Food Service Inspections

Facility: SUSHI-MASA JAPANESE RESTAURANT

Violations for last two inspections (if any), click on each violation for a description on how that violation impacts public health:

Inspection Date: 10/22/2025
Total Score:92

2 points: FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

Reachin cooler interiors microwave interior and ice machine interiror noted needs cleaning.

2 points: FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - DESIGN

Shelving inside reachin cooler noted not in good repair (Rusting and peeling).

1 points: SINGLE - USE/SINGLE - SERVICE ARTICLES

Single service noted being stored on the floor in basement.

1 points: NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

Kitchen equipment exteriors wood shelves reachin cooler doors and door handles exterior of dish machine noted not clean

1 points: VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM

Hood filters and outside duct outlets noted not clean.

1 points: FLOORS WALLS CEILINGS

Floors walls and ceilings in food prep areas noted need cleaning under and around in place equipment.

1 points: FLOORS WALLS CEILINGS

Floors walls and ceilings in the basement in the walkin cooler and in kitchen noted in need of cleaning under and around equipment.

Inspection Date: 6/24/2025
Total Score:89

Critical Violations

4 points: COLD AND HOT STORAGE EQUIPMENT

Cold holding unit in lower level being used for cold holding temp of 41 degrees F was not functioning adequately. A temperature of 45 degrees tuna removed. This cooler is 'not' to be used to store potentially hazardous food products requiring refrigeration until a temperature of 41 degrees F or lower is maintained.

Non-Critical Violations

2 points: FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - DESIGN

Shelving inside reachin cooler noted not in good repair.

1 points: NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

Equipment exteriors including door handles need routine cleaning. Shelving in kitchen needs cleaning. Inside reach in freezer in kitchen needs cleaning. Oven interiors need cleaning.

1 points: FLOORS WALLS CEILINGS

Floors walls and ceilings in establishment noted in need of cleaning and repair. Main concern is prep and dishwashing area where paint is peeling from surface.

1 points: SINGLE - USE/SINGLE - SERVICE ARTICLES

Single service items noted being stored on floor in lower level.

1 points: VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM

Hood and filters noted in need of cleaning.

1 points: NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - DESIGN

Shelves inside lower level walkin cooler noted not in good repair; need reseal.

No Violations

Inspector Comments This facility needs a good cleaning and repairs.

City of Sioux Falls, SD

Health Department

Facility: SUSHI-MASA JAPANESE RESTAURANT