Yamato Japanese Steakhouse
6550 Caroline St, Milton, FL 32570 · Permanent Food Service · License 6701655
What drove the grade
Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Nov 2 routine inspection2 high priority (1 no follow-up needed, 1 fixed on the spot), 1 intermediate, 3 basic-12
- Safety score88
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitNov 2, 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.
6 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food.
Upon inspection, observed partially thawed repackaged raw salmon stored with packages of imitation krab in the same container in walk-in cooler. Manager had employee remove salmon and place into separate container during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
Upon inspection, observed bottle of drain cleaner stored on lower shelf under flat top grill on front line at establishment.
Intermediate1
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.
Basic3
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food.
Upon inspection, observed case of unwashed zucchini stored over storage containers of sliced carrots in walk-in cooler.
Food stored on floor.
Upon inspection, observed buckets of sauce stored on floor in walk-in cooler.
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Upon inspection, observed ice buildup on fan guard and shelves in walk-in freezer at establishment.
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
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.