Yamato Kitchen

1121 Holland Dr #25, Boca Raton, FL 33487
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Nov 5, 2025
58
Score
Medium Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Yamato Kitchen, the earliest from 2024. On Nov 5, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

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

The city-wide average sits at 74, which Yamato Kitchen's 58 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

4
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 5, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce...raw chicken above carrots in walk in cooler . Operator properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer sticky .
22-12-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink or wiping cloths...Chlorine
16-37-1
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves.
14-05-4
58
Mar 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
26
Oct 31, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
78
Mar 22, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
4 major violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Use of Restriction and Exclusion
FL-04
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Yamato Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Yamato Kitchen on file is from Nov 5, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Yamato Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Boca Raton?

Yamato Kitchen most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Boca Raton average of 74.

Has Yamato Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Yamato Kitchen have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Yamato 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 Yamato Kitchen inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Yamato Kitchen is inspected around two times per year on average.