Kazama LLC

Year by year

Inspections

1. Aug 11, 2026 Routine Score 94
   • Not serious Priority 2

     Use a consumer advisory to inform customers of the increased risk of consuming raw or undercooked animal foods.

     Observed no consumer advisory on the menu for the undercooked fish. Ensure there is a consumer advisory on the menu and a notation next to each animal product that can come undercooked.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0442A

   • Serious Priority 1 Corrected on site

     Keep all cold TCS foods at 41 degrees F or colder under mechanical refrigeration.

     Observed items in the reach in cooler above 41F. Items listed in the Observations section of this report. At time of inspection PIC discarded potato salad, curry, miso cod, cooked rice, and miso soup. Ensure time/temperature controlled for safety foods are at 41F and below to prevent pathogen growth. Discussed temperature of the kitchen with PIC at time of inspection. Most coolers cannot hold food at 41F and below if the air temperature is over 85F. Air temperature around coolers was around 90-100F.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0395A2

   • Not serious Priority 3

     All equipment and components must be in good repair. Keep them maintained to manufacturer's specifications.

     Observed basement freezers with ice build up and gaskets loose. Observed reach in cooler holding food above 41F. Ensure all equipment is maintained in good repair.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0735AB

2. Aug 6, 2025 Routine Score 94
   • Not serious Priority 2

     Use a consumer advisory to inform customers of the increased risk of consuming raw or undercooked animal foods.

     Observed menu was missing the consumer advisory for the wagyu beef burger served below 155F. Ensure all menus, including online menus, have a consumer advisory stating the risk of consuming under cooked animal foods with an notation next to all animal foods which are under cooked.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0442A

   • Serious Priority 1 Corrected on site

     Throw away TCS foods seven days after being made or opened. Day one is the date food was made or opened.

     Observed several containers of ready-to-eat food in reach in cooler with expired date marks. Containers marked Wasabi sauce (7/25), G.Mayo (7/2) and two containers unidentified contents (7/23). Ensure ready-to-eat, time/temperature controlled for safety foods are discarded or used by day seven, the day they are made is day one. PIC discarded items at time of inspection.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0405A

3. Aug 2, 2024 Routine Score 94
   • Serious Priority 1 Corrected on site

     Keep all cold TCS foods at 41 degrees F or colder under mechanical refrigeration.

     Observed container of mayonnaise, spicy mayonnaise, 1oz portion mayonnaise and sour cream at 44-46F in front counter beer cooler. Ensure Time/Temperature controlled for safety (TCS) foods are at 41F and below. At time of inspection PIC moved the foods to the prep cooler. Discussed keeping TCS foods in coolers meant for TCS foods.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0395A2

   • Not serious Priority 2

     Use a consumer advisory to inform customers of the increased risk of consuming raw or undercooked animal foods.

     Observed consumer advisory missing for undercooked eggs on menu. Ensure there is an reminder to the consumer about the risk of consuming undercooked animal foods, as well as any animal foods that are can be served under have an notation next to the menu item.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0442A

   • Not serious Priority 3

     The business must employ at least one valid Minnesota Food Protection Manager's certification (CFPM). Find more information on the Minnesota Department of Health web page.

     Observed no Minnesota Certified Food Protection manager's certification. PIC stated they are taking the test this week, and one employee has submitted theirs's to the state. Ensure the certification is posted on site.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0033A