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MINAMI JAPANESE RESTAURANT

12 CENTRAL AVENUE, MASSAPEQUA, NY 11758

Last inspected Mar 17, 2025

Passed. Met health requirements at the latest inspection. Some health departments report pass/fail instead of letter grades.

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Inspection history

  1. Mar 17, 2025

  2. Mar 5, 2025

    5 violations
    • Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
    • Hot, cold running water not provided, pressure inadequate
    • Pesticide application not supervised by a certified applicator
    • Tobacco is used; eating, drinking in food preparation, dishwashing food storage areas
    • Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
  3. Jul 31, 2023

    3 violations
    • Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
    • Single service items reused, improperly stored, dispensed, not used when required
    • Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
  4. Oct 12, 2021

    2 violations
    • Hot, cold running water not provided, pressure inadequate
    • Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
  5. Feb 10, 2020

    1 violation
    • Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
  6. Dec 19, 2019

    5 violations
    • Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
    • Critical: Cooked or prepared foods are subject to cross-contamination from raw foods.
    • Critical: Shellfish not from approved sources, improperly tagged/labeled, tags not retained 90 days.
    • Critical: Toxic chemicals are improperly labeled, stored or used so that contamination of food can occur.
    • Pesticide application not supervised by a certified applicator
  7. Jun 29, 2018

    3 violations
    • Toilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs
    • Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
    • Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
  8. Aug 1, 2017

  9. Jul 18, 2017

    4 violations
    • Critical: Food from unapproved source, spoiled, adulterated on premises.
    • Critical: Food workers do not use proper utensils to eliminate bare hand contact with cooked or prepared foods.
    • Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
    • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
  10. Nov 21, 2016

    2 violations
    • Improper storage of cleaning equipment, linens, laundry unacceptable
    • Adequate, leakproof, non-absorbent, vermin-proof, covered containers not provided where needed
  11. Jul 31, 2015

    3 violations
    • Toilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs
    • In use food dispensing utensils improperly stored
    • Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
  12. Sep 10, 2014

  13. Jul 3, 2014

    5 violations
    • Premises littered, unnecessary equipment and article present, living quarters no completely separated for food service operations, live animals, birds and pets not excluded
    • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
    • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
    • Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
    • Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
  14. Apr 9, 2013

    6 violations
    • Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
    • Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
    • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
    • Food (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces)
    • Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
    • Premises littered, unnecessary equipment and article present, living quarters no completely separated for food service operations, live animals, birds and pets not excluded
  15. May 10, 2012

    6 violations
    • Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
    • Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred
    • Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
    • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
    • Adequate, leakproof, non-absorbent, vermin-proof, covered containers not provided where needed
    • Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
  16. Dec 21, 2011

    6 violations
    • Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
    • Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred
    • Food (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces)
    • Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
    • Critical: Cooked or prepared foods are subject to cross-contamination from raw foods.
    • Adequate, leakproof, non-absorbent, vermin-proof, covered containers not provided where needed
  17. Jan 4, 2011

    6 violations
    • Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
    • Food (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces)
    • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
    • Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
    • Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
    • Adequate, leakproof, non-absorbent, vermin-proof, covered containers not provided where needed
  18. Aug 2, 2010

    8 violations
    • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
    • Adequate, leakproof, non-absorbent, vermin-proof, covered containers not provided where needed
    • Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
    • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
    • Insects, rodents present
    • Effective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin
    • In use food dispensing utensils improperly stored
    • Toilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs

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