Yama Fuji Ii

No 5, Riverside, RI 02915

Japanese / Sushi

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Yama Fuji Ii three times, with records going back to 2023. On Jan 7, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

The latest visit found four violations, down from six violations the time before.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

The city-wide average sits at 82, which Yama Fuji Ii's 61 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 7, 2026

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 4 violations

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated

Inspector notes: Raw animal foods observed stored above ready-to-eat foods in the walk-in refrigerator. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage.

3-302.11

Chemical sanitizer does not meet required criteria (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Chlorine sanitizer solution was observed in excess of 200 parts per million (ppm). A chlorine sanitizer solution applied to food contact surfaces must be between 50-100 ppm. Dishwasher was adjusted during inspection and was at proper concentration.

7-204.11

Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly

Inspector notes: A strainer was observed in the hand-washing sink at the sushi station. Employee observed rinsing cleaning rag in this sink. A hand-washing sink must not be used for purposes other than hand washing.

5-205.11

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: Thermometers are lacking in refrigeration unit(s). All cold holding equipment used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must have at least one thermometer inside the unit that is located to allow easy viewing of the temperature display.

4-203.12

Jan 7, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.

View 4 violations

Chemical sanitizer does not meet required criteria (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Chlorine sanitizer solution of the dishwasher was observed in excess of 200 parts per million (ppm). A chlorine sanitizer solution applied to food contact surfaces must be between 50-100 ppm. Sanitizer was adjusted during inspection and registered 100 ppm at the end of inspection.

7-204.11

Hands not washed when required (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Employee observed putting on gloves upon starting work without washing hands. Food employees must wash their hands before putting on gloves.

2-301.14

Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Container observed in the hand-washing sink at the sushi station. A hand-washing sink must not be used for purposes other than hand washing.

5-205.11

Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the ice machine and condenser fans/piping in the walk-in cooler have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. These areas must be cleaned.

4-601.11(B)

Sep 22, 2023

Routine

2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.

View 7 violations

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized

Inspector notes: The chlorine sanitizer concentration for the sanitizing cycle of the dishwasher was 0 parts per million (ppm). Chlorine sanitizing solutions must be between 50-100 ppm. Service call is to be placed. 3-bay sink must be used to sanitize all food equipment/dishes/utensils until the dishwasher has been serviced and is achieving proper sanitizer concentration.

4-501.114

Fish not frozen to destroy parasites

Inspector notes: Raw fresh fish is used to prepare sushi. Raw fish that may contain parasites must be frozen before service or sale in a ready-to-eat form (-4 degrees F or below for 7 days, -31 degrees F or below for 15 hours or -31 degrees F or below until solid and then stored at -20 F or below for 24 hours) before service. Owner/operator is to obtain proper parasite destruction letters for raw fish. These letters must remain on-site.

3-402.11

Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: A bowl of eggs observed in the hand-washing sink. A hand-washing sink must not be used for purposes other than hand washing. In addition, the sink was lacking hand soap. Hand soap/cleanser must be available at all times for proper hand-washing.

5-205.11

Working containers of toxic materials not identified (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Spray bottles used for storing chemicals taken from bulk supplies were not marked with the common name of the chemical.

7-102.11

Sanitizer test kit not available

Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the chlorine sanitizing solution for the dishwasher.

4-302.14

Food storage containers not labeled with contents (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Working containers of dry ingredients are not labeled with the common name of the food. Working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages, such as flour, herbs, salt, sugar, and spices must be labeled with the common name of the food.

3-302.12

Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Eggrolls and other food product observed uncovered, directly under the condenser fans in the walk-in cooler. Foods must be protected from contamination.

3-305.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Yama Fuji Ii last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Yama Fuji Ii on file is from Jan 7, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Yama Fuji Ii?

Across the inspection record, adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Yama Fuji Ii.

How does Yama Fuji Ii compare to other restaurants in Riverside?

Yama Fuji Ii most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Riverside average of 82.

Has Yama Fuji Ii's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Yama Fuji Ii have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around four violations compared to about six previously.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Yama Fuji Ii 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 Yama Fuji Ii inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Yama Fuji Ii is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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