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VKI JAPANESE STEAK HOUSE & SUSHI BAR

4552 US HWY 98 WEST 1 & 2, Santa Rosa Beach FL 32459 · 850-267-2555

Last inspected Jul 14, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats91
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA7602067
Grade history
OCT 24
FEB 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 9 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $1,000

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
6--2017049269Oct 13, 2017Dec 7, 2017$800
6--2016018852Mar 29, 2016Jun 2, 2016$200

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Jul 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed white skirting inside ice bin with accumulation of black substance.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-6/Repeat Violation
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container- sugar container.
Basic/10-01-5
Feb 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink blocked by large pot atop a small table. Operator moved items during inspection.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Skirting inside ice bin at back door.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Both stalls with receptacles no lid.
Basic/32-12-6
Employee preparing food in customer section of dining area.
Basic/08B-48-4
Food stored on floor. Observed container of broccoli stored on floor under dish washing sink. Operator moved to walk-in cooler shelf during inspection.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Skirting inside ice bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-6
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Basic/10-20-4
Feb 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink beside grill blocked by large pot of rice.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Repeat Violation
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food- rice container in dry storage.
Basic/14-01-5
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone and keys stored on shelf above make table.
Basic/40-06-5
Employee preparing food in customer section of dining area. Operator moved to prep area during inspection.
Basic/08B-48-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Observed 5 gallon plastic buckets of sauces stored on floor under triple sink and multiple frozen foods stored on floor in freezer.
Basic/08B-38-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name- flour.
Basic/02D-01-5
Jan 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-5
Aug 16, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked by large pot atop small table. Operator removed pot and table during inspection.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin, ice bin located near rear entrance.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food items in plastic buckets stored on floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Repeat Violation
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Basic/36-02-5
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting, walk-in cooler.
Basic/36-10-4/Repeat Violation

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.