YAMASAKI MODERN JAPANESE SUSHI

Name: YAMASAKI MODERN JAPANESE SUSHI
Address: 500-580 ATLANTIC BLVD UNIT 560, NEPTUNE BEACH, FL, 32266, US
Rating: 80

500-580 ATLANTIC BLVD UNIT 560, NEPTUNE BEACH, FL 32266

License #2616435

🍱 Japanese/Sushi ℹ️

80 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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Latest inspection

March 19, 2026 · 10 findings · 3 critical

Routine - Food

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YAMASAKI MODERN JAPANESE SUSHI in NEPTUNE BEACH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 80 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has been inspected 5 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 19, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 37 total violations — 10 critical, 8 major, 19 minor.

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December 8, 2025

The latest inspection on March 19, 2026 shows 10 observation rows: 3 critical, 1 major, and 6 minor.

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Disposition: Warning Issued
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with mold like substance near ice chute of unit.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.n Observed multiple drinks on prep tables and shelves above prep areas.
[13-07-4] Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed multiple employees engaging in food preparation wearing watches.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed multiple buckets of soy sauce on floor of kitchen. Observed cases of oil stored on floor of kitchen.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in use tongs hanging on handle of kitchen oven. Employee removed and stored properly .
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled with mold like substance.
[14-86-1] Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed multiple food items raw fish, cut onions, cut meats lined with non food grade paper towels throughout kitchen and sushi bar.
[03F-02-5] 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 rice held on TIME As A Public Health Control without time mark. Employee placed time mark on sushi rice.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of car wash cleaner stored on top of soda box located in back room. Employee removed and stored properly .
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed employee handwashing sink blocked with bucket located next to ice machine. Manager removed and stored properly.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[06-09-1] Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed commercially processed Tuna reduced oxygen packaged fish 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.
[12B-12-5] 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 multiple drinks throughout kitchen without lid and straw and stored on prep tables. Employee removed and stored properly.
[13-07-4] Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation wearing bracelets.Observed employee engaging in food preparation wearing a watch.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed drink cups at soda station wet nesting.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed light shining from outside at back door.
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in sushi bar in standing water at 73F. Employee removed and stored properly.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled.
[14-86-1] Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed multiple raw fish and TCS foods lined with non food grade paper towels. Manager stated he will remove paper towels.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored in small cooler located in bar over ready to drink juice. Manager removed and stored properly.
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed commercially processed Tuna reduced oxygen packaged fish 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.
[03E-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Observed cooked ribs reheated for immediate service not reach 165F, Cooked ribs (140F - Reheating). Employee reheated more cooked ribs to 165F.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun holder soiled located in bar.
[02B-01-5] Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed drink menu that has drink SHITSAKE SOUR that contains raw egg white without identifying under consumer advisory.
[11-26-1] 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. Observed establishment without proof 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. Manager sent copy of Employee Health agreement form.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[06-09-1] Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed Commercially processed tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen completely thawed in walk in cooler. See stop-sale
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed pans wet nesting on clean drying shelf.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed box of food stored on floor of walk in freezer. Manager removed and stored properly.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in use tongs hanging on oven handles in kitchen. Employee removed and stored properly.
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not stored to dry. Employee hung mops to dry properly.
[41-07-4] Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of Tylenol stored on shelf over reach in cooler. Employee removed and stored properly.
[14-86-1] Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towels lining pans of raw steak and raw fish throughout kitchen. Manager will remove paper towels from food containers.
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed Commercially processed tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen completely thawed in walk in cooler. See stop-sale
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed employee hand washing station blocked with bucket stored in sink. Employee removed and stored properly.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottles containing sanitizer without label. Employee placed label on spray bottle.