Mizu Wei Japanese Restaurant
Last inspected: Jul 17, 2025
58
Score
Across the available record, Mizu Wei Japanese Restaurant has three inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Jul 17, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Performance has remained roughly level inspection to inspection, near seven violations each time.
Across the inspection history, proper cold holding temperatures is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
The city-wide average sits at 80, which Mizu Wei Japanese Restaurant's 58 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 17, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
Time used as public health control not properly documented
Inspector notes: Time as a Public Health Control is used for sushi rice. Logs are not being maintained; logs were photocopied with prefilled information. Permission to use Time as a Public Health Control is contingent upon active managerial control and maintenance of records. Logs must be maintained.
3-501.19
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Sushi bar ingredients were observed held at 46-47 degrees Fahrenheit at onset of inspection. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Per interview of staff, sushi bar refrigerator is turned on daily. Sushi bar refrigerator must be chilled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below prior to placing food. Foods were placed into walk-in freezer to blast chill. Sushi bar refrigerator chilled to 35 degrees Fahrenheit during time of inspection.
3-501.16(A)
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: The condensate from the walk-in freezer is draining into a container. Condensate drainage and other nonsewage liquids must drain into a drain or other appropriate method
5-403.12
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: Screen door in back area is not fitting flush (back door OK).
6-202.15
Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable
Inspector notes: The cutting boards in the are very scratched and scored. Cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced.
4-501.12
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The following were observed in poor repair: -shelf between 3 bay sink and dishmachine -partition at back prep room handsink
4-501.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the hibachi area countertop frames have an accumulation of food residue and other debris.
4-601.11(B)
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Jun 18, 2024
Re-Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: (Garlic in oil) was observed held at (68) degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Per interview of staff, garlic and oil was removed from refrigeration at opening. Garlic in oil was placed in freezer to regain temperature control during time of inspection.
3-501.16(A)
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: The condensate from the walk-in freezer is draining into a container. Condensate drainage and other nonsewage liquids must drain into a drain or other appropriate method
5-403.12
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
Inspector notes: Food was observed on the floor in the walk-freezer. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor
3-305.11
78
May 28, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 8 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 10 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Garlic in oil was observed held at (67) degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Per interview of staff, garlic and oil was removed from refrigeration at opening. Garlic in oil was placed into refrigeration during time of inspection.
3-501.16(A)
Time used as public health control not properly documented
Inspector notes: Establishment is using Time as a Public Health Control to hold sushi rice. Records are not being maintained. Sushi rice logs must be maintained daily per batch and kept on file for inspector review for 90 days.
3-501.19
Handwashing sign not posted
Inspector notes: Restrooms did not have handwashing signs.
6-301.14
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
Inspector notes: Food was observed stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
3-305.11
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets for 2 door lowboy were observed in poor repair in kitchen.
4-501.11
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Wooden container is used for sushi rice. Food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning must be constructed of a nonabsorbent and smooth material.
4-101.17
Equipment not durable or properly constructed
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Fried frozen calamari were observed stored in an unlined cardboard box. PIC informed to cease practice. Food was placed into other food grade containers during time of inspection.
4-201.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the shelving in the walk-in cooler and the fans guard behind prep unit have an accumulation of dust, food residue, and other debris.
4-601.11(B)
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: The condensate from the walk-in freezer is draining into a container. Condensate drainage and other nonsewage liquids must drain into a drain or other appropriate method.
5-403.12
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Pooling water was observed in the women's restroom. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mizu Wei Japanese Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mizu Wei Japanese Restaurant on file is from Jul 17, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mizu Wei Japanese Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, proper cold holding temperatures has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Mizu Wei Japanese Restaurant.
How does Mizu Wei Japanese Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Middletown?
Mizu Wei Japanese Restaurant most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Middletown average of 80.
Has Mizu Wei Japanese Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Mizu Wei Japanese Restaurant have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around seven per visit.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Mizu Wei Japanese Restaurant 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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