YASHI SUSHI
4820 DEER LAKE DRIVE WEST D-1, Jacksonville FL 32246 · 904-997-9887
Last inspected Mar 9, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between C and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed establishment business license expired 6-1-2023. Operator was able to renew during inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2019061254 | Sep 19, 2019 | Jan 10, 2020 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 9, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 5, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 16 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed vegetable wrapped in direct contact of a non food grade paper towel in reach-in cooler at sushi make station.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw salmon stored over ready to eat crab Rangoon's in reach in freezer across from fryer on cook line-not all products commercially packaged. Also, raw fish stored over ready to eat ice cream in reach in freezer across from dishwashing machine- not all products commercially packaged. Discussed with operator to rearrange items that are improperly stored.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee washing hands in hand wash sink with gloves still on. Discussed with operator proper hand washing procedures. Operator discussed with employee.
Employee using bare hand contact with nonready-to-eat food (such as raw animal food or flour) unnecessarily without the use of gloves, deli paper, scoops, tongs or other utensils. Observed employee cutting scallions/ uncooked onions with bare hands. Discussed with employee. Employee put on gloves.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands at triple sink. Discussed with operator. Operator spoke with employee to rewash hands.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ice chute of soda dispensing machine soiled. Also, cutting board on reach-in cooler across from grill soiled/ stained.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee using hand wash sink to fill pot with water.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of large ice bin soiled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl without handle used to dispense oil in container on shelf next to fryer. Employee removed bowl.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed handle of reach in freezer across from fryer in disrepair.
Food stored on floor. Observed a couple of boxes of avocados on floor under prep shelf. Also, multiple boxes of food on floor in walk-in-cooler. Also, two bag in box soda boxes stored under shelf across from soda dispensing machine at front service line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket on walk-in-cooler and gasket on reach in freezer across from fryer soiled. Also, inner door frame of reach in freezer across from fryer soiled. Also, shelf under grill and knobs on grill soiled. Also, filter area under hood above grill and fryer soiled.
Reach-in cooler / reach in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in freezer across from fryer on cook line soiled with accumulation of debris.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket of unclean water, in a manner unable to allow mop to properly dry.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on cutting board on cook line. Operator removed wet cloth to properly store.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of white substance on storage shelf at end of cook line removed from original packaging not labeled. Operator stated it was flour and will label flour.
Oct 2, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed multiple fish, tuna, cooked shrimp and salmon at sushi make station stored in direct contact of non food grade paper towel.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef stored over ready to eat ice cream in reach in deep freezer next to walk-in-cooler -no all products commercially packaged. Operator removed raw beef to properly store.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed vacuum breaker built in to faucet at mop sink in disrepair and no vacuum breaker on threaded part of faucet.
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed drain hose from reach-in cooler fish display case draining into hand wash sink at sushi make station. Operator removed hose. Also, container and spoon stored in hand wash sink next to soda dispensing machine. Operator removed items from hand wash sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from grill soiled/ stained. Also, ice chute at soda dispensing machine and soda nozzles soiled.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of large ice bin next to soda machine soiled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup no handle used to dispense flour in kitchen.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard lining shelves in walk-in-cooler.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Lid missing from waste receptacle in women's restroom.
Equipment in poor repair. Handle on reach in freezer on cook line in disrepair/ missing a section of handle. Also, lid on reach in deep freezer next to walk-in-cooler in disrepair/ rusted
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Multiple utensils stored in container of standing water with temp of less than 135F next to rice warmer. Operator emptied standing water out of container.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-in cooler in sushi making station, gasket on walk-in-cooler, and gasket on reach-in freezer on cook line soiled.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall on cook line behind grill equipment soiled.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed clean stacked pans on storage shelf unable to properly air dry wiping,cloth stored on cutting board at reach-in cooler across from grill. Operator removed wet cloth.
Apr 16, 2025Administrative 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
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Raw salmon stored in direct contact with non food grade paper towel used as a liner in container. Employee started to remove paper tools from containers during this inspection
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored above raw beef and raw shrimp in bottom of reach-in cooler across from grill. Employee removed raw chicken to properly store. Also, raw beef stored over raw shrimp in reach in deep freezer across from dishwashing machine-not all foods commercially packaged. Operator removed raw shrimp to properly store.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee handling fish while wearing gloves washed hands with gloves still on and then touched clean plates. Discussed with employee. Employee removed gloves and rewashed hands.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from grill soiled/ stained.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink next to warewashing area. Operator replenished soap at hand wash sink.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored in warewashing area. Operator labeled spray bottle of degreaser.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice bin of large ice machine soiled.
Equipment in poor repair. Handle on reach in freezer across from grill area in disrepair. Also, gaskets on same reach in freezer torn
Food stored on floor. Box with potatoes stored on floor in walk-in-cooler. Also, container of oil and bucket with food/ sauces stored on floor on cook line near sushi making station entrance. Also, soda bag in box stored on floor on front service line.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on cutting board on cook line. Employee removed wet wiping cloth to properly store.
Oct 7, 2024Call 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
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked noodles (46F - Cold Holding)in top of flip top reach-in cooler across from grill. Observed pan of noodles stored above chill line of cooler. Employee removed pan of noodles and placed in bottom of reach-in cooler to chill. Also, tofu (51F - Cold Holding) in glass door reach-in cooler across from ice machine. Operator stated the door was opened a lot during lunch. Operator removed tofu and placed in nearby cooler to chill.
Jul 31, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 17 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority5 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces sanitized with a chlorine solution not exposed to the sanitizer solution for at least seven seconds. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Large pot being washed by employee did not get exposed to sanitizer solution for at least 7 seconds. Employee washed, rinsed and put on cook line. Discussed with operator and operator removed large pot and placed back near triple sink to get sanitized properly.
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Non food grade paper towel used in direct contact with fish and salmon in reach-in cooler in sushi making station, and also in reach in deep freezer across from dishwashing machine.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef stored over raw shrimp in reach-in freezer across from dishwasher. Neither item commercially packaged. Also, raw chicken stored above raw shrimp in reach-in cooler across from grill. Employee removed raw chicken to properly store.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked noodles (46F - Cold Holding)in top of flip top reach-in cooler across from grill. Observed pan of noodles stored above chill line of cooler. Employee removed pan of noodles and placed in bottom of reach-in cooler to chill. Also, tofu (51F - Cold Holding) in glass door reach-in cooler across from ice machine. Operator stated the door was opened a lot during lunch. Operator removed tofu and placed in nearby cooler to chill.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing/ in disrepair at faucet of mop sink.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket exceeded maximum concentration (Chlorine +200ppm). Employee added more water and retested at 100ppm
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler on cook line across from grill soiled/ stained.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator unable to provide proof of employee food safety training. Operator has books but not filled out.
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. Operator unable to provide proof that employees are informed of reporting symptoms related to food borne illnesses to person in charge. Distributed health form to operator during this inspection
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink in warewashing area. Operator replenished soap.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored in cabinet next to ice machine. Operator labeled spray bottle of glass cleaner.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup without handle used to dispense rice. Operator removed cup from rice.
Equipment in poor repair. Handle on reach in freezer door across from grill in disrepair.
Food stored on floor. Two buckets with crunchies stored on floor next to dry food storage shelf. Also, bucket of ginger stored on floor in sushi making station.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Multiple pairs of tongs hanging from handle of oven and fryer equipment. Employee removed all tongs to properly store.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on walk-in-cooler soiled. Also, back area under grill has heavy accumulation of grease build up.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Two wet wiping cloths stored on cutting boards on cook line. Operator removed wiping cloths and placed in nearby sanitizer solution.
Jan 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw fish being stored over ready to eat fries in reach in freezer located next to grilling station. Person in charge adjusted food items to be in proper order.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork dumplings inside open bag in reach in cooler, next to grilling station is (55-59F - Cold Holding). Person in charge moved Gyoza to walk in cooler. Cooler ambient temperature indicate 42F.
Backflow preventer not inspected and serviced according to manufacturer's recommendations. Observed backflow preventer cap missing from apparatus at mop sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Beverage dispensers next to ice machine is soiled in the area around the nozzle and heavy oxidation inside ice chute.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup with no handle being used as a scoop for rice bucket located beneath food storage rack at the end of grill station.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tank beneath triple sink not properly secured.
Equipment in poor repair. Refrigerator located across from grill station has a broken right handle. Bottom shelf of Prep table across from triple sink is heavily rusted. Top of reach in freezer just outside walk in freezer is heavily soiled.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors beneath storage rack and grill station across from reach in cooler are heavily soiled.
Food stored on floor. Observed one mayonnaise bin and one salt bin stored on floor beneath triple sink. Observed soda boxes on floor beneath storage rack at kitchen entrance.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer inside reach in cooler next to grilling station.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Flip top cooler next to grill station has soiled gaskets. Refrigerator next to grilling station has soiled gaskets. Walk in cooler next to triple sink has soiled gaskets.
Nonfood-contact surfaces not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and maintenance. Non food grade drill w/paint mixture attachment used as a mixer.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed backflow preventer cap missing from apparatus at mop sink.
Sep 26, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed establishment business license expired 6-1-2023. Operator was able to renew during inspection.
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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed sushi without time mark being held on time control. Establishment just opened. Employee placed time mark on sushi.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed bucket of water with towels stored in hand sink at entrance of kitchen. Manager removed bucket from sink.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee using hand sink next to dish machine to wash lids to sauces. Manager instructed employee to not use sink. Observed bucket of water with towels stored in hand sink at entrance of kitchen. Manager removed bucket from sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed hand sink without paper towels, and soap. Manager provided paper towels and soap.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed multiple employee drinks stored throughout kitchen. Manager removed and stored properly.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler door threshold and floor of unit in disrepair. Observed cutting boards in kitchen deeply grooved. Observed rusted shelving in walk-in cooler. Observed handle of stand alone freezer broken located at entrance of sushi area.
Food stored on floor. Observed multiple boxes of cooking oil on floor near grill area.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 2 In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Manager removed and stored properly.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed hand sink located next to dish machine without hand washing sign. Inspector provided copy of hand washing sign to establishment.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled on walk-in cooler, and on cook line.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on prep table not stored in sanitizing solution.
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