Yamato Japanese Steak House in Wesley Chapel

Last inspected:

28347 Paseo Dr Unit 150 Bldg 12, Wesley Chapel, FL 33543
Overview

Yamato Japanese Steak House in Wesley Chapel has 26 inspections on record with 238 total violations, averaging 9.2 violations per inspection—substantially higher than Florida's statewide average of 5.2. Employee health policy and reporting violations were cited in at least 5 inspections between 2022 and 2024, including failures to report employee illnesses and improper health practices. Shell stock requirement violations—a recurring food safety issue specific to raw seafood handling—appeared in 9 inspections across the record. Food contact surface violations were documented in 5 inspections, and consumer advisory violations appeared in multiple 2024 inspections, suggesting failures to properly disclose raw or undercooked protein preparation methods to customers. The facility also has a history of fire safety violations, with marked exit blockages documented in 2017. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. The most recent inspection on December 15, 2025 documented 15 violations following a complaint and was completed with no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

26Inspections
238Violations
0Closures
2Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Yamato Japanese Steak House in Wesley Chapel: Comparison to Pasco County Averages

This Facility 9.2 violations / inspection 9.2 violations per inspection
Pasco County Avg 4.76 violations / inspection 4.76 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Pasco County Avg 0.25 closures / facility 0.25 county average

Yamato Japanese Steak House in Wesley Chapel: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)

— 2 fire violations

— Complaint Full · 46-01-4 · Call Back - Complied

Inspector Observation: - From inspection on 2017-03-08: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. - From follow-up inspection on 2017-03-14: **Time Extended**

— Complaint Full · 46-01-4 · Warning Issued

Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only.

Yamato Japanese Steak House in Wesley Chapel: Full Inspection History — DBPR (26)

— 2 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections15 violations · 11 high priority
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections22 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections23 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections15 violations · 7 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections43 violations · 25 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 17 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 5 inspections20 violations · 8 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Complaint Full· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Complaint Full· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 1 inspection14 violations · 7 high priority

Yamato Japanese Steak House in Wesley Chapel: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Yamato Japanese Steak House in Wesley Chapel last inspected?
Yamato Japanese Steak House in Wesley Chapel was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 15, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Yamato Japanese Steak House in Wesley Chapel?
The most frequently cited violations at Yamato Japanese Steak House in Wesley Chapel are: Clean multi-use utensils, Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory.
How many health inspections has Yamato Japanese Steak House in Wesley Chapel had?
Yamato Japanese Steak House in Wesley Chapel has had 26 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Yamato Japanese Steak House in Wesley Chapel find?
Yamato Japanese Steak House in Wesley Chapel was most recently inspected on December 15, 2025 with 7 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Yamato Japanese Steak House in Wesley Chapel ever been shut down?
No, Yamato Japanese Steak House in Wesley Chapel has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V09 (No contamination) mean?
Violation 09 (No contamination) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/09.
What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
Has Yamato Japanese Steak House in Wesley Chapel had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Yamato Japanese Steak House in Wesley Chapel has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Yamato Japanese Steak House in Wesley Chapel operated under other names?
Yes, this location previously operated as: Yamato Japanese Restaurant (2017-2017).

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