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WASABI JOHNSTON

8481 BIRCHWOOD DR, Johnston, IA, 50131

11 cited findings

Most recent inspection

Date
April 20, 2026
Type
Routine
Result
Not reported
Risk category
Not reported
Cited findings
11
Jurisdiction
Polk County (Des Moines)
Source risk checklist count
4
Good Retail Practices findings
7

Published report comment

Discussions with Management. Item #8: Inspector discussed best practices for handwashing with Manager. Manager agrees to do additional training with all dish employees.

Violations (11)

  • 4-601.11(A)CriticalCorrected on site

    Iowa food code item 16 (Risk Factors)

    Observation:Can opener blade soiled. Corrected by: Can opener blade was cleaned and sanitized during the inspection.

    Risk Factors | PF | Item 16

  • 7-102.11CriticalCorrected on site

    Iowa food code item 28 (Risk Factors)

    Observation:Sanitizer spray bottle not labeled. Corrected by: Spray bottle was labeled during the inspection.

    Risk Factors | PF | Item 28

  • 2-301.14CriticalCorrected on site

    Iowa food code item 8 (Risk Factors)

    Observation:Dish employee failed to wash hands between handling soiled and clean food utensils. Corrected by: Food employee washed hands during the inspection and food utensils were ran back through dish machine.

    Risk Factors | P | Item 8

  • 3-304.12Corrected on site

    Iowa food code item 43 (Good Retail Practices)

    Observation:Knives stored between equipment on main cook line that are not easily cleanable. Corrected by: Knives were removed during the inspection and taken to dish area to be cleaned and sanitizer.

    Good Retail Practices | C | Item 43

  • 4-903.11(A)(C )Corrected on site

    Iowa food code item 45 (Good Retail Practices)

    Observation:Single use plastic forks and spoons stored handle down at to-go station. Corrected by: Forks and spoons were inverted during the inspection.

    Good Retail Practices | C | Item 45

  • 4-101.19

    Iowa food code item 47 (Good Retail Practices)

    Observation:Wood brace used to mount can opener constructed of bare wood that is not easily cleanable.

    Good Retail Practices | C | Item 47

  • 6-201.11-13, 6 -201.15-18

    Iowa food code item 55 (Good Retail Practices)

    Observation:Small areas of flooring on server line in kitchen that are not in good repair and not easily cleanable.

    Good Retail Practices | C | Item 55

  • 2-401.11Corrected on site

    Iowa food code item 6 (Risk Factors)

    Observation:Employee drinks in kitchen not covered. Corrected by: Drinks were removed during the inspection.

    Risk Factors | C | Item 6

  • Iowa Code Section 137F

    Iowa food code item 57 (Good Retail Practices)

    Observation:Most recent inspection report not posted.

    Good Retail Practices | C | Item 57

  • 4-204.112(A)-(D)

    Iowa food code item 36 (Good Retail Practices)

    Observation:Thermometer not available in counter top sushi cooler.

    Good Retail Practices | C | Item 36

  • 4-901.12Corrected on site

    Iowa food code item 41 (Good Retail Practices)

    Observation:Wiping cloths in sushi bar not maintained in sanitizer between uses. Corrected by: Wiping cloths were placed back in sanitizer buckets during the inspection.

    Good Retail Practices | C | Item 41

Source: Polk County (Des Moines) health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.