Yamato Japanese Restaurant in Ocala
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4714 Sw College Road, Ocala, FL 34474Yamato Japanese Restaurant in Ocala has 29 inspections on record spanning approximately 10 years, with 212 total violations averaging 7.3 per inspection—significantly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility was emergency-closed once on February 9, 2016 for roach activity. A disciplinary action resulted in $400 in fines.
The facility shows a pattern of recurring high-priority violations across multiple inspections, including employee health policy violations (cited in at least 4 inspections), chemical storage violations (cited in 6 of the last 7 inspections), consumer advisory failures (cited in 5 of the last 7 inspections), and food contact surface violations (cited in 4 inspections). Hand washing and proper food handling violations have appeared repeatedly. On February 27, 2026, an inspection identified 36 violations including 7 high-priority citations, and an administrative complaint was recommended. The most recent inspection on March 10, 2026 was a complaint follow-up with zero violations and a disposition of Call Back - Complied, indicating the facility corrected prior violations.
Most recent closure: February 9, 2016 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Yamato Japanese Restaurant in Ocala: Comparison to Marion County Averages
Yamato Japanese Restaurant in Ocala: Emergency Closure History (1)
| Date | Reason | Reopened |
|---|---|---|
| Roach activity | 09:33:00 |
Yamato Japanese Restaurant in Ocala: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $400.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2016007104 | $400.00 | Feb 9, 2016 | Miami (Doral) |
Yamato Japanese Restaurant in Ocala: Full Inspection History — DBPR (29)
— 2 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections15 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections17 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections17 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections7 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections15 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 3 inspections14 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections23 violations · 11 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 5 inspections30 violations · 22 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections16 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection6 violations · 5 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Yamato Japanese Restaurant in Ocala: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Yamato Japanese Restaurant in Ocala last inspected?
- Yamato Japanese Restaurant in Ocala was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 10, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- When was Yamato Japanese Restaurant in Ocala last shut down?
- Yamato Japanese Restaurant in Ocala was last shut down on February 9, 2016 for roach activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Yamato Japanese Restaurant in Ocala?
- The most frequently cited violations at Yamato Japanese Restaurant in Ocala are: Proper hand/arm washing, Shell stock requirements, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Yamato Japanese Restaurant in Ocala had?
- Yamato Japanese Restaurant in Ocala has had 29 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Yamato Japanese Restaurant in Ocala find?
- Yamato Japanese Restaurant in Ocala was most recently inspected on March 10, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Yamato Japanese Restaurant in Ocala ever been shut down?
- Yes, Yamato Japanese Restaurant in Ocala has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- Has Yamato Japanese Restaurant in Ocala faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Yamato Japanese Restaurant in Ocala has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
- How much has Yamato Japanese Restaurant in Ocala been fined?
- Yamato Japanese Restaurant in Ocala has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
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).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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