Wasabi
Last inspected: Feb 3, 2026
86
Score
The Japanese/Sushi restaurant Wasabi, located at 1341 Moreland Ave SE Unit C in Atlanta, GA, underwent a low-risk inspection on February 3, 2026, with a score of 86. This inspection identified one major and one minor violation, specifically concerning adequate handwashing facilities and the proper storage of in-use utensils. Wasabi has a history of mostly low-risk inspections across its four recorded evaluations.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Feb 3, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed handwash sink near 3 compartment sink obstructed by containers and other equipment. PIC COS by moving equipment items out of the way.
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed sushi cutting knives stored in container of water at temperature below 135 degrees F. PIC advised to keep utensils in water at 135 degrees or above.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
86
Mar 25, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
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15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed old sticker residue on the outside of the food containers stored clean. CA: Advised PIC to remove old stickers. 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) 2. The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. 3. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
95
Jul 31, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
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9-2 - compliance with variance, specialized process and haccp plan
Inspector notes: Observed food establishment lacking required variance for specified processes. Observed sushi rice submerged in vinegar to preserve shelf stable life span. CA: Advised PIC to cease using unapproved HACCP plan until approved. Must apply in office for approval.
511-6-1.02(5)(a)(b)
11C - approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: Observed reduced oxygen fish that bears a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen not removed from the reduced oxygen environment prior to its thawing and/or immediately upon completing its thawing, using procedures of completely submerging in cold running water. 511-6-1.04(6)(c) - Thawing (C) 5. Reduced oxygen packaged fish that bears a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use shall be removed from the reduced oxygen environment: (i) Prior to its thawing under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F (5°C) or less; or (ii) Prior to, or immediately upon completion of its thawing, using procedures to completely submerge in running water as specified in paragraph 2 of this subsection.
511-6-1.04(6)(c)
90
May 7, 2024
Initial
No violations found.
100
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