MINATO JAPANESE RESTAURANT

Violations (3)

• 2-2BCriticalCorrected on site

  Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

  Violation of Code: [511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2] Observed employee drinking from reusable cup without straw or lid in food prep area of main kitchen near fryer and oven. C/A: Employees shall consume food only in approved designated areas separate from food preparation and serving areas, equipment or utensil areas and food storage areas. COS: Employee moved to employee area. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.

• 14ACorrected on site

  In-use utensils: properly stored

  Violation of Code: [511-6-1.04(4)(k)] 1. Observed spatula stored between two surfaces on fryer in main kitchen. 2. Observed small plate used as portioning utensil stored directly in tempura in sushi bar area. C/A: During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored: 1.Except as specified under paragraph 2 of this subsection, in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container; 2.In food that is not time/temperature control for safety food with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed, such as bins of sugar, flour, or cinnamon; 3.On a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment only if the in-use utensil and the food-contact surface of the food preparation table or cooking equipment are cleaned and sanitized at a frequency specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(7)(b) and (8)(a); 4.In running water of sufficient velocity to flush particulates to the drain, if used with moist food such as ice cream or mashed potatoes; 5. In a clean, protected location if the utensils, such as ice scoops, are used only with a food that is not time/temperature control for safety food; or 6. In a container of water if the water is maintained at a temperature of at least 135°F (57°C) and the container is cleaned at a frequency specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(7)(b)3(vi). COS: Spatula was moved to countertop, plate was removed from tempura and replaced with a spoon. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.

• 15C

  Nonfood-contact surfaces clean

  Violation of Code: [511-6-1.05(7)(d)] Observed grease buildup on front of fryer, wall behind fryer and oven, and front of oven. C/A: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. New Violation. Correct By: 08/29/2026