A Japanese restaurant near the Mall of Georgia failed its recent health inspection, with officials reportedly finding a moldy ice machine and several foods being stored improperly.

Okame, located at 3290 Buford Drive, got a 56/U on the Thursday afternoon inspection.

According to the inspector's report, there was a "mold-like debris build up" in the ice machine in the restaurant's main kitchen, and sushi rice was being kept at the incorrect temperature.

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In addition, raw egg, unwashed avocados and unwashed limes were being stored above ready-to-eat sauces, officials said. Raw chicken was also being stored above other ready-to-eat foods.

Other reported violations included a lack of paper towels at the kitchen's hand sink, food being stored on the floor of the walk-in freezer and employees "eating personal food items on table above customer food items."

Two phone numbers listed for Okame were disconnected Friday.

A follow-up inspection will be completed within 10 days of Thursday's failing evaluation.

Okame

3290 Buford Drive, Suite A2

Buford, GA 30519

Score: 56

Read the full report here.

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