Vki Japanese Steak House & Sushi Bar

4552 Us Hwy 98 West 1 & 2, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459

Japanese / Sushi

Last inspected: Feb 10, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2022, Vki Japanese Steak House & Sushi Bar has nine inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 10, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance”, which has been cited three times.

That's lower than the typical Santa Rosa Beach restaurant, which scores around 94. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Feb 10, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink blocked by large pot atop a small table. Operator moved items during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

31A-09-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Skirting inside ice bin at back door. **Repeat Violation**

22-20-5

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Both stalls with receptacles no lid.

32-12-6

Basic - Employee preparing food in customer section of dining area.

08B-48-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of broccoli stored on floor under dish washing sink. Operator moved to walk-in cooler shelf during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Sep 25, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Skirting inside ice bin.

22-20-5

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

32-12-6

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

10-20-4

Feb 11, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Oct 9, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 6 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink beside grill blocked by large pot of rice. **Repeat Violation**

31A-09-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**

22-20-5

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food- rice container in dry storage.

14-01-5

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone and keys stored on shelf above make table.

40-06-5

Basic - Employee preparing food in customer section of dining area. Operator moved to prep area during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-48-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 5 gallon plastic buckets of sauces stored on floor under triple sink and multiple frozen foods stored on floor in freezer.

08B-38-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name- flour.

02D-01-5

Jan 30, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

32-12-5

Aug 16, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Mar 16, 2023

Complaint Partial

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Establishment growing herbs in close proximity to dumpster and grease receptacle . Operator states that they will move the herbs to a clean and secure area. No actual cross contamination observed at time of the inspection.

08B-37-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

33-16-4

Basic - Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Operator growing herbs in dumpster enclosure.

33-30-4

Jan 4, 2023

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Oct 12, 2022

Routine - Food

5 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Show all 9 inspections Show less

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Vki Japanese Steak House & Sushi Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Vki Japanese Steak House & Sushi Bar on file is from Feb 10, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Vki Japanese Steak House & Sushi Bar?

Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Vki Japanese Steak House & Sushi Bar.

How does Vki Japanese Steak House & Sushi Bar compare to other restaurants in Santa Rosa Beach?

Vki Japanese Steak House & Sushi Bar most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Santa Rosa Beach average of 94.

Has Vki Japanese Steak House & Sushi Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Vki Japanese Steak House & Sushi Bar have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Vki Japanese Steak House & Sushi Bar 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 Vki Japanese Steak House & Sushi Bar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Vki Japanese Steak House & Sushi Bar is inspected around three times per year on average.

Nearby Restaurants

Roux 30a

114 Logan Ln Ste 1

Score: 95 — Low Risk

Picolo Restaurant and Bar

Score: 100 — Low Risk

Explore More

→ All locations in Santa Rosa Beach → Japanese / Sushi restaurants in Florida → Japanese / Sushi restaurants in Santa Rosa Beach