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Kazama LLC

3406 Nicollet Ave

Last inspected Aug 11, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Repeat problemsSerious findings or closures appear in two or more of the last three inspections. Review the dated records below.

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3 inspections

Routine

Aug 11, 2026

Complete

Official score: 94 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

majorCode MN Rule 4626.0442AFood temperature

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

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.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0395A2Food temperature

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

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.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
minorCode MN Rule 4626.0735ABEquipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

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.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Aug 11, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Aug 6, 2025

Complete

Official score: 94 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

majorCode MN Rule 4626.0442AFood temperature

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

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.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0405AOther

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

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.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Aug 6, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Aug 2, 2024

Complete

Official score: 94 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0395A2Food temperature

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

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.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
majorCode MN Rule 4626.0442AFood temperature

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

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.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
minorCode MN Rule 4626.0033APermits, training, and postings

Official wording

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.

Inspector’s notes

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.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Aug 2, 2024 · Original Source

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