The Orange County Health Care Agency conducted a routine inspection at Jizake Sushi on August 1 and cited the restaurant for multiple health code violations, resulting in a temporary closure. The inspectors observed rodent activity in critical areas, leading to the suspension of health services.
Please note that the report mentioned here is from a routine inspection conducted on August 1. It may not reflect the future health inspection status of the food establishment.
Highlights
- A routine inspection was conducted at Jizake Sushi restaurant on August 1, 2025.
- Health inspectors observed rodent activity in the facility.
- The agency suspended the restaurant’s health permit due to the violations.
Jizake Sushi
- Where: 30001 Crown Valley Pkwy Ste C, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
- When: Friday, August 1, 2025
Inspectors observed grime on the inside of the ice machine at Jizake Sushi Restaurant. Inspectors noted a whisk stored in contact with a soiled cleaning sponge.
Some of the violations were corrected here. The health inspectors noted rodent droppings on the storage shelves behind the sushi bar, on the sushi bar preparation table against the wall, and the floor throughout the sushi bar, kitchen, and storage rooms.
The restaurant was ordered to clean and sanitize all affected areas. The report noted gaps between the front and back doors and the surrounding walls. Additional gaps were found behind a wooden board attached to the wall, behind the ice machine, along the baseboards in the entryway, near the dry storage room closet, and by the vertical reach-in freezer.
Several spots, like the walls, baseboards, and floor throughout the sushi bar and kitchen, were seen in disrepair. Inspectors instructed the restaurant to seal the gaps and ensure all surfaces were thoroughly cleaned and sanitized.
A more detailed report on the inspection is available online.
Follow-Up Inspection
The agency temporarily suspended the restaurant’s health permit due to multiple critical violations and evidence of rodent activity. Jizake Sushi restaurant must correct all the noted violations to reinstate the facility’s health permit. The restaurant can contact the office to request a reinspection.
