Fujiyama Japanese Steakhouse

5959 20 St #110, Vero Beach, FL 32960 · Permanent Food Service · License 4105194

Official report

out of 100

Grade C

Safety score 72 of 100

Latest visit: Sep 4, 2026

What drove the grade

Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.High priority · fixed by the Sep 4 follow-up · 14 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Aug 27 routine inspection
2 high priority (1 fixed by the Sep 4 follow-up, 1 fixed on the spot), 3 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot, 2 repeats), 10 basic (3 repeats); basic violations cost 12 at most
-28
Safety score72

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 2 visits

Aug272026

Routine inspection

15 violations found · Inspector came back once

Follow-up visitSep 4, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
7 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
- 2 Intermediate
- 5 Basic
What was still cited
Intermediate2
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
  More time given
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.
  More time given
Basic5
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
  More time given
  Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  More time given
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  More time given
- Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  More time given
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Tiles on wall above dish area are in disrepair
  More time given
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
First visitAug 27, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
15 violations found:
- 2 High priority
- 3 Intermediate
- 10 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority2
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
- Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
  Wd40 stored next to sauces on cooks line
  Fixed on the spot
Intermediate3
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
  Cook line make table cutting board
  Repeat violation
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
  Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.
Basic10
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Stored food not covered.
  Tempura batter in dry storage
  Fixed on the spot
  Food stored on floor.
  Scallops in walk in freezer
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
  In cooked rice
  Fixed on the spot
  Equipment in poor repair.
  Torn gasket on sushi bar reach in cooler
  Repeat violation
  Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  Glass door cooler
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  Walls and deflector shield
- Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  Repeat violation
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Tiles on wall above dish area are in disrepair
- Code 40, Employee personal belongings: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
  Fixed on the spot
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

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

Food-contact surface: Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
Wet nesting: Stacking dishes or containers before they have dried, which traps moisture where germs can grow.