Yaakuza Japanese Thai Sake Bar in Merritt Island
Last inspected:
925 N Courtenay Pkwy #8, Merritt Island, FL 32953Yaakuza Japanese Thai Sake Bar in Merritt Island has accumulated 265 violations across 34 inspections since 2016, averaging 7.8 per visit. In January 2025, inspectors cited the facility for blocking a rear exit door with a wall built near the restroom, a fire safety violation that persisted through a follow-up inspection. The restaurant has faced 2 disciplinary actions totaling $360 in fines. Top recurring violations involve outer openings protection, hand washing procedures, and time-temperature control.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Yaakuza Japanese Thai Sake Bar in Merritt Island: Comparison to Brevard County Averages
This Facility
7.9
violations / inspection
7.9 violations per inspection
Brevard County Avg
5.94
violations / inspection
5.94 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Brevard County Avg
0.16
closures / facility
0.16 county average
Yaakuza Japanese Thai Sake Bar in Merritt Island: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $360.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2017030536 | $160.00 | May 30, 2017 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 4--2015047926 | $200.00 | Sep 21, 2015 | Miami (Doral) |
Yaakuza Japanese Thai Sake Bar in Merritt Island: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)
— 2 fire violations
— Routine - Food · Call Back - Complied
Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only.
Operator built a wall near restroom to block access to rear exit door - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-30: **Time Extended**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only.
Operator built a wall near restroom to block access to rear exit door
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Yaakuza Japanese Thai Sake Bar in Merritt Island: Full Inspection History — DBPR (35)
— 1 inspection9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections26 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections13 violations · 11 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections17 violations · 12 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections19 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections21 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— 3 inspections15 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections19 violations · 15 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 8 inspections41 violations · 32 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (13 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 7 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Yaakuza Japanese Thai Sake Bar in Merritt Island: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Yaakuza Japanese Thai Sake Bar in Merritt Island last inspected?
- Yaakuza Japanese Thai Sake Bar in Merritt Island was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 7, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Yaakuza Japanese Thai Sake Bar in Merritt Island?
- The most frequently cited violations at Yaakuza Japanese Thai Sake Bar in Merritt Island are: Outer openings protected, Approved food source, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Yaakuza Japanese Thai Sake Bar in Merritt Island had?
- Yaakuza Japanese Thai Sake Bar in Merritt Island has had 35 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Yaakuza Japanese Thai Sake Bar in Merritt Island find?
- Yaakuza Japanese Thai Sake Bar in Merritt Island was most recently inspected on April 7, 2026 with 11 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Yaakuza Japanese Thai Sake Bar in Merritt Island ever been shut down?
- No, Yaakuza Japanese Thai Sake Bar in Merritt Island has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V06 (Handwashing facilities) mean?
- Violation 06 (Handwashing facilities) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/06.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- Has Yaakuza Japanese Thai Sake Bar in Merritt Island had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Yaakuza Japanese Thai Sake Bar in Merritt Island has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Yaakuza Japanese Thai Sake Bar in Merritt Island faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Yaakuza Japanese Thai Sake Bar in Merritt Island has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $360.00 in fines.
- How much has Yaakuza Japanese Thai Sake Bar in Merritt Island been fined?
- Yaakuza Japanese Thai Sake Bar in Merritt Island has been fined a total of $360.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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