SUSHI YAMA ASAIN BISTRO
11400 S MILITARY TRL, Boynton Beach FL 33436 · 561-817-0268
Last inspected Jul 28, 2026 · 11 visits since January 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025065489 | Aug 7, 2025 | Oct 15, 2025 | $200 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jul 28, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...fish eggs 68F, cream cheese 44F-45F in sushi case at front line, food not prepped or portioned today, food being held less than 4 hours. Employee voluntarily discarded fish eggs, removed cream cheese lower acceptable cooler....baby corn 67F in room temperature at cook line being held less than 4 hours. Employee covered food with ice and temperature drop-down 41F
Jul 27, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container in yellow tail, tuna, salmon, hamachi, cut cucumber, cut avocado, krab, cream cheese at sushi station. Employee removed paper towel
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...fish eggs 68F, cream cheese 44F-45F in sushi case at front line, food not prepped or portioned today, food being held less than 4 hours. Employee voluntarily discarded fish eggs, removed cream cheese lower acceptable cooler....baby corn 67F in room temperature at cook line being held less than 4 hours. Employee covered food with ice and temperature drop-down 41F
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking... sushi rice at sushi station.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times...blocked by moving cart at sushi station. Employee removed..
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...container stored in handwashing sink to air dry at sushi station. Employee removed.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.... Tuna thawing in reduce oxygen packaging at room temperature at sushi station. Label states to remove before thawing. Employee removed fish from packaged.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils...employee open water cup at prep station at sushi station. Employee removed.
Mar 19, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 20, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12-1-25
Stored food not covered. Observed crab ragooon not covered in walk in freezer. Operator covered.
Aug 7, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch soiled apron with no gloves on and then proceeded to touch utensil to prepare food with on stove. Discussed with operator. Employee washed hands.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed in walk in cooler vegetables stored in thank you to go bags. Operator stored vegetables in food grade bags.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed below flip top cooler #1 raw scallops stored over ready to eat sauces for store. Operator stored raw scallops properly.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cups used to dispense flour and sugar in containers.
Stored food not covered. Observed wontons in tall reach in freezer not covered. Operator placed a lid on food.
Jul 9, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed bell in flip top cooler raw scallops stored over ready to eat sauce. Operator removed.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed in walk raw shell eggs 80F stored at cook line under no temperature control. Per operator eggs held out for less than four hours. Operator placed raw shell eggs back into walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter 76F stored at cook line under no temperature control. Per operator butter not prepared or portioned today. Per operator butter out of temperature for less than four hours. Operator placed butter back into cooler.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed containers of rice and flour stored in front of handwashing sink. Operator removed.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a lid for a pot stored in handwashing sink. Operator removed.
Spray bottle containing bleach not labeled at ware washing area. Operator labeled bleach.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup used to dispense flour in container. Operator removed.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from ice machine pipe.
Mar 13, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk in cooler raw shell eggs store over ready to eat vegetables. Operator stored properly. Observed in walk in cooler raw chicken stored over ready to eat broccoli. Operator stored properly.
Jan 21, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk in cooler raw shell eggs store over ready to eat vegetables. Operator stored properly. Observed in walk in cooler raw chicken stored over ready to eat broccoli. Operator stored properly.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle in dish washing area. Operator labeled degreaser.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a cup used to dispense flour. Operator discarded cup.
Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed scraper and whisk between equipment and wall. Operator removed.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in bar area ice scoop handle in contact with ice in ice machine. Operator stored ice scoop handle properly.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at cook line three tongs on oven door. Operator removed to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized.
Jul 11, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. sushi rice (77F-82F - Hot Holding) being held at room temperature for more than 4 hours, operator unable to provide TPHC written plan. Provided plan to operator and discussed. See Stop Sale
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Expo line hand wash sink blocked by items, operator made accessible. Cook line hand wash sink blocked by multiple items, operator made accessible
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Jul 10, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Wild caught wahoo used for sushi, per invoice product has not undergone parasite destruction
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs stored above unwashed lemons in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored above ready to eat carrots in cook line reach in. Operator reorganized
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Raw shell eggs being held at an ambient temperature of 77F for approximately 1 hour. Operator moved to reach in cooler
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. Bottles of water stored in sushi line ice bin.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. sushi rice (77F-82F - Hot Holding) being held at room temperature for more than 4 hours, operator unable to provide TPHC written plan.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. sushi rice (77F-82F - Hot Holding) being held at room temperature for more than 4 hours, operator unable to provide TPHC written plan. Provided plan to operator and discussed. See Stop Sale
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Expo line hand wash sink blocked by items, operator made accessible. Cook line hand wash sink blocked by multiple items, operator made accessible
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided to operator
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. Bottles of water stored in sushi line ice bin. See stop Sale
Jan 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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