VKI JAPANESE STEAK HOUSE & SUSHI BAR
4552 US HWY 98 WEST 1 & 2 · SANTA ROSA BEACH · Walton County · FL 32459
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
33 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
03A-02-4High Priority – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.- Spicy tuna 47°F, salmon 46°F, cream cheese 44°F. All items out less than four hours. Moved to walk-in cooler to cool. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
08A-05-4High Priority – Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in the walk-in cooler- Beef stored over margarine, and beef stored over unwashed vegetables. Raw pork stored over portioned ice cream in walk-in freezer .**Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.- Two live roaches on storage shelf above rice brute in dry storage area. Three live roaches on shelf under to go containers in dry storage area. One live roach on the floor under the reach-in cooler between cook-line and expedite area. **Warning**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found.- Four dry droppings on the floor next to reach-in cooler in the bar area. **Warning**
Intermediate 6
22-21-4Intermediate – Accumulation of black mold-like substance inside the ice bin at wait station. **Warning**
11-07-4Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Warning**
31A-03-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Cookline- wire whisk and third pan. Hibachi handwash sink cleaning supplies stored inside sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02B-01-4Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items (Sushi)contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. **Warning**
53B-14-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
03F-10-4Intermediate – Written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food missing food items, Shell eggs and tempura batter are missing from form. **Warning**
Basic 23
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-01-4Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food(sushi rice). **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-44-4Basic – Case of cooking oil stored on floor in kitchen. **Warning**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning**
08B-45-4Basic – Cooler of escolar stored on floor in walk-in freezer. **Warning**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises.- Four dead roaches on the floor under the grill on the cook line. Two dead roaches on the floor under the reach in cooler in the bar area. Two dead roaches behind the microwave in the bar area. One dead roach on the shelf, next to a case of drink lids in dry storage area. **Warning**
40-07-4Basic – Employee personal items, (two jackets and one backpack) stored with food in dry storage area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in the kitchen. Including under reach-in coolers, in the dry storage area, and in the dish pit area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-19-4Basic – Food debris and residue on exterior of stand up reach-in cooler near dish pit area. **Warning**
23-20-4Basic – Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of oven.- Sides of fryer, stove top, grill. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall between the back door and mop sink. Cove molding missing in this area as well. **Warning**
14-42-4Basic – Hood filters above stove area in disrepair. **Warning**
14-70-4Basic – Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Warning**
10-08-4Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at wait station. **Warning**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment (oven)door handle between uses. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-01-4Basic – In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. – Scoop handle touching sugar. **Warning**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of salamander oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning**
05-16-4Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler on cook line. **Warning**
23-09-4Basic – Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets on cook line. **Warning**
08B-13-4Basic – Stored food (chicken) not covered in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-41-4Basic – Walk-in freezer gasket in disrepair. **Warning**
36-26-4Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. **Warning**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.- Not labeled tempura flour on cookline, sushi in Sushi cabinet, assorted bottles not labeled.**Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 2:29 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.