UPDATE: This restaurant was re-inspected Thursday and received an 88/B. The report noted new violations including a leaking faucet and "no handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees."
ORIGINAL (published March 16): A sushi and hibachi restaurant failed a recent health inspection, with officials noting "soda nozzles with mold buildup."
The Kampai location in Johns Creek scored a 59/U following the Tuesday evaluation; 69 and below is considered failing. It's prior score, in November 2015, was a 91.
The restaurant also has locations in DeKalb and Gwinnett.
According to the recent report, shelves and equipment had a “heavy accumulation” of food debris.
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Officials also reported observing an employee handle cooked shrimp with bare hands, and “raw chickens stored with raw beef” in a cooler.
The owner, reached by phone, said the violations have been fixed.
Follow-up inspections are generally completed within 10 days of the original evaluation.
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