Yabi Sushi
Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026
39
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Yabi Sushi, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 12, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around 13 violations across recent inspections versus roughly 15 violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “outer openings not protected with self-closing doors”, showing up six times.
That's lower than the typical Sanford restaurant, which scores around 77. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 12, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
39
Jul 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
33
Jan 31, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. - white paper towel in contact with fish at sushi bar. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. - bags of dumplings stored on top of eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-08-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. - wrapped chicken above wrapped beef in reach in freezer. Manager moved chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - Raw shell eggs over miso paste in walk in cooler
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. - smoked salmon - fish eggs - items under "Sushi Lunch Combo" Employee added asterisk to menu. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - chlorine test strips
16-37-1
Basic - Accumulation of debris on dish trays **Repeat Violation**
16-15-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - on sushi display cooler. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. - acoustical ceiling tiles in kitchen
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - area on right side of hood vent
36-34-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - at cookline
36-17-5
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
33-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior small toaster oven - walk in cooler fan covers dusty
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. - back door **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. - unwashed mangos being prepped at sushi bar **Corrected On-Site**
08B-39-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. - jug cut, used to scoop teriyaki sauce
25-32-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. - Togo boxes at cookline **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. - unwashed peppers over portioned white sauce
08B-17-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
22
Aug 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. 3 at back area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-26: **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - interior and exterior ice bin soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-26: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-26: **Time Extended**
16-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on dish trays **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-26: **Time Extended**
16-15-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - toaster oven at sushi bar **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-26: **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. - acoustical ceiling tiles throughout kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-26: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - below shelves in walk in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-26: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. - metal floor inside walk in cooler torn, not easily cleanable **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-26: **Time Extended**
36-12-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-26: **Time Extended**
33-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. - back door **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-26: **Time Extended**
35B-03-4
55
Aug 19, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 15 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High 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. - chlorine zero ppm **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. - raw shell eggs over apples in walk in cooler **Warning**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. 3 at back area **Warning**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. - provided to operator **Warning**
11-27-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - interior and exterior ice bin soiled **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on dish trays **Warning**
16-15-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - toaster oven at sushi bar **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. - acoustical ceiling tiles throughout kitchen **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. - knives in between food prep sinks. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-14-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. - cook line employee **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - below shelves in walk in cooler **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. - metal floor inside walk in cooler torn, not easily cleanable **Warning**
36-12-4
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. **Warning**
33-20-4
Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. - mop sink removed. Manager states waiting for plumber to reinstall **Warning**
29-27-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - Wall fan at dish station **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. - back door **Warning**
35B-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - at dish station **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-03-4
27
Mar 11, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw scallops over pasta in the walk in cooler
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged.
08A-17-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. krab (55F - Cold Holding) small under counter refrigerator, operator removed all product and will check at the pm hour **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shrimp over raw veggies
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Chicken slicer not clean
22-02-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -at the cooks line under the equipment -at the server station under the soda ice bin
36-73-4
Basic - Light not functioning. At the sush station
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -shelf under the flat top grill -fan gaurd on the glass door cooler souled
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
35B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bin has a black mold like substance present on the white divider -ice bin for the soda station
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Heavy build up of lime scale and debris. The interior of the doors need to be cleaned
16-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Large no handle container in the rice bin
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In the stock room the ceiling tiles are damaged, in the cooks line and throat the kitchen the wrong ceiling tiles are used
36-37-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employeees eating in the prep area
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Back pack stored on a storage shelf
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -hood filters are damaged 2 need replacement
14-11-5
29
Nov 8, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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High 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. 0 PPM unit not drawing the chemical **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over a tup of candy and fruit in the walk in cooler
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Server tray in the front sink
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee rinsed hands in the prep sink
12A-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In the back area the ceiling is pealing and needs to be repaired
36-32-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Sushi tuna in sealed plastic wrap. On the package it states remove product from package and thaw
06-09-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Over the make cooler on the line
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Build up aat the base boards and around equipment
36-73-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. At the back stockroom wall
36-24-5
Basic - Light not functioning. In the kitchen
36-62-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
35B-03-4
43
Mar 7, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 14 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High 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. 200 ppm
22-41-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Several items not dated
02C-01-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided DBPR HR 5030-104 Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events
11-27-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bin has a black mold like substance present on the white divider
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. At the walk in cooler
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling shows damage or is in disrepair. In the back room ceiling has 3 areas that show water damage
36-32-5
Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment At the 2 compartment sink knieves stored between
24-14-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Sushi cooler doors repaired with tape
14-71-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Body lotion stored at the tea station
40-06-5
Basic - Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Sushi rice was stored in a wooden bin
14-25-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. At the cooks line
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. At the ice bin
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Light not functioning. In the kitchen several
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior door to the Baluch cooler
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Door was open and not protected the screen is not covering the doot
35B-03-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Avocados not washed at the sushi bar
08B-17-4
33
Oct 25, 2022
Routine - Food
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Yabi Sushi last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Yabi Sushi on file is from Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Yabi Sushi?
Across the inspection record, “outer openings not protected with self-closing doors” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Yabi Sushi.
How does Yabi Sushi compare to other restaurants in Sanford?
Yabi Sushi most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the Sanford average of 77.
Has Yabi Sushi's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Yabi Sushi have averaged around 13 violations per visit, down from roughly 15 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Yabi Sushi means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Yabi Sushi inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Yabi Sushi is inspected around three times per year on average.
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