YAMATO DEFUNIAK SPRINGS FL LLC
1310 US-331 UNIT A, Defuniak Springs FL 32435
Last inspected Jul 27, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023
SEP 24
JAN 25
AUG 25
MAR 26
JUL 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 4 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 4 live roaches observed : 4 live roaches observed on second shelf of dry storage rack on and around boxed sweet seasoning and packaged vinegar.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6--2024048650 | Aug 14, 2024 | Feb 3, 2025 | $400 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jul 27, 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
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed for personal use per manager coffee and creamer stored beside food intended for customer use in upright cooler in wait station and milk and creamer in lowboy cooler in kitchen stored beside food intended for customer use.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Fish batter mix
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Fish batter mix, sugar
Mar 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Starch/Flour
Food stored on floor. Observed salmon stored on floor in walk-in freezer.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of food between fryers.
Aug 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Chemical spray bottle stored in handwashing sink beside rear exit.
Accumulation of mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Skirting has accumulation of pink debris.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without handle stored inside dry batter.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on top of dusty ice bin.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dust on top of ice bin. Walk in cooler storage racks have accumulation of debris/rust.
Jan 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink located in rear of kitchen with three lids stored inside. Operator removed lids during inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl stored inside dry batter. Operator removed bowl during inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed handwashing sink in sushi prep station with accumulation of debris.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee coffee creamer stored beside food intended for customer use in low boy cooler. Operator removed to designated employee only food area during inspection.
Sep 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed multiple containers of house made Yum Yum sauce stored on dining tables from open until close replenishing when empty per operator. Sauce containers were removed from tables during inspection. This inspector educated operator regarding time as public health control.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in cooler fan covers with accumulation of black mold-like substance.
Aug 16, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 14, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 12 violations recorded, 4 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
4 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 6/1/24
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken ( open box ) stored above shell eggs in walk in cooler.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 4 live roaches observed : 4 live roaches observed on second shelf of dry storage rack on and around boxed sweet seasoning and packaged vinegar.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen Cook line - vegetable dumplings 53F less than 1 hr. Operator instructed to rapidly cool the dumplings to 41F or below.
Dead roaches on premises. 11 dead roaches observed: 1 dead roach on floor of wait / expo station in front of the ice machine. 3 dead roaches observed on dry storage shelves next to boxed soy sauce and vinegar containers. 1 dead roach observed in mop sink basin. 4 dead roaches observed on top of chemical containers in warehouse wash area. 1 dead roach observed on top of the dish machine. 1 dead roach on packaged single service lids on dry storage shelf.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Front wait station and floor of walk in cooler.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under Hibachi cook line
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Kitchen cook line Cleaver stored between table and make bar. Removed and cleaned during the inspection.
Light not provided in walk-in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease and food debris. Shelf under Hibachi cook top
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Hibachi station
Jul 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed house prepared wontons stored in tshirt bag in walk-in freezer.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment- 2 spray cans of raid spray.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed 2 cans of Raid spray located on make table. Operator placed in proper storage during inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink- beside triple sink. Operator replenished during inspection.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed lobster tail stored in low boy cooler, per manager Not intended for customer service.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal cell phone and cord stored on shelf above make table. Operator removed during inspection.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed grease on floor under fryers.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on ceiling in walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed buildup of food debris between fryers.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed buildup of black substance on wall behind hibachi grill.
Feb 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No soap provided at handwash sink, employee restroom in rear of kitchen.
Aug 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, wait station. Operator provided paper towels at time of inspection.
No soap provided at handwash sink, employee restroom.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food, rice and flour.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom, all women's stalls in customer restroom and unisex employee restroom.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Rice labeled as flour.
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