Hatsu Hana Restaurant/Yellowtail Sushi & Asian Kit — Yellowtail Sushi & Asian Kitchen
Last inspected: Jun 25, 2025
70
Score
Going back to 2015, Hatsu Hana Restaurant/Yellowtail Sushi & Asian Kit — Yellowtail Sushi & Asian Kitchen has 12 inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Jun 25, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded nine times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Hatsu Hana Restaurant/Yellowtail Sushi & Asian Kit — Yellowtail Sushi & Asian Kitchen's 70 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
12
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 25, 2025
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS, DISHWASHING AREA AND FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW UNFINISHED WOOD ON THE WALL ON THE EXTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE AND ABSORBENT SURFACES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESS ICE BUILD UP INSIDE SEAFOOD AND MEAT CHEST FREEZERS LOCATED IN BASEMEN. MUST REMOVE ICE AND CLEAN CHEST FREEZERS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA ALSO OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN FRONT AND REAR OF BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS, FRONT DINING AREA AND INSIDE THE UNISEX CUSTOMERS AND EMPLOYEES EMPLOYEES WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURN OUT LIGHT BULB ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPLACE BURN OUT LIGH BULB AND MAINTAIN INTENSITY LIGHTING.
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Jul 23, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DISHWASH AREA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID 3-COMPARTMENT SINK PIPE MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.
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Aug 31, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: SUSHI 1-DOOR PREP COOLER RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGE DOOR GASKETS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND HOOD FILTERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: PREP AREA PAINT PEELING ON WALL BY VENTILATION HOOD. MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT, SAID WALL SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Aug 13, 2021
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12- ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.12--THE ICE SCOOP MUST NOT BE STORED INSIDE THE ICE WITH THE HANDLE SUBMERGED. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.11(B, C, D, E)-- THE INTERIOR DOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER IS IN POOR REPAIR WITH EXPOSED INSULATION AND PEELING TAPE USED AS A REPAIR. MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR WITH MATERIAL TO BE COMPLETELY SEALED, SMOOTH, AND CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11-- EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM USED AS A SEALANT FOR HOLES AND OPENINGS IN WALLS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY MUST BE REMOVED/CUT, OR SANDED DOWN TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----ALL RAW WOODEN WALLS, SHELVING, TABLE LEGS MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----NOTED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 6-201.13-- MISSING BASEBOARD COVING THROUGHOUT THE SUSHI BAR PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE BASEBOARD COVING TO SEAL OPEN GAP BETWEEN THE WALLS AND FLOORS. 6-501.114-- UNUSED ICE MACHINES, POTTED PLANTERS IN THE BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.----ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE REAR BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM AND THE 1ST FLOOR LONG CLOSET MUST BE ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.
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Jul 30, 2021
Complaint
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NOTED ANIMAL ORIGIN RAW MENU ITEMS NOT DISCLOSED OR REMINDED FOR THE CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU. MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND CONSUMERS OF SUCH ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: THE ICE SCOOP MUST NOT BE STORED INSIDE THE ICE WITH THE HANDLE SUBMERGED. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: THE INTERIOR DOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER IS IN POOR REPAIR WITH EXPOSED INSULATION AND PEELING TAPE USED AS A REPAIR. MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR WITH MATERIAL TO BE COMPLETELY SEALED, SMOOTH, AND CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM USED AS A SEALANT FOR HOLES AND OPENINGS IN WALLS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY MUST BE REMOVED/CUT, OR SANDED DOWN TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----ALL RAW WOODEN WALLS, SHELVING, TABLE LEGS MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----NOTED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MISSING BASEBOARD COVING THROUGHOUT THE SUSHI BAR PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE BASEBOARD COVING TO SEAL OPEN GAP BETWEEN THE WALLS AND FLOORS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: UNUSED ICE MACHINES, POTTED PLANTERS IN THE BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.----ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE REAR BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM AND THE 1ST FLOOR LONG CLOSET MUST BE ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.
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Jun 3, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDER COOKED FOOD ITEMS (SUSHI) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE FRYER. MUST CLEAN INTERIROR OF FRYER AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: TOOL ROOM FLOOR CLUTTERED THROUGHOUT. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE.
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Oct 22, 2019
Routine
6 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DOCUMENTATION STATING SALMON AND OTHER FISH USED FOR SUSHI HAVE BEEN FROZEN FOR PARASITE DESTRUCTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN FREEZING RECORDS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDER COOKED FOOD ITEMS (SUSHI) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: NOTED EXPIRED SUSHI LAB ANALYSES TEST LETTER DATED 1/15/2013. INSTRUCTED TO UPDATE THE LAB ANALYSES LETTER OR OBTAIN A TEST KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AT THE DINNING TABLES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: NOTED EQUIPMENT (FREEZER), UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS STORED UNDERNEATH THE WASTE WATER PIPE LINES AT THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR RELOCATE ITEMS FROM UNDER PIPES OR ENCASE PIPES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP SERVICE COOLER, AND DOOR OF WALK IN COOLER . INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA ON SHELVES AND INSIDE THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED HOLES, CRACKS AND OPENINGS ON CEILING AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA ALL AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN, SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION
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May 9, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND RUSTY SHELVING UNITS INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT KITCHEN AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND CEILING NOT SMOOTH AND EASY ABOVE FOOD STORAGE AT BASEMENT. MUST MAKE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.
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Jul 18, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GRAYISH, YELLOW STAINS FROM CURTAINS LEADING INTO KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN GRAYISH STAINS FROM SIDE WALL OF ICE MACHINE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT BULB NEAR DISH MACHINE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN REAR BASEMEENT STORAGE ROOM. NOTED WOODEN BOARDS, CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ANY UNUSED MATERIALS AND STORE THE REMAINDER AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Aug 15, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE TINT FOIL AS A LINER FOR SHELVING AT THE COOKS LINE. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS INSIDE 2-DOOR REACH-ING COOLER SHELVING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FEW BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN BASEMENT BY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT LOCATED IN THE FRONT COUNTER BAR AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 4, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 31, 2015
License
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDSINK CONVENIENTLY ACCESSIBLE TO THE FRONT COUNTER BAR AND TO THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN, IN EACH AREA, A CONVENIENTLY ACCESSIBLE HANDSINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE, WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE GASKETS ON THE SUSHI PREP COOLERS TO BE TORN AND DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN A SPLASHGUARD TO THE LEFT OF THE EXPOSED HANDSINK AT THE SERVER STATION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT ACCUMULATION ON THE UPPER INTERIOR PORTION OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE FRYER IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AT 1ST FLOOR PREP. MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: BASEMENT PREP AREA CEILING LIGHT BULBS NOT COVERED/PROTECTED OVER PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVER FOR LIGHT BULBS ABOVE BASEMENT PREP TABLE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hatsu Hana Restaurant/Yellowtail Sushi & Asian Kit — Yellowtail Sushi & Asian Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hatsu Hana Restaurant/Yellowtail Sushi & Asian Kit — Yellowtail Sushi & Asian Kitchen on file is from Jun 25, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hatsu Hana Restaurant/Yellowtail Sushi & Asian Kit — Yellowtail Sushi & Asian Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Hatsu Hana Restaurant/Yellowtail Sushi & Asian Kit — Yellowtail Sushi & Asian Kitchen.
Has Hatsu Hana Restaurant/Yellowtail Sushi & Asian Kit — Yellowtail Sushi & Asian Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hatsu Hana Restaurant/Yellowtail Sushi & Asian Kit — Yellowtail Sushi & Asian Kitchen have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Hatsu Hana Restaurant/Yellowtail Sushi & Asian Kit — Yellowtail Sushi & Asian Kitchen means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Hatsu Hana Restaurant/Yellowtail Sushi & Asian Kit — Yellowtail Sushi & Asian Kitchen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hatsu Hana Restaurant/Yellowtail Sushi & Asian Kit — Yellowtail Sushi & Asian Kitchen is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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