Wasabi Sushi & Steak Japanese Restaurant received a score of 76 and a grade of C during a Georgia Department of Public Health inspection conducted October 30, 2026. The score reflects conditions observed during that inspection.
Inspection details
Establishment: Wasabi Sushi & Steak Japanese Restaurant
Location: 3725 SIXES RD STE 109 CANTON, GA 30114, Cherokee County
Inspection date: October 30, 2026
Inspection purpose: Routine
Score and grade: 76/C
Inspector: Sam Flatland
Permit number: 028-2118
Inspection findings
2-1B – hands clean and properly washed
Rule citation: 511-6-1.03(5)(c) – when to wash (p)
Official point value: 9
Corrected during inspection: No
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed cooks traverse to dining room and outside while wearing gloves without washing hands upon returning to kitchen.
2-2B – proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Official point value: 4
Corrected during inspection: Yes
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: Upon arrival both cooks were eating plates of food on the prep line and had an open top drink of Horchata stored on prep table cutting board. COS: moved to dining room
2-2D – adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Official point value: 4
Corrected during inspection: No
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed mop bucket stored in front of hand wash sink with paper towels being stored in bucket on top of dispenser not easily accessible. Maintain path to hand sink clear and free, store paper towels so easily accessible. Repair/replace dispenser so towels can be accessed with out contaminating hands.
6-2 – proper date marking and disposition
Rule citation: 511-6-1.04(6)(h) – ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, disposition (p)
Official point value: 4
Corrected during inspection: No
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed multiple containers of house made yum Yum and ginger dressing stored in walk in cooler beyond 7 days from preparation. Date marking system was inconsistent with some items marked day of preparation and others when opened House made sauces must be date marked and used/discarded within 7 days. COS: Discarded sauces beyond 7 days
12A – contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Rule citation: 511-6-1.04(4)(q) – food storage (c)
Official point value: 3
Corrected during inspection: No
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed pans of food stored directly on floor of walk in freezer. Must store foods at least 6″ off floor
17D – adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Rule citation: 511-6-1.07(3)(f) – lighting intensity, adequate in food prep, storage & service areas (c)
Official point value: 1
Corrected during inspection: No
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: Light burnt out in walk in freezer Repair/replace
18 – insects, rodents, and animals not present
Official point value: 3
Corrected during inspection: No
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: Back door propped open and screen door is not tight fitting with large gap at the bottom. Keep back door closed at all times unless tight fitting screen door is installed to prevent entry of pests
General inspector comments
Reviewed Employee Health Verified vomit/diarrhea cleanup san bucket 100ppm Dishwasher 50pppm
About the report
The Georgia Department of Public Health report documents conditions observed during this inspection. The score should not be interpreted as a guarantee of conditions before or after the inspection.
Marcus Jones
News Now Georgia
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