Yesake

1503 E Buena Vista Dr #E, West Side D12, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830

Japanese / Sushi

Last inspected: Dec 10, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Yesake has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 10, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

“Interiorof bottom turbo chef oven has accumulation” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Yesake's latest score of 82 falls below the Lake Buena Vista average of 87. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Dec 10, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw tuna and salmon over wakame in under counter reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Basic - Interiorof bottom turbo chef oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

22-08-4

Feb 27, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Sep 3, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Checked dish machine three times final rinse not reaching properly temperature wash cycle 152°f, final rinse 164°f after the dish machine four time, spoke to technician from Hobart at time of inspection Fixed leak on the dish machine will order part. **Corrected On-Site**

22-57-6

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed no measuring device to checked hot sanitizer dishmachine. Manager found test strips at the end of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

16-62-1

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a watch wearing food handling.

13-07-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed food splash on the top panel of the microwave oven. **Corrected On-Site**

22-08-4

Apr 12, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

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. One employee working in the food prep area, not able provide proof of food handling training.

53B-13-5

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed shredded cheese not date marked stored inside reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-03-5

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or reach -in freezer. Observed top panel of reach in freezer has ice buildup on the panel. **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Oct 2, 2023

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer closest to back door

14-69-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Oven holding buns handle on front counter **Corrected On-Site**

10-20-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Food tray on front counter **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Apr 4, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed four flying insects on the wall in the back kitchen area, Manager will notify current pest control service, will check on next routine inspection.

35A-02-6

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed restaurant license has expired 4/1/2023

50-17-3

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed rice spilled on the floor in the back kitchen near CO2 cylinders.

36-73-4

Basic - Openings to the outside for equipment, such as ventilation fans, not screened or otherwise protected when the equipment is not in operation. The ventilation fan is not working properly at the back door.

35B-07-4

Dec 8, 2022

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed large lime and scale build up inside the dishmachine.

16-23-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ac vent has dust accumulation on the vent directly above ice machine.

36-34-5

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of the turbo oven has grease accumulation on the surface.

22-08-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed food debris on the bottom of reach in cooler.

22-16-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Yesake last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Yesake on file is from Dec 10, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Yesake?

Across the inspection record, “interiorof bottom turbo chef oven has accumulation” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Yesake.

How does Yesake compare to other restaurants in Lake Buena Vista?

Yesake most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Lake Buena Vista average of 87.

Has Yesake's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Yesake have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Yesake means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Yesake inspected?

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

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