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Yamato Ii
April 21, 2026 · Closed by the city
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- official resultClosed by the city
- inspection typeEating & Drinking
- failed findings14
- critical findings2
Failed findings
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When to Wash (P)criticalInspector note: Observed the host walking over to the rice cooker opening it up and scooping the rice into a to go container. Ensure staff is trained on when to wash hands.
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(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)criticalInspector note: Salmon 52F. Asked the staff member to remove the salmon from the sushi case. Condense the amount of salmon on the plate and put both plates back into the refrigeration unit underneath to bring the temp down to below 41F. Ensure staff is trained on making sure all food items are being held at 41F or below and not putting too much out for display.
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(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)Inspector note: Please provide a PIC when the manager is not at the establishment.
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Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures (Pf)Inspector note: High temp dishmachine- Wash 105F Rinse 101F. Contact licensed company to repair dishmachine. Discontinue using the machine until it has been repaired. No means to wash dishes/pot and pans. 3 bay sink does not have plugs. No detergent for the dishmachine. Provide. Owner put the irreversible thermometer inside 150F.
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(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)Inspector note: Observed soiled counters and shelving hand sinks serving trays on top of the dishmachine interior and exterior of the 2 door refrigeration unit observed mold like substance inside the ice machine. Observed soiled floors in the walk in refrigeration units. Remove everything off all counters and shelving clean and sanitize. Clean and sanitize the inside of the ice machine to remove mold- like substance. Observed paper towels being used on the shelving behind the sushi bar. Remove paper towels from the shelving.
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Controlling Pests (Pf)Inspector note: Observed rat droppings on the floor inside the waitstation in the mop closet under shelving and on top of the counters. Staff member was sweeping the kitchen and I observed rat droppings inside the dust pan. Observed several small flies/drain flies in the kitchen inside the room with the lockers and behind the bar. Owner was able to provide 2 recent pest reports. 4 Juevnile catches with photos. Repair front exterior door to ensure no day light is getting through the middle of the door. The door needs to be tight fitting to ensure no rodent activites. Provide detailed IPM report from a licensed exterminator. Clean sanitize and remove any pest droppings. Several small flies/drain flies (location). Please consult with a licensed pest control/extermination company and obtain a detailed report confirming that there are no pest captures no signs of activity and no sanitation concerns. All identified or potential entry points and structural voids must be properly treated and sealed prior to the next inspection. Pest control service frequency should be increased as needed until the issue has been fully resolved and verified. Email over pest report after every pest inspection for review. Recommend meeting with the exterminator and walking around with him/or her at the time of the inspection.
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Conformance with Approved Procedures (Pf)Inspector note: Logs are not being recorded every day. The last entry was 4/12/26. Ensure staff are recording the PH for the rice. Observed expired buffer solution. Provide buffer solution.
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(A) Ceasing Operations and Reporting (Pf)
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Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)Inspector note: Observed food items in the walk- in with no covers/lids. Provide proper lids.
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Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)Inspector note: Observed no sanitizer buckets set up behind the sushi bar. Staff is storing wiping clothes on the counter.
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Using Drain Plugs (C)Inspector note: No drain plugs for the 3 bay sink. Provide drain plugs.
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Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)Inspector note: Observed soiled floors throughout the establishment. Clean and sanitize floors to remove soil and grease. Remove kitchen equipment away from the wall to clean underneath kitchen equipment. Clean and organize the mopcloset. Observed soiled walls throughout the kitchen area. Clean to remove soil. Observed heavy grease on the hood filters. Hood expires in June. Clean hood and filters to remove grease. Observed dust on the ceiling vents throughout the kitchen. Clean to remove the dust.
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Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)Inspector note: Observed trash under the stairs leading down to the front door of the restaurant. Observed empty fish cases being stored under the stairs and containers. Remove
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Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)Inspector note: Observed a broom stick holding up the 3 bay sink. Remove and repair. Observed card board being stored inside the broken floor tiles under shelving and a broken floor tile being stored ove a floor drain. Remove and repair floor.
What changed since the previous inspection?
Compared with Pass on January 12, 2026: 14 findings appeared for the first time.
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