MOMIJI JAPANESE RESTAURANT

Name: MOMIJI JAPANESE RESTAURANT
Address: 24400 SR 44, EUSTIS, FL, 32736, US
Rating: 42.8

24400 SR 44, EUSTIS, FL 32736

License #4508742

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42.8 Grade F / 100

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MOMIJI JAPANESE RESTAURANT in EUSTIS currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 42.8 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 6, 2026. Across those visits, DBPR recorded 81 total findings; InspectFL has detailed violation rows for 74 of them so far.

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The latest inspection on March 6, 2026 shows 19 observation rows: 2 critical, 4 major, and 13 minor.

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Disposition: Call Back - Complied
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Per operator from yesterday cooked white rice
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 127
[13-07-4] Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food while preparing salad
[21-10-4] Soiled dry wiping cloth in use around oil bottle
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior ice machine Interior toaster oven
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler gasket Exterior toaster oven Gaskets sushi prep
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting masher with wet plastic bag
[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored on floor in kitchen
[36-64-5] Objectionable odors in prep area of the establishment.
[52-01-4] Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Escolar being served for White Tuna that is stated on the menu per operator
[16-23-4] Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.sushi prep
[51-18-6] No copy of latest inspection report available.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food sugar
[08B-31-4] Food stored in undrained ice. Multiple products on cold table
[35A-02-7] Live, small flying insects found 3 small flying insects in the bar
[14-13-4] Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable rice bowl
[01B-16-5] Torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. Rice
[29-34-4] Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.

Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Per operator from yesterday cooked white rice
[52-01-4] Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Escolar being served for White Tuna that is stated on the menu per operator
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.sushi prep
[16-23-4] Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior ice machine Interior toaster oven
[35A-02-7] Live, small flying insects found 3 small flying insects in the bar
[08B-31-4] Food stored in undrained ice. Multiple products on cold table
[01B-16-5] Torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. Rice
[21-10-4] Soiled dry wiping cloth in use around oil bottle
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food sugar
[29-34-4] Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored on floor in kitchen
[14-13-4] Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable rice bowl
[13-07-4] Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food while preparing salad
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting masher with wet plastic bag
[36-64-5] Objectionable odors in prep area of the establishment.
[22-41-4] 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. 0ppm Recheck 50ppm
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 127
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation prepping salad
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler gasket Exterior toaster oven Gaskets sushi prep
[24-07-4] Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Ice bucket stored on floor
[25-06-4] Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination take out container in ki
[14-86-1] Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container under mushrooms
[29-28-4] Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturers instructions.
[36-10-4] Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Under fryer soiled and in the bar
[51-18-6] No copy of latest inspection report available.
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator printed and posted
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near soda fountain and sushi line and bar
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator less than 4 hours butter (70F - Cold Holding)
[01D-01-5] Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Mackerel
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Butane stored next to sauce
[08A-14-5] Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Raw tuna and ready to eat Krab in same bowl Raw Shell eggs over prepped cabbage
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor in walk in freezer
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink sushi prep and bar

Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk in freezer In white chest freezer at the bar.
[32-12-6] Covered waste receptacle not provided in womens bathroom. In employee rest room
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle with sanitizer in dish area. Operator labeled.
[10-08-5] Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In ice bin.
[08B-17-4] Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed pineapples over cut vegetables in walk in cooler. Operator removed.
[24-05-4] Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates on bowls on dish rack.
[05-08-4] No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by dish area.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Water bottle on prep table. Operator removed.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at cook line Reach in coolers at sushi bar. Walk in cooler shelves.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler floor.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket at cook line Reach in cooler gaskets at sushi bar. Fan guard in walk in cooler. Exterior ice machines Sides of equipment at cook line.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Bucket of flour. Operator removed Bottle of cook oil. Several buckets of sauces in dry storage .
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cut vegetables in walk in cooler. Operator removed.
[36-11-4] Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor at the bar.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Long white cutting board on prep table. Tan cutting board at sushi bar. Ovens at sushi bar.
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In dish area. Operator cleaned
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in walk in cooler Floor at the bar.

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