WASABI JOHNSTON
8481 BIRCHWOOD DR, Johnston, IA, 50131
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.