YAMATO JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE AND SUSHI BAR
601 TINGLE CT · ST AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County · FL 32086
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine chlorine 0 ppm. Supply bucket low. Refilled bucket. 100 ppm chlorine.
12A-16-4High Priority – Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee returned from outside then engaged in Food service activity without washing hands. Inspector intervened. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-11-4High Priority – Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Food service employee retuned from bathroom then engaged in Food service activity without washing without washing hands second time. Inspector intervened. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 2
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Plastic lid in Hand Wash Sink by Dish machine. **Repeat Violation**
27-16-4Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water supply turned off at Hand Wash Sink by Dish machine line.
Basic 9
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Soiled deflector plate to interior of ice machine located : kitchen.
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table. Dish machine line. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee drink clothing on food service rack. Wait-station.
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food prep/service employee wearing bracelets and hand jewelry while engaged in food preparation and service.
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Food service employee with long hair. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs over oven handle. **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service to go containers stored under soap dispenser. Moved by manager.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Uncovered cut onions in walk in cooler.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 19, 2026 8:03 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.