How many health inspections has YAMATO JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE AND SUSHI BAR had?

YAMATO JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE AND SUSHI BAR has had 22 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has YAMATO JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE AND SUSHI BAR ever been shut down?

No, YAMATO JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE AND SUSHI BAR has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at YAMATO JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE AND SUSHI BAR?

The most frequently cited violations at YAMATO JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE AND SUSHI BAR are: Proper hand/arm washing, Clean multi-use utensils, Consumer advisory.

What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?

TECHNIQUE FAILURE: Improper handwashing technique leaves pathogens on hands even when a handwashing attempt is made. Studies show 95% of people wash hands incorrectly — most don't scrub for 20 seconds or miss fingertips, thumbs, and between fingers. Incomplete washing creates a false sense of security while still transferring E. coli, Norovirus, and Salmonella to food. Correct technique requires: wet hands with clean warm water, apply soap, lather and scrub for 20+ seconds covering all surfaces including fingertips/nails/between fingers/back of hands, rinse thoroughly, dry with single-use towel. Use towel to turn off faucet. Do NOT use hand sanitizer as substitute for handwashing.

What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?

UNSAFE FOOD SOURCE: Food from unapproved sources bypasses USDA/FDA safety inspections, potentially harboring Listeria, Salmonella, E. coli O157:H7, parasites, or chemical contaminants. Uninspected meat may contain antibiotics, hormones, or prions (mad cow disease). Home-canned foods risk deadly Clostridium botulinum toxin. Wild-harvested shellfish may contain paralytic toxins. All food must come from approved, inspected sources. Maintain supplier documentation and invoices. Shellfish must have proper tags retained for 90 days. No home-prepared, home-canned, or uninspected foods. Wild game must be commercially processed. Verify supplier licenses and inspection status.

What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?

SHELLFISH TRACEABILITY: Shellfish (oysters, clams, mussels) are high-risk foods consumed raw or lightly cooked. Without proper identification tags, contaminated shellfish cannot be traced during outbreaks. Vibrio vulnificus from Gulf shellfish has a 50% fatality rate in at-risk populations. Norovirus in shellfish causes 50% of shellfish-related illnesses. Proper tags enable rapid recall during outbreaks. Maintain shellfish tags for 90 days from date of sale/service. Tags must include: harvester name and certification number, harvest date and location, quantity, dealer information. Store shellfish in original tagged container until empty. Record date on each container when last shell is removed. Never commingle shellfish from different lots.

YAMATO JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE AND SUSHI BAR

601 TINGLE CT, St Augustine, FL 32086

St. Johns County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: YAMATO 601 INC · License: SEA6501698

YAMATO JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE AND SUSHI BAR in St Augustine, FL has 22 inspections on record with 161 total violations (7.3 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

22Inspections

161Violations

0Closures

Data current as of June 24, 2025

Inspection History (22)

Jun 24, 2025 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Feb 21, 2025 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Aug 26, 2024 — Complaint Full· 15 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V09 No contamination

V10 Approved food source

V11 Food in good condition

V12 Shell stock requirements

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Jun 13, 2024 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Apr 24, 2024 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 23, 2024 — Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

Apr 22, 2024 — Routine - Food· 22 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

May 9, 2023 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Mar 27, 2023 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

Feb 21, 2023 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Dec 22, 2022 — Routine - Food· 14 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jun 16, 2022 — Routine - Food· 15 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Apr 12, 2022 — Routine - Food· 10 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

V52 Personal cleanliness

Jan 22, 2021 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Oct 12, 2020 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Jun 8, 2020 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

May 18, 2020 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Feb 25, 2019 — Complaint Full· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Jan 7, 2019 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Mar 21, 2018 — Routine - Food· 7 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V06 Handwashing facilities

V12 Shell stock requirements

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Oct 26, 2016 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 23, 2016 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

How Does This Facility Compare?

YAMATO JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE AND SUSHI BAR has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the St. Johns County average of 0.17 closures per facility. It has averaged 7.3 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.87.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has YAMATO JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE AND SUSHI BAR had?: YAMATO JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE AND SUSHI BAR has had 22 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has YAMATO JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE AND SUSHI BAR ever been shut down?: No, YAMATO JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE AND SUSHI BAR has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at YAMATO JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE AND SUSHI BAR?: The most frequently cited violations at YAMATO JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE AND SUSHI BAR are: Proper hand/arm washing, Clean multi-use utensils, Consumer advisory.

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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.

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