Yummy Japanese Steakhouse

2387 W Hwy 98 Ste-E, Mary Esther, FL 32569
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Public records show seven inspections at Yummy Japanese Steakhouse stretching back to 2022. On Jan 27, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.

“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Compared to the broader Mary Esther restaurant scene, where the average is 95, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.

7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 27, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork 44f in walk in cooler less than 1 hour. Operator moved pork to colder holding unit. Door to walk in cooler opened often. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
86
Dec 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Upon inspection took Lomein noodle temperature inside walk-in cooler and it read 46F, supervisor took temperature of same item and was 45F. Operator stated that it was cooked the day prior. A stop sale was issued.
03A-02-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Upon inspection observed moisture between stacked bowls. Operator proceeded to invert bowls at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
82
Feb 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap at bottom right side of rear kitchen doorway. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
95
Sep 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
82
Jan 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
78
Jul 20, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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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. Upon inspection observed wrapped raw chicken not in original package stored above pork dumplings in reach in freezer next to walk in cooler. Operator corrected storage during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Upright sliding glass reach in cooler where salads held without ambient thermometer present.
05-09-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Upon inspection observed small plastic bowl resting in fish stock container on shelf in kitchen left side of cook line. Operator removed bowl during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Yummy Japanese Steakhouse last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Yummy Japanese Steakhouse on file is from Jan 27, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Yummy Japanese Steakhouse?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Yummy Japanese Steakhouse.

How does Yummy Japanese Steakhouse compare to other restaurants in Mary Esther?

Yummy Japanese Steakhouse most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Mary Esther average of 95.

Has Yummy Japanese Steakhouse's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Yummy Japanese Steakhouse have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Yummy Japanese Steakhouse 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 Yummy Japanese Steakhouse inspected?

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