YAMATO STEAKHOUSE
4347 LAFAYETTE ST, Marianna FL 32446 · 850-372-4860
Last inspected Jun 17, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023
SEP 24
MAR 25
SEP 25
MAR 26
JUN 26
▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 06-01-2024.
★ 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--2023033707 | Jun 2, 2023 | Jul 11, 2023 | $400 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jun 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In back prep room two main spots of water damage not over food surfaces currently leaking. Owner states in process of being fixed.
Mar 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Tea ready for service in server area not covered for protection.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tank not secured for protection in back kitchen next to soda machine.
Sep 11, 2025Inspection 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 ▾
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels near wait station.
6 Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured in ware washing location.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl stored in tempera breading. Bowl stored in raw diced beef at make bar. Owner removed utensils from food.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface under red cups in wait station.
Grease recycling container overflowing onto ground.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle stored in white rice in walk in cooler. Tong handle stored in raw shrimp at make bar.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Black mold like substance on gasket of deep freezer.
Sep 11, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 13, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Mar 14, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed meat products stored in T-shirt bag in reach- in chest located in back room of kitchen area.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw Chicken stored on shelf above premade garden salads in walk-in cooler. Operator moved premade salads and corrected during inspection.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink. Observed triple sink in sushi bar with accumulation of black mold like substance.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. On the floor Behind the beverage machine and beside o the ice machine.
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Grease receptacle.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in sushi bar.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like debris on nozzles of beverage machine.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. -Hws in sushi bar.
Sep 19, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 16, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 06-01-2024.
Stop Sale issued on tuna and tilapia due to failure to remove product from vacuum sealed bag upon thawing as instructed by package. See stop sale.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker on hose underneath dish sink.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink in dish area being used to store dishes. Employee removed dished from hand wash sink.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test strips for chlorine dish machine.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in sushi bar area.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used to line shelves of walk in cooler.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna and tilapia bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See stop sale.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employee drinking from unenclosed beverage on cook line. Manager threw cup away.
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. Observed no trash can near hand wash sink in kitchen area. Manager brought trash can during inspection.
Jan 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Food stored on floor. Observed fryer oil stored in box on floor in back storage area.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed ribs in standing water to thaw.
Aug 23, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed co2 tank by drink machine not secured.
Stored food not covered. Observed steak in walk in cooler not covered for protection.
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.