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Maki of Japan
3333 Buford Dr Suite 1076 Buford, GA 30519
Maki of Japan in Buford scored 84/100 (grade B) at its Oct 28, 2026 Gwinnett County inspection.
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Gwinnett CountyWhat the inspector found
All 5 findings ↗5 findings recorded on Oct 28, 2026.
Inspector observationItem 6-1A ↗
Cold holding
Observed four plastic containers containing cut cabbages holding temperatures above 41F in the walk in cooler.// Time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below. (P) Corrective Actions: Cabbage was discarded.//
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Inspection item: Inspection item 6-1A
Code .04(6)(f)
Observed four plastic containers containing cut cabbages holding temperatures above 41F in the walk in cooler.// Time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below. (P) Corrective Actions: Cabbage was discarded.//
Official report · Item 6-1A ↗Correction status not recorded
Inspector observationItem 10D ↗
Food labeling and containers
Observed no labels on squeeze bottles ( i.e soy sauce, oil).// Label information shall include: (i) The common name of the food, or if there is no common name, an adequately descriptive identity statement; (C) (ii) If made from two or more ingredients, a list of ingredients and sub-ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight, including a declaration of artificial color or flavors and chemical preservatives, if contained in the food; (C) (iii) An accurate declaration of the net quantity of contents; (C) (iv) The name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor; (C) and (v) The name of the food source for each major food allergen contained in the food…
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Inspection item: Inspection item 10D
Code .04(7)(c)
Observed no labels on squeeze bottles ( i.e soy sauce, oil).// Label information shall include: (i) The common name of the food, or if there is no common name, an adequately descriptive identity statement; (C) (ii) If made from two or more ingredients, a list of ingredients and sub-ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight, including a declaration of artificial color or flavors and chemical preservatives, if contained in the food; (C) (iii) An accurate declaration of the net quantity of contents; (C) (iv) The name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor; (C) and (v) The name of the food source for each major food allergen contained in the food unless the food source is already part of the common or usual name of the respective ingredient. (Pf) (vi) Except as exempted in the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act § 403(Q)(3) - (5), nutrition labeling as specified in 21 CFR 101 - Food Labeling and 9 CFR 317 Subpart B Nutrition Labeling. (C) (vii) For any salmonid fish containing canthaxanthin or astaxanthin as a color additive, the labeling of the bulk fish container, including a list of ingredients, displayed on the retail container or by other written means, such as a counter card, that discloses the use of canthaxanthin or astaxanthin. (C) Corrective Actions: Labels were made.//
Official report · Item 10D ↗Correction status not recorded
Inspector observationItem 12C ↗
Wiping cloth use and storage
Observed multiple wet wiping cloths on the prep tables not stored in the sanitizer buckets.// Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be stored in sanitizer of the appropriate concentration in-between uses and laundered daily. (C) Corrective Actions: Wiping cloths were placed in the sanitizer buckets.//
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Inspection item: Inspection item 12C
Code .04(4)(m)
Observed multiple wet wiping cloths on the prep tables not stored in the sanitizer buckets.// Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be stored in sanitizer of the appropriate concentration in-between uses and laundered daily. (C) Corrective Actions: Wiping cloths were placed in the sanitizer buckets.//
Official report · Item 12C ↗Correction status not recorded
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Inspector observationItem 14B ↗
Utensil, equipment and linen storage
Observed multiple wet metal pans stacked as clean.// After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils: 1. Shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining before contact with food; (C) and 2. May not be cloth dried except that utensils that have been air-dried may be polished with cloths that are maintained clean and dry. (C) Corrective Actions: Pans were rearranged as they were just washed.//
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Inspection item: Inspection item 14B
Code .05(10)(a)
Observed multiple wet metal pans stacked as clean.// After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils: 1. Shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining before contact with food; (C) and 2. May not be cloth dried except that utensils that have been air-dried may be polished with cloths that are maintained clean and dry. (C) Corrective Actions: Pans were rearranged as they were just washed.//
Official report · Item 14B ↗Correction status not recorded
Inspector observationItem 14C ↗
Single-use article storage and use
&3Observed open styrofoam to go containers placed on top of sneeze guard shield.// Single-service and single-use articles shall be stored: 1) in a clean, dry location; 2)where they are not exposed to splash, dust or other contamination; and 3) at least 6 inches above the floor. Single-service and single-use articles shall be kept in the original protective package or stored by using other means that afford protection from contamination until used. (C) Corrective Actions: Advised the person in charge (PIC) to have the styrofoam to go containers closed while on top of the sneeze guard.//
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Inspection item: Inspection item 14C
Code .05(10)(e)1
&3Observed open styrofoam to go containers placed on top of sneeze guard shield.// Single-service and single-use articles shall be stored: 1) in a clean, dry location; 2)where they are not exposed to splash, dust or other contamination; and 3) at least 6 inches above the floor. Single-service and single-use articles shall be kept in the original protective package or stored by using other means that afford protection from contamination until used. (C) Corrective Actions: Advised the person in charge (PIC) to have the styrofoam to go containers closed while on top of the sneeze guard.//
Official report · Item 14C ↗Correction status not recorded
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Inspection history 1
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