YIHI JAPAN
1675 W 49 ST FC1 1238
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 1/31/2025
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-31: **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-31: **Time Extended**
- 42-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-31: **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 12/12/2024
- 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator began cleaning during the inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-12: **Time Extended**
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-12: **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed shelf under preparation table next to the fryer rusted. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-12: **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-12: **Time Extended**
- 29-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking pipe at HWS across from three compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-12: **Time Extended**
- 42-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-12: **Time Extended**
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Observed for Vitalino Escalante and Santos Sales, no proof of any training available. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-12: **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 12/11/2024
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator began cleaning during the inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen area. Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed shelf under preparation table next to the fryer rusted. Warning
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in front of reach in cooler next to ice machine. Repeat Violation Warning
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw ground beef thawing at room temperature. Warning
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen area. Warning
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking pipe at HWS across from three compartment sink. Warning
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Repeat Violation Warning
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Warning
- 22-42-4:High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine +200ppm) Operator diluted with water. Final solution Triple Sink (Chlorine 100ppm). Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (55F - Cold Holding) ); raw beef (51F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (51F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler under the griddle. As per operator for 2 hours. Operator placed ice over the items for cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - 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. Observed for Vitalino Escalante and Santos Sales, no proof of any training available. Warning
Inspection Date: 7/25/2024
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed front of ice machine, water on the floor.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bucket containing salt stored on the floor at kitchen. Employee stored salt bucket six inches above the floor. Corrected On-Site
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Repeat Violation
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed thank you bags used to stored ready to eat vegetables, ginger, cabbage and carrots.
Inspection Date: 3/11/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8508431
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents dusty.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bucket with soy sauce stored on the kitchen floor. Employee stored soy sauce bucket six inches above the floor. Corrected On-Site
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed underwater heater at kitchen.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed inside bucket. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed frozen chi stored in than you bags inside reach in freezer at kitchen.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed under grill at front counter raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (45F - Cold Holding) According to manager open for about 30 minutes. Employee placed ice bags inside food containers for rapid chill. 20 minutes later, raw chicken (42F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (41F - Cold Holding) Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container inside hand wash sink at front counter. Employee rem plastic container. Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 9/25/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8384464
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at kitchen area water on the floor. Repeat Violation
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in 3 door reach in cooler rusted shelves. Repeat Violation
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at kitchen area. Repeat Violation
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored ins bucket. Repeat Violation
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed handout to operator. Repeat Violation
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Manager provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing windex at fro counter area, no labeled. Manager labeled spray bottle. Corrected On-Site
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Google Rating
★★★½☆ (3.8/5)
(43 reviews)Price Level
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Opening Hours
Monday:11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday:11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday:11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday:11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday:11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday:11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Sunday:11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
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Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025
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