Wasabi Japanese Steakhouse

1808 Manchester Expy, Columbus, GA 31904
Japanese / Sushi
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026
61
Score
Medium Risk

Wasabi Japanese Steakhouse, located at 1808 Manchester Expy in Columbus, GA, underwent a moderate risk inspection on April 8, 2026. This inspection identified three critical violations related to cold holding temperatures, cooling time and temperature, and time as a public health control, along with one minor violation. The facility has a history of mostly low-risk inspections across its four recorded evaluations.

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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 8, 2026
Routine
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation. 4 corrected on site.
61
Sep 3, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
82
Mar 5, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations. 6 corrected on site.
58
May 22, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
82
Violations — Apr 8, 2026 Inspection
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several time/temperature control for safety foods cold holding above 41*F in reach in cooler and walk in cooler. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below or 135°F (57°C) or above. COS: Food was discarded or cooled down (see temperature log).
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
6-1C - proper cooling time and temperature (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed cooked rice cooling in walk in cooler for about three hours at 125*F. Cooked time/temperature control for safety food shall be cooled: (i) Within 2 hours from 135°F (57°C) to 70°F (21°C); P and (ii) Within a total of 6 hours from 135°F (57°C) to 41°F (5°C) or less. P 2. Time/temperature control for safety food shall be cooled within 4 hours to 41°F (5°C) or less if prepared from ingredients at ambient temperature, such as reconstituted foods and canned tuna. P 3. Except as specified under paragraph 4 of this subsection, a time/temperature control for safety food received in compliance with laws allowing a temperature above 41°F (5°C) during shipment from the supplier shall be cooled within 4 hours to 41°F (5°C). P 4. Raw eggs shall be received and immediately placed in refriger...
511-6-1.04(6)(d)
6-1D - time as a public health control: procedures and records (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed cooked sushi rice with expired time stamp identification from two days prior. (i) Time as a Public Health Control. 1. Except as specified under paragraph 4 of this subsection, if time without temperature control is used as the public health control for a working supply of time/temperature control for safety food before cooking, or for ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food that is displayed or held for sale or service, written procedures shall be prepared in advance, maintained in the food service establishment, and made available to the regulatory authority upon request that specify: Pf (i) Methods of compliance with paragraphs 2(i) - (iv) or 3(i) through (v) of this subsection; and (ii) Methods of compliance with the cooling of time/temperature control for safe...
511-6-1.04(6)(i)
11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed cooked rice cooling in densely packed plastic containers with the lid on. Containers were stacked on top of each other in the walk in with temperatures of 125*F and 57*F. Observed large portion of raw shrimp in reach in cooler with contents exceeding the top of the large container it was stored in. Cooling shall be accomplished in accordance with the time and temperature criteria specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(d) by using one or more of the following methods depending on the type of food being cooled: (i) Placing the food in shallow pans; Pf (ii) Separating the food into smaller or thinner portions; Pf (iii) Using rapid cooling equipment; Pf (iv) Stirring the food in a container placed in an ice water bath; Pf (v) Using containers that facilitate heat transfer; Pf (vi)...
511-6-1.04(6)(e)
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