YAMATO DEFUNIAK SPRINGS FL LLC
1310 US-331 UNIT A · DEFUNIAK SPRINGS · Walton County · FL 32435
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 6/1/24 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken ( open box ) stored above shell eggs in walk in cooler .
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 4 live roaches observed : 4 live roaches observed on second shelf of dry storage rack on and around boxed sweet seasoning and packaged vinegar. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen Cook line – vegetable dumplings 53F less than 1 hr. Operator instructed to rapidly cool the dumplings to 41F or below.
Basic 8
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 11 dead roaches observed: 1 dead roach on floor of wait / expo station in front of the ice machine. 3 dead roaches observed on dry storage shelves next to boxed soy sauce and vinegar containers. 1 dead roach observed in mop sink basin. 4 dead roaches observed on top of chemical containers in warehouse wash area. 1 dead roach observed on top of the dish machine. 1 dead roach on packaged single service lids on dry storage shelf. **Warning**
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Front wait station and floor of walk in cooler.
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under Hibachi cook line **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
10-17-4Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Kitchen cook line Cleaver stored between table and make bar. Removed and cleaned during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
38-04-4Basic – Light not provided in walk-in cooler.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease and food debris. Shelf under Hibachi cook top **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Hibachi station **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 3:04 AM.
Violation category totals
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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.