YAMATO JAPANESE RESTAURANT
1115 US HWY 90 W, Lake City FL 32055
Last inspected Jul 14, 2023 · 4 visits since July 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Twelve live roaches observed throughout kitchen area, primarily in corner between cooler and office.
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Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $2,400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2023025778 | Feb 24, 2023 | Jul 13, 2023 | $1,600 |
| 5--2020057638 | Dec 10, 2020 | Feb 9, 2021 | $400 |
| 5--2018004756 | Jan 23, 2018 | Mar 22, 2018 | $400 |
Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Jul 14, 2023□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 13, 2023Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
3 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Twelve live roaches observed throughout kitchen area, primarily in corner between cooler and office.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Fifty-plus droppings found throughout kitchen area and sushi bar, to include: on floor between cooler and office, on shelving and floor around inner perimeter of sushi bar, around water heater, on top of water heater, in center rear closet on shelves and floor. Also, rub marks are evident along wall between cooler and office.
Rodent rub marks present along walls/ceilings. Rodent rub marks observed in corner between cooler and office.
Jul 12, 2023■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 4 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Twelve live roaches observed throughout kitchen area, primarily in corner between cooler and office.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Fifty-plus droppings found throughout kitchen area and sushi bar, to include: on floor between cooler and office, on shelving and floor around inner perimeter of sushi bar, around water heater, on top of water heater, in center rear closet on shelves and floor. Also, rub marks are evident along wall between cooler and office.
Rodent rub marks present along walls/ceilings. Rodent rub marks observed in corner between cooler and office.
Dead roaches on premises. Seventeen dead roaches observed throughout kitchen and sushi bar, to include: in corner between cooler and office, on floor under shelf next to kitchen entrance, behind chest freezer, on top of water heater, on shelves and floor of sushi bar, and under the kitchen hand wash sink.
Jul 11, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 19 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 priority2 Intermediate13 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Three live flies observed towards front of kitchen.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Twelve live roaches observed throughout kitchen area, primarily in corner between cooler and office.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Fifty-plus droppings found throughout kitchen area and sushi bar, to include: on floor between cooler and office, on shelving and floor around inner perimeter of sushi bar, around water heater, on top of water heater, in center rear closet on shelves and floor. Also, rub marks are evident along wall between cooler and office.
Rodent rub marks present along walls/ceilings. Rodent rub marks observed in corner between cooler and office.
Handwash sink does not provide water through a mixing valve or combination faucet. Hot water faucet broken at hand wash sink next to ice machine.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at hand wash sink next to ice maker.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and vents throughout kitchen soiled with grease and dust accumulation.
Dead roaches on premises. Seventeen dead roaches observed throughout kitchen and sushi bar, to include: in corner between cooler and office, on floor under shelf next to kitchen entrance, behind chest freezer, on top of water heater, on shelves and floor of sushi bar, and under the kitchen hand wash sink.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table. Employee removed.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee personal food (wrapped convenience store sandwich) on upper shelf of reach-in cooler, not marked or segregated.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach-in cooler gaskets torn in kitchen.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Daylight visible through gaps around bottom and lock side of back exterior door.
Food stored on floor. Bagged onions and buckets of powdered chicken base stored on floor. Case of chicken on floor of walk-in cooler.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall, door, and ceiling of walk-in cooler rusty and peeling paint.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in sushi bar.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grill hood filters soiled with grease accumulation. Reach-in cooler gaskets soiled with food debris. Walk-in cooler fan guard and box soiled with dust accumulation.
Open dumpster lid. Both dumpster lids open.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Kitchen wall around cook-line soiled with grease accumulation.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on cutting board at sushi bar.
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