YAMASAKI MODERN JAPANESE SUSHI

Based on 4 health inspections, YAMASAKI MODERN JAPANESE SUSHI in NEPTUNE BEACH has earned a 2.7/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

500-580 ATLANTIC BLVD UNIT 560

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 12/8/2025

Inspection #: 3615329

Inspection Date: 10/7/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10905451

  • 06-09-1:Basic - 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. Repeat Violation
  • 12B-12-5:Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site
  • 13-07-4:Basic - 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:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed drink cups at soda station wet nesting. Repeat Violation
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed light shining from outside at back door.
  • 10-07-4:Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled.
  • 14-86-1:High Priority - 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. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - 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. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 03E-02-5:High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun holder soiled located in bar.
  • 02B-01-5:Intermediate - 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. Warning
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - 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. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 4/2/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10729932

  • 06-09-1:Basic - 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:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed pans wet nesting on clean drying shelf.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of food stored on floor of walk in freezer. Manager removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-20-4:Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site
  • 42-01-4:Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of Tylenol stored on shelf over reach in cooler. Employee removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-86-1:High Priority - 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - 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:Intermediate - 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. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottles containing sanitizer without label. Employee placed label on spray bottle. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 11/25/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8600923

  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed establishment without choking poster. Inspector provided copy of choking poster. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-32-5:Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed chemical dish machine without proper chemical test kit for sanitizer solution.
  • 02B-02-5:Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed establishment without consumer advisory. Inspector provided copy of Consumer Advisory. Corrected On-Site