Yamasaki Modern Japanese Sushi
Last inspected: Mar 19, 2026
43
Score
Yamasaki Modern Japanese Sushi appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2024. The most recent report on file is from Mar 19, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around seven violations to closer to 10 violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Restaurants in Neptune Beach average 72, so Yamasaki Modern Japanese Sushi trails the local norm. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
5
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 19, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of car wash cleaner stored on top of soda box located in back room. Employee removed and stored properly . **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed Sushi rice held on TIME As A Public Health Control without time mark. Employee placed time mark on sushi rice. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed multiple food items raw fish, cut onions, cut meats lined with non food grade paper towels throughout kitchen and sushi bar. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
14-86-1
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed employee handwashing sink blocked with bucket located next to ice machine. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in use tongs hanging on handle of kitchen oven. Employee removed and stored properly . **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled with mold like substance.
23-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with mold like substance near ice chute of unit.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.n Observed multiple drinks on prep tables and shelves above prep areas. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed multiple employees engaging in food preparation wearing watches. **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple buckets of soy sauce on floor of kitchen. Observed cases of oil stored on floor of kitchen.
08B-38-4
43
Dec 8, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 7, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored in small cooler located in bar over ready to drink juice. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed commercially processed Tuna 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. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Observed cooked ribs reheated for immediate service not reach 165F, Cooked ribs (140F - Reheating). Employee reheated more cooked ribs to 165F. **Corrected On-Site**
03E-02-5
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed multiple raw fish and TCS foods lined with non food grade paper towels. Manager stated he will remove paper towels. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
14-86-1
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun holder soiled located in bar.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed drink menu that has drink SHITSAKE SOUR that contains raw egg white without identifying under consumer advisory. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed establishment without proof that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Manager sent copy of Employee Health agreement form. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in sushi bar in standing water at 73F. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed light shining from outside at back door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation wearing bracelets.Observed employee engaging in food preparation wearing a watch.
13-07-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed multiple drinks throughout kitchen without lid and straw and stored on prep tables. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-12-5
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. Observed commercially processed Tuna 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. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed drink cups at soda station wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
29
Apr 2, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed Commercially processed tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen completely thawed in walk in cooler. See stop-sale
01B-13-4
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towels lining pans of raw steak and raw fish throughout kitchen. Manager will remove paper towels from food containers. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-86-1
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of Tylenol stored on shelf over reach in cooler. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottles containing sanitizer without label. Employee placed label on spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed employee hand washing station blocked with bucket stored in sink. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
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. Observed Commercially processed tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen completely thawed in walk in cooler. See stop-sale
06-09-1
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed pans wet nesting on clean drying shelf.
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of food stored on floor of walk in freezer. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in use tongs hanging on oven handles in kitchen. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not stored to dry. Employee hung mops to dry properly. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
41
Nov 25, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Yamasaki Modern Japanese Sushi last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Yamasaki Modern Japanese Sushi on file is from Mar 19, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Yamasaki Modern Japanese Sushi?
Across the inspection record, “non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Yamasaki Modern Japanese Sushi.
How does Yamasaki Modern Japanese Sushi compare to other restaurants in Neptune Beach?
Yamasaki Modern Japanese Sushi most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Neptune Beach average of 72.
Has Yamasaki Modern Japanese Sushi's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Yamasaki Modern Japanese Sushi have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Yamasaki Modern Japanese 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.
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