Officials from the Austin Public Health Department inspected various restaurants under its purview on Friday, May 30. One restaurant, which specializes in Japanese and Korean cuisine, was cited for various violations, which led to a score below the passing score. Following the unsatisfactory results, the restaurant will face a reinspection.
Please note that the result mentioned here is from an inspection conducted on May 30 and may not represent the future health inspection status of the food establishment.
Highlights
- An Asian restaurant in Austin failed the health inspection on Friday, May 30, after it scored 66 points.
- The inspection revealed various violations, including food storage, hygiene, and documentation practices.
- A reinspection has been scheduled for the food establishment.
Osaka Mansun Restaurant Fails Health Inspection
- When: May 30, 2025
- Where: 13492 N US 183 HWY SB SVRD, Austin, TX 78750
- Score: 66
Osaka Mansun Restaurant is an Asian restaurant that serves delicacies from Japanese and Korean cuisine, from Sushi to Bibimbap. Diners are also served Beer, Sake and Wine at the restaurant.
A health inspection report from Monday identified multiple critical and non-critical violations at the food establishment.
Reported Violations
A key issue noted in the report was the absence of a Certified Food Protection Manager certificate, which must be provided within 10 business days. Written procedures for handling vomiting or diarrheal events were also found missing at the restaurant.
Employees were seen rinsing gloved hands instead of removing gloves and washing hands properly. It was also noted that their beverages were found in food prep areas outside of the designated areas. Other handwashing-related issues were also noted, including a lack of soap and inadequate hot water temperatures at designated sinks.
Cross-contamination risks were found with raw animal products stored above ready-to-eat foods. Moreover, food-contact surfaces like a peeler and ice machine were not properly cleaned, according to the report.
Foods held over 24 hours lacked required date labeling. Written procedures for using time as a public health control, such as for sushi rice, were not provided.
Improper thawing of raw fish in reduced oxygen packaging and the lack of accessible food thermometers were noted. Food items like soy sauce packets were stored directly on the floor.
Nonfood-contact surfaces made of cardboard, foil, and rusted or broken materials were found throughout the kitchen. The report said that the utensils that were damaged or stored in plastic bags were not being maintained properly.
The report also noted that a direct connection to the sewage system from various equipment was observed. The presence of dead cockroaches beneath the dish machine also posed public health risks.
In-use utensils were found improperly stored in standing water or without handles. Single-use containers, such as sauce bottles, were reused.
The chlorine sanitizing solution was outside the required concentration range. Wet wiping cloths were not found to be stored in sanitizer.
Finally, structural issues such as unclean ceilings, absorbent ceiling tiles in the restroom, and unshielded light bulbs above food areas were also documented.
Follow-Up Inspection Scheduled
As per the official health inspection report, a follow-up inspection is required at Osaka Mansun Restaurant. The restaurant must pay the reinspection fee by June 16, before which the issues mentioned above must be resolved. Further, the reinspection will take place on or before June 16.
Food establishments that fail to adhere to the food code and take necessary corrective action can face serious consequences. This may include fines, permit suspension and legal action.
