Yaakuza Japanese Thai Sake Bar
925 N Courtenay Pkwy #8, Merritt Island, FL 32953 · Permanent Food Service · License 1506340
What drove the grade
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F. eggs (50°F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (47°F - Cold Holding) items were prepared this morning
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 27 routine inspection1 high priority (no follow-up needed), 2 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 4 basic-12
- Safety score88
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitOct 27, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
7 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F. eggs (50°F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (47°F - Cold Holding) items were prepared this morning
Intermediate2
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No soap provided at handwash sink.
Hand sink in kitchen, employee put soap at sink
Fixed on the spot
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: 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 & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Kleawmai A, and Suttee A, both hired more than 60 days, no proof of training
Basic4
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
4 cloths around kitchen on floor, cook picked up cloths
Fixed on the spot
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Hood filters soiled
Code 32, Restrooms: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Employee bathroom
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Employee bathroom, used for both females and males, employee put cover on trash can
Fixed on the spot
Reporting only1
Code 47, Electrical wiring: Observed electrical wiring in disrepair.
For reporting purposes only. In kitchen, orange extension cord running coolers
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.