to other Callahan restaurants (averaging 72), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
11
Inspections
4
Critical latest
4
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 7, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef no longer commercially packed or sealed stored over raw fish in reach in freezer across from prep sink. Operator re located the raw beef **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 5 cans of Ketchup dented at the seam and rim. See Stop Sale **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker on threaded hose Bibb at mop sink, faucet does not have one built in.
29-42-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken in prep sink fully thawed at 52F, operator states that the chicken had been out since 12:30 and employee forgot to place back in cooler. Operator put chicken in walk in cooler **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at reach in cooler across from wok stain and fryer on cook line stained.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink, located near prep sink on cook line. Operator re filled paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed employee food safety training certifications missing date of birth and CFM certificate # on multiple certificates. Operator filled in the missing information during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-10-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with chemical substance in it. Operator put label on spray bottle of cleaner. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Scoops without handles used to dispense flour in ware wash area. Also, cup without handle used to dispense rice on cook line. Operator removed scoops. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of soy sauce on floor in kitchen area, operator placed bucket 6 inches off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed handle of ice scoop laying in ice at soda machine in dining area. Operator removed ice handle from ice. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in reach in cooler on cook line across from wok station and fryer soiled with old food debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid open, operator closed it. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Multiple walls in kitchen and ware wash area,soiled with old food debris, oil or dirt like substance.
36-27-5
27
Nov 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Does not have consumer advisory identifier on lunch menu for offered raw sushi rolls. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-06: Lunch menus have been updated, reminder needed on the following menu items: Sashimi smoked salmon, JB roll - 48, Kani Salad - sushi starters , Crazy Roll - 55, Dancing Eel Roll -56, Black Dragon Roll -59, Mei Roll -60, Shrimp Tempura 36, California Roll -37 Numbers C1, C2, S18, S26, S28, S37, S43. Add on of fish eggs **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training appear to be falsified. All food handler training certificates with evidence of falsified dates. No valid employee training certifications available. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-06: Operator needs more time to conduct training. **Time Extended**
53B-11-4
82
Nov 5, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked vegetables hot holding on stove at 100F, operator placed vegetables on grill to bring them to temp and added them to time as a public health. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler on cook line Shrimp 48F cold holding , chicken 48F cold holding both items placed in cooler at 12:45, operator placed both items in freezer to cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 7 rodent droppings found on top of dish washing machine. In ware washing area. Observed operator clean all rodent droppings and no other droppings found on premises. Per operator they had a previous issue but have not observed recent activity since rectifying. ** **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef over raw shrimp in reach in freezer on cook line.shrimp was not commercially packaged. Operator moved all beef below shrimp. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 can of hunts tomato ketchup, damaged along the rim and seal, operator discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on prep table by dish area soiled on both sides of cutting board with food residue.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Does not have consumer advisory identifier on lunch menu for offered raw sushi rolls. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training appear to be falsified. All food handler training certificates with evidence of falsified dates. No valid employee training certifications available. **Warning**
53B-11-4
Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Observed power drill on food prep table in on cook line. Operator removed the drill and relocated it to a proper area.
42-03-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single serve items on shelf in ware wash area not not inverted/ protected. Operator flipped over items **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored in water on stove that was at 82F, operator emptied can and placed can of water directly on stove to heat it up. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
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 handle off scoop laying in bulk sugar bag on shelf in kitchen area.operator took scoop out of bag. Observed scoop handle laying in flower in bulk flower bag on shelf operator removed the scoop **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Floors, walls a shoe ceilings soiled /has accumulation of debris. Multiple ceiling tiles in ware wash area and kitchen area are not smooth or easily cleanable Floors behind equipment on cook like soiled with food debris and greese **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Inside of microwave on cook line above food prep table lining is chipping and peeling.
14-11-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone observed above reach in cooler on the food prep line. Operator relocated the phone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Multiple personal food items in coolers with food for customers. Operator relocated. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee was observed eating food off of a plate on the reach in cooler on the cook line in kitchen area. Manager instructed employee to move to a designated area. **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint**
12B-02-4
22
Nov 14, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
39
Sep 18, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 17, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. On cook line, tempura batter held on time control not time marked. Manager states batter placed on time control approximately 1.5 hours prior. Batter marked. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In white rice at sushi bar, raw shrimp stored over ready to eat cream cheese. In walk in cooler, raw shelled eggs stored over ready to eat pasta. Items moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Two non-food grade containers in direct contact with bulk flour and corn starch stored in dry food storage area.
14-15-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately fifty-four (54) live flies in establishment: approximately twenty-five (25) under and around prep sink near cook line, seven (7) near cook line/cooking equipment in kitchen, three (3) in mop sink area in back kitchen, twelve (12) under and around dish machine in back kitchen where cook is preparing raw chicken, and seven (7) in back prep kitchen area. Inspector notes that some flies landed on sealed containers of sauce on main cook line in kitchen. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet where black hose is attached.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Failure to maintain freezing records on nonexempt fish for 90 days. Establishment has only sixty (60) days of records present.
01D-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Soiled pitcher stored in hand washing sink at sushi bar. Pitcher moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Multiple items on menu containing fish eggs are not identified as raw.
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in sushi bar at far end. Towels provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee black back pack stored on dry food storage rack with single use items in back kitchen. Back pack moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Two cooks in kitchen. Both placed hats on. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under cooking equipment in kitchen.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of sauce on floor in sushi bar. Container moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink in sushi bar at far end. Hand washing sink in back kitchen/dish area. Hand washing sink in women's restroom in dining area. Inspector emailed sign. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of fryer on cook line. Sides of grill on cook line.
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw beef stored on pan in prep sink at room temperature. Beef moved to reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup used as scoop sitting in ice bin near dining area. Cup moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Covered receptacle missing in women's restroom in dining area.
32-12-5
20
Jan 31, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Sushi rice, shrimp and chicken. Manager placed time on **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled clear spray bottle with yellow substance in side, manager labeled **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives stored between cooler and rice warmer. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Drinks in reach in cooler. Discarded **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
70
Aug 1, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fried crispy crumble. Stored in cases raw chicken once was stored
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Sushi rice, manager labeled **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked broccoli, moved **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pot stored in handsink, moved **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw chicken stored at room temperature, moved to cooler **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Fried crispy crumble. Four cases stored on floor Stored in cases raw chicken once was stored
08B-47-4
52
Feb 15, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Salmon next to avocado in reach in cooler in sushi area, operator separated **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Chicken over crab ragoons innreach in freezer, moved **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. .handsink in sushi area blocked with plates and utensils. Moved. .handsink in kitchen near cook area items stored inside. Moved **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handsink in kitchen near cook line, provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
11-26-1
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Shrimp, chicken and fried rice
03F-10-5
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. Spicy tuna and fish in sushi white cooler upfront
06-09-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drinks on back area on same table as rice cooker. Moved **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2 cooks in kitchen, employee placed on hat 1 sushi chef/owner no hat or hair restraint
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of oil stored on floor, moved to shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
41
Sep 20, 2022
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
64
Jul 28, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Stand up white freezers 1)Raw chicken over crab Rangoon's 2)Raw beef over raw shrimp Moved to store correctly **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Quail eggs stored over krab meat, moved to store correctly **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Crab Rangoon mix, from previous day not date marked, voluntarily discarded **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At both hand sinks, employee provided **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Handsink near prep sink
31B-03-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal foods not identified in reach in coolers, moved **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In drink station upfront, employee moved **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on 2 door reach in cooler In kitchen
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. 1)personal foam cup in reach in cooler 2)Open Red Bull in cooler, moved **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Teriyaki bottles with handles that cant be properly clean in handle area, reused to fill with soy sauces, oils and water.
25-32-4
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wood over prep area near window where knife is stored on magnet strip
14-06-4
41
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wasabi Sushi & Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wasabi Sushi & Grill on file is from Jan 7, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wasabi Sushi & Grill?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Wasabi Sushi & Grill.
How does Wasabi Sushi & Grill compare to other restaurants in Callahan?
Wasabi Sushi & Grill most recently scored 27 out of 100, which is lower than the Callahan average of 72.
Has Wasabi Sushi & Grill's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Wasabi Sushi & Grill have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Wasabi Sushi & Grill means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Wasabi Sushi & Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Wasabi Sushi & Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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