ASAHI JAPANESE RESTAURANT
2424 SOUTH VOLUSIA AVE, Orange City FL 32763 · 386-917-0221
Last inspected Apr 17, 2026 · 14 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. - Cookline reach in cooler raw chicken stored over scallops.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $320
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2017046310 | Aug 16, 2017 | Feb 9, 2018 | $320 |
Inspection history
14 visits, newest first
Apr 17, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Ice buildup in kitchen reach-in freezer.
Kitchen floor soiled/has accumulation of debris., under cooking equipment.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Sides of flat top soiled with encrusted food debris. -under flat top soiled with encrusted food debris. -Stove Top soiled with food debris. -Ventilation hood is laden with grease. -freezer chest gasket soiled with grime at wash ware area and outside freezer chest, enclosed area.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Apr 9, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority1 Intermediate11 Basic
Show 17 findings ▾
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Noodles stored in shopping bag in kitchen reach in cooler.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw tuna thawed stored over lettuce in walk in cooler. Operator relocated,.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. See Stop sale
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sushi Bar Krab (47F - Cold Holding);less than 4 hours. Operator placed ice.
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. Operator placed time in sushi rice.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Kitchen hand wash sink, being used as a dump sink. A strainer with food debris in sink.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to dispense fried rice in kitchen reach in cooler. Removed bowl.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In wash ware area, soiled with grime.
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. Yellowfin tuna thawed in package in walk in cooler. Operator instructed to discard.
Food stored on floor. Box lid with bagged avocados stored on food preparation area floor.
Ice buildup in kitchen reach-in freezer.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In food rear preparation area ice bin. Operation relocated.
Kitchen floor soiled/has accumulation of debris., under cooking equipment.
Kitchen wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Sides of flat top soiled with encrusted food debris. -under flat top soiled with encrusted food debris. -Stove Top soiled with food debris. -Ventilation hood is laden with grease. -freezer chest gasket soiled with grime at wash ware area and outside freezer chest, enclosed area.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wash ware are ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Aug 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate13 Basic
Show 15 findings ▾
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Shopping bags used to store food in reach in freezer,
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. Sushi rice. Operator placed time.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Accumulation of pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves., by shelving by dish machine,
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.
Food storage area floor, soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Food storage area, ceiling tile missing.
Food stored on floor. Bag of onions and a pot of teriyaki sauce, stored on walk in cooler floor.
Ice buildup in kitchen reach-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Ventilation hood soiled with grease. -Under fiat top soiled with food debris, stove top soiked with food debris. -sides of fryers soiled with grime, grease and. Food debris. -gasket soiled with grime, on storage area freezer chest. - dish machine racks soiled with grime,
Stored food not covered. Broth not covered in walk in cooler,.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed avocados stored over rice in walk in cooler.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Mar 20, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License is not on site.
Kitchen floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Wait station ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Mar 13, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License is not on site.
Kitchen floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Sides of fryers and under flat top, soiled encrusted with grease and food debris. -Top and front of stove top soiled with food debris. Low boy kitchen reach in freezer, soiled with grime. -rice cooker lid soiled with grime. - wait station area, freezer chest, gasket soiled with grime. -dish machine racks soiled with grime.
Sushi bar floor soiled/has accumulation of debris, under counter.
Wait station ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Mar 5, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Low boy kitchen reach in freezer, soiled with food debris,
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License is not on site.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris, at wait station.
Kitchen floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Sides of fryers and under flat top, soiled encrusted with grease and food debris. -Top and front of stove top soiled with food debris. Low boy kitchen reach in freezer, soiled with grime. -rice cooker lid soiled with grime. - wait station area, freezer chest, gasket soiled with grime. -dish machine racks soiled with grime.
Sushi bar floor soiled/has accumulation of debris, under counter.
Wait station ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Feb 24, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded.
0 High priority0 Intermediate16 Basic
Show 16 findings ▾
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Low boy kitchen reach in freezer, soiled with food debris,
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License is not on site.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Opened package of sliced cheddar cheese stored in wait station reach in cooler. Operator relocated.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer chest.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris, at wait station.
Kitchen floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Sides of fryers and under flat top, soiled encrusted with grease and food debris. -Top and front of stove top soiled with food debris. Low boy kitchen reach in freezer, soiled with grime. -rice cooker lid soiled with grime. - wait station area, freezer chest, gasket soiled with grime. -dish machine racks soiled with grime.
Sushi bar floor soiled/has accumulation of debris, under counter.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed avocados stored over rice in walk in cooler Operator relocated.
Wait station ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wash ware area wall soiled with dirt.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Operator relocated.
Dec 9, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License is nit on site.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Freezer chest
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -sides of fries soiled with encrusted food debris. - stove and under flat top, soiled with food debris, grease and grime, - low boy unit gasket, soiled with food debris and grime, -ventilation hood is laden with grease. -gasket on freezer chest soiled with grime, - soy sauce bucket spiked with food debris in food storage area.
Wait station, ceiling tile missing.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors.
Oct 7, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate11 Basic
Show 15 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork stored over, onions in walk in cooler.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 3- yellow fin tuna in walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sushi bar low boy cold holding unit Cooked shrimp 49F, placed 30;minutes ago in unit. operator placed ice.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves.
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. Yellow fin tuna,
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License is nit on site.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Freezer chest
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in kitchen Insignia reach in cooler.
No handwashing sign provided at a employee bathroom hand sink used by food employees.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -sides of fries soiled with encrusted food debris. - stove and under flat top, soiled with food debris, grease and grime, - low boy unit gasket, soiled with food debris and grime, -ventilation hood is laden with grease. -gasket on freezer chest soiled with grime, - soy sauce bucket spiked with food debris in food storage area.
Wait station, ceiling tile missing.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors.
Feb 19, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ice buildup in freezer chest.
Kitchen floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -ventilation hood laden with grease. -fryer's sides soiled with food debris and grease - freezer chest gasket soiled with dirt and grime.
Salad station area,ceiling tiles shows damage or is in disrepair.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors tiles under three compartment sink.
Feb 12, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 19 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority3 Intermediate11 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Fried rice 103F for 4 hours cooling on kitchen table top. Operator placed in reach in cooler.
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 10 ppm
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Shell eggs stored over raw fish in walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cream cheese57F /1 hour at sushi bar area. Operator Placed in reach in cooler.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. 200 ppm.Corrected On-SiteCorrected On-SiteWarning**
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Apron stored at washware area sink and bowl stored in kitchen hand sink.
Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Escolar being used for spicy albacore on menu. Operator removed from menu.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to dispense brown rice,
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Opened water bottle at suishi bar area.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food worker at sushi bar,wearing a watch.
Ice buildup in freezer chest.
Kitchen floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -ventilation hood laden with grease. -fryer's sides soiled with food debris and grease - freezer chest gasket soiled with dirt and grime.
Salad station area,ceiling tiles shows damage or is in disrepair.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wet wiping cloth at suishi bar, not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors tiles under three compartment sink.
Aug 28, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Aug 21, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting board soiled with dirt, at kitchen food preparation table.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen ceiling soaked with dust and grime hanging from tile.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris, under grill, fryers and oven.
Hole in or other damage to wall, by wait station.
Kitchen and wash ware area wall soiled behind grill.with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Wait station and washware area ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Aug 14, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 19 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate14 Basic
Show 19 findings ▾
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. - Cookline reach in cooler raw chicken stored over scallops.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On food preparation table shelf shell eggs (85F - ambient temperature )/3 hours; operator placed inside reach in cooler
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting board soiled with dirt, at kitchen food preparation table.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Garbage can with dish rack placed on top blocking wash ware area.
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen ceiling soaked with dust and grime hanging from tile.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris, under grill, fryers and oven.
Food employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Hole in or other damage to wall, by wait station.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop on kitchen food preparation table next to crock pot, stored in container with standing water.
Interior of sushi bar toaster oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -interior and exterior of wait station microwave.
Kitchen and wash ware area wall soiled behind grill.with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
No handwashing sign provided at a female employee bathroom hand sink used by food employees.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -ventilation hood laden with grease. -kitchen low boy unit soiled with grime and food debris, -stove top and shelf above burners soiled with encrusted food debris. - plastic container of bagged spices in storage area lid soil with food debris. -Wash ware area gasket soiled with grime.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. - unwashed head of cabbage stored over cut onion in walk in cooler.
Wait station and washware area ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
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