Vki Japanese Steak House & Sushi Bar in Santa Rosa Beach
Last inspected:
4552 Us Hwy 98 West 1 & 2, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459VKI Japanese Steak House & Sushi Bar in Santa Rosa Beach experienced one emergency closure for roach activity on October 13, 2017. The facility has recorded 146 violations across 25 inspections dating back to 2016, averaging 5.8 violations per inspection—slightly above the statewide average of 5.2. Disciplinary actions totaling $1,000 have been issued. Proper hand and arm washing violations have appeared in 8 of the last 9 inspections, representing a persistent compliance pattern. A fire safety violation involving a portable fire extinguisher gauge in the red zone was documented on May 4, 2022. The most recent inspection on February 10, 2026 resulted in 12 violations (1 intermediate, 4 basic) with a disposition of Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Most recent closure: October 13, 2017 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Vki Japanese Steak House & Sushi Bar in Santa Rosa Beach: Comparison to Walton County Averages
Vki Japanese Steak House & Sushi Bar in Santa Rosa Beach: Emergency Closure History (1)
Vki Japanese Steak House & Sushi Bar in Santa Rosa Beach: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $1,000.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6--2017049269 | $800.00 | Oct 13, 2017 | Tampa | |
| 6--2016018852 | $200.00 | Mar 29, 2016 | Fort Lauderdale |
Vki Japanese Steak House & Sushi Bar in Santa Rosa Beach: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Vki Japanese Steak House & Sushi Bar in Santa Rosa Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)
— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Partial· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections17 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections19 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 3 inspections19 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections15 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Vki Japanese Steak House & Sushi Bar in Santa Rosa Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Vki Japanese Steak House & Sushi Bar in Santa Rosa Beach last inspected?
- Vki Japanese Steak House & Sushi Bar in Santa Rosa Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 10, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Vki Japanese Steak House & Sushi Bar in Santa Rosa Beach last shut down?
- Vki Japanese Steak House & Sushi Bar in Santa Rosa Beach was last shut down on October 13, 2017 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 Vki Japanese Steak House & Sushi Bar in Santa Rosa Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at Vki Japanese Steak House & Sushi Bar in Santa Rosa Beach are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Vki Japanese Steak House & Sushi Bar in Santa Rosa Beach had?
- Vki Japanese Steak House & Sushi Bar in Santa Rosa Beach has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Vki Japanese Steak House & Sushi Bar in Santa Rosa Beach find?
- Vki Japanese Steak House & Sushi Bar in Santa Rosa Beach was most recently inspected on February 10, 2026 with 5 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Vki Japanese Steak House & Sushi Bar in Santa Rosa Beach ever been shut down?
- Yes, Vki Japanese Steak House & Sushi Bar in Santa Rosa Beach has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- 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 V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
- Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.
- Has Vki Japanese Steak House & Sushi Bar in Santa Rosa Beach had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Vki Japanese Steak House & Sushi Bar in Santa Rosa Beach has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Vki Japanese Steak House & Sushi Bar in Santa Rosa Beach faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Vki Japanese Steak House & Sushi Bar in Santa Rosa Beach has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,000.00 in fines.
- How much has Vki Japanese Steak House & Sushi Bar in Santa Rosa Beach been fined?
- Vki Japanese Steak House & Sushi Bar in Santa Rosa Beach has been fined a total of $1,000.00 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).
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.
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