Sanford, Seminole County

YABI SUSHI

3755 S ORLANDO DR, Sanford, FL 32773

FoodSeating
Latest violations
20
4 High Priority
Jan 31, 2025
City
Sanford
County
Seminole
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
11

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jan 31, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 14Total: 20

14-86-1

Detail 23520406

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. - white paper towel in contact with fish at sushi bar. Manager removed Corrected On-Site

08A-08-5

Detail 23520408

High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. - bags of dumplings stored on top of eggs. Corrected On-Site

08A-02-6

Detail 23520415

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. - wrapped chicken above wrapped beef in reach in freezer. Manager moved chicken. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 23520405

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - Raw shell eggs over miso paste in walk in cooler

02B-01-5

Detail 23520416

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. - smoked salmon - fish eggs - items under "Sushi Lunch Combo" Employee added asterisk to menu. Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 23520400

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - chlorine test strips

16-15-4

Detail 23520414

Basic - Accumulation of debris on dish trays Repeat Violation

23-24-4

Detail 23520399

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - on sushi display cooler. Repeat Violation

51-11-4

Detail 23520402

Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Repeat Violation

36-37-5

Detail 23520407

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. - acoustical ceiling tiles in kitchen

36-34-5

Detail 23520411

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - area on right side of hood vent

36-17-5

Detail 23520403

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - at cookline

33-20-4

Detail 23520412

Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.

23-03-4

Detail 23520410

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior small toaster oven - walk in cooler fan covers dusty

35B-03-4

Detail 23520397

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. - back door Repeat Violation

08B-39-4

Detail 23520413

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. - unwashed mangos being prepped at sushi bar Corrected On-Site

25-32-4

Detail 23520409

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. - jug cut, used to scoop teriyaki sauce

25-06-4

Detail 23520404

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. - Togo boxes at cookline Corrected On-Site

08B-17-4

Detail 23520401

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. - unwashed peppers over portioned white sauce

14-17-4

Detail 23520398

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Aug 26, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Basic: 9Total: 10

29-34-4

Detail 23094504

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. 3 at back area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-26: Time Extended

22-20-5

Detail 23094505

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - interior and exterior ice bin soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-26: Time Extended

16-03-4

Detail 23094506

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-26: Time Extended

16-15-4

Detail 23094500

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on dish trays Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-26: Time Extended

23-24-4

Detail 23094503

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - toaster oven at sushi bar Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-26: Time Extended

36-37-5

Detail 23094501

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. - acoustical ceiling tiles throughout kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-26: Time Extended

36-73-4

Detail 23094498

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - below shelves in walk in cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-26: Time Extended

36-12-4

Detail 23094497

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. - metal floor inside walk in cooler torn, not easily cleanable Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-26: Time Extended

33-20-4

Detail 23094502

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-26: Time Extended

35B-03-4

Detail 23094499

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. - back door Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-26: Time Extended

Aug 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 15Total: 19

22-41-4

Detail 23077002

High Priority - 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. - chlorine zero ppm Warning

08A-04-5

Detail 23076987

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. - raw shell eggs over apples in walk in cooler Warning

29-34-4

Detail 23076985

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. 3 at back area Warning

11-27-4

Detail 23076992

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. - provided to operator Warning

22-20-5

Detail 23076990

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - interior and exterior ice bin soiled Warning

16-03-4

Detail 23076995

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Warning

16-15-4

Detail 23076994

Basic - Accumulation of debris on dish trays Warning

23-24-4

Detail 23077000

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - toaster oven at sushi bar Warning

51-11-4

Detail 23076993

Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Warning

36-37-5

Detail 23076989

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. - acoustical ceiling tiles throughout kitchen Warning

24-14-4

Detail 23077001

Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. - knives in between food prep sinks. Manager removed Corrected On-Site Warning

13-03-4

Detail 23076999

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. - cook line employee Corrected On-Site Warning

36-73-4

Detail 23076997

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - below shelves in walk in cooler Warning

36-12-4

Detail 23076998

Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. - metal floor inside walk in cooler torn, not easily cleanable Warning

33-20-4

Detail 23076988

Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Warning

29-27-4

Detail 23076986

Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. - mop sink removed. Manager states waiting for plumber to reinstall Warning

23-03-4

Detail 23076991

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - Wall fan at dish station Warning

35B-03-4

Detail 23077003

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. - back door Warning

36-27-5

Detail 23076996

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - at dish station Warning

Mar 11, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 11Total: 16

08A-04-5

Detail 22709489

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shrimp over raw veggies

08A-05-6

Detail 22709495

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw scallops over pasta in the walk in cooler

08A-17-6

Detail 22709488

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged.

03A-02-5

Detail 22709491

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. krab (55F - Cold Holding) small under counter refrigerator, operator removed all product and will check at the pm hour Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 22709492

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Chicken slicer not clean

22-20-5

Detail 22709499

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bin has a black mold like substance present on the white divider -ice bin for the soda station

16-03-4

Detail 22709487

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Heavy build up of lime scale and debris. The interior of the doors need to be cleaned

14-01-5

Detail 22709498

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Large no handle container in the rice bin

36-37-5

Detail 22709496

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In the stock room the ceiling tiles are damaged, in the cooks line and throat the kitchen the wrong ceiling tiles are used

12B-02-4

Detail 22709501

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employeees eating in the prep area

40-06-5

Detail 22709502

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Back pack stored on a storage shelf

14-11-5

Detail 22709500

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -hood filters are damaged 2 need replacement

36-73-4

Detail 22709493

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -at the cooks line under the equipment -at the server station under the soda ice bin

36-62-4

Detail 22709490

Basic - Light not functioning. At the sush station

23-03-4

Detail 22709497

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -shelf under the flat top grill -fan gaurd on the glass door cooler souled

35B-03-4

Detail 22709494

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.

Nov 16, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 5Total: 5

36-32-5

Detail 22450685

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In the back area the ceiling is pealing and needs to be repaired - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-16: Time Extended

36-73-4

Detail 22450688

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Build up aat the base boards and around equipment - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-16: Time Extended

36-24-5

Detail 22450689

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. At the back stockroom wall - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-16: Time Extended

36-62-4

Detail 22450686

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. In the kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-16: Time Extended

35B-03-4

Detail 22450687

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-16: Time Extended

Nov 8, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 11

22-41-4

Detail 22432565

High Priority - 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. 0 PPM unit not drawing the chemical Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 22432569

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over a tup of candy and fruit in the walk in cooler

12A-03-4

Detail 22432567

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee rinsed hands in the prep sink

31A-09-4

Detail 22432571

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Server tray in the front sink

36-32-5

Detail 22432566

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In the back area the ceiling is pealing and needs to be repaired

06-09-1

Detail 22432574

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Sushi tuna in sealed plastic wrap. On the package it states remove product from package and thaw

12B-07-4

Detail 22432568

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Over the make cooler on the line

36-73-4

Detail 22432573

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Build up aat the base boards and around equipment

36-24-5

Detail 22432570

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. At the back stockroom wall

36-62-4

Detail 22432572

Basic - Light not functioning. In the kitchen

35B-03-4

Detail 22432564

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.

Mar 7, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 14Total: 17

22-41-4

Detail 21837267

High Priority - 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. 200 ppm

02C-01-5

Detail 21837265

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Several items not dated

11-27-4

Detail 21837264

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided DBPR HR 5030-104 Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events

22-20-5

Detail 21837270

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bin has a black mold like substance present on the white divider

51-11-4

Detail 21837262

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. At the walk in cooler

36-32-5

Detail 21837274

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling shows damage or is in disrepair. In the back room ceiling has 3 areas that show water damage

24-14-4

Detail 21837261

Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment At the 2 compartment sink knieves stored between

14-71-4

Detail 21837272

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Sushi cooler doors repaired with tape

40-06-5

Detail 21837269

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Body lotion stored at the tea station

14-25-5

Detail 21837271

Basic - Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Sushi rice was stored in a wooden bin

36-17-5

Detail 21837273

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. At the cooks line

08B-38-4

Detail 21837266

Basic - Food stored on floor. At the ice bin

21-04-4

Detail 21837276

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

36-62-4

Detail 21837263

Basic - Light not functioning. In the kitchen several

23-03-4

Detail 21837277

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior door to the Baluch cooler

35B-03-4

Detail 21837275

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Door was open and not protected the screen is not covering the doot

08B-17-4

Detail 21837268

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Avocados not washed at the sushi bar

Oct 25, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 12Total: 12

22-20-5

Detail 21523418

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bin build up of a black mold like substance

36-32-5

Detail 21523412

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. At the office door the ceiling is missing it's track to hold the tile tight

12B-07-4

Detail 21523416

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Over the main line make cooler

14-11-5

Detail 21523407

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Wire whip is attached to a handle and uncleanable

36-17-5

Detail 21523411

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In the kitchen at the line several cracked tiles

36-11-4

Detail 21523414

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. In the walk in cooler the metal floor is damaged

36-24-5

Detail 21523408

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. At the dishwasher the stainless steel panel is not secured to the wall

10-17-4

Detail 21523413

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knifes stored between the 2 2compartment sinks

36-62-4

Detail 21523415

Basic - Light not functioning. At the ice machine Kitchen Sushi bar

23-03-4

Detail 21523410

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Shelf at the office has a build up of tempura flour - hood filters grease accumulation -grease build up on the cook line wall and floor along the wall

35B-03-4

Detail 21523417

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door

25-06-4

Detail 21523409

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Foam containers on the line

Apr 4, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 9Total: 13

08A-02-6

Detail 20979980

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw scallops over Lomein, operator moved items Corrected On-Site

53A-05-6

Detail 20979986

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager not present 7 employees engaged in food service Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 20979987

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Items not dated in the walk in cooler or sushi coolers

41-17-4

Detail 20979975

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Pink bottle notlabled

22-20-5

Detail 20979977

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. A black mold like substance is present on the white divider

51-11-4

Detail 20979981

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

29-18-4

Detail 20979985

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing.at the ice machine

14-25-5

Detail 20979979

Basic - Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Sushi rice wooden bin is not made of a hard wood

08B-38-4

Detail 20979976

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of pealed onions on the floor in the kitchen

22-08-4

Detail 20979984

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior and exterior of the toaster oven at the sushi bar

23-03-4

Detail 20979982

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Soup warmer exterior

35B-03-4

Detail 20979978

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.

29-11-4

Detail 20979983

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. The pressure release valve on the dishwasher

Oct 11, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 3

22-41-4

Detail 20576440

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - 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. 0 ppm - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-11: O PPM Time Extended

02C-02-5

Detail 20576441

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pasta, sushi fish not labeled and dated - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-11: Time Extended

08B-38-4

Detail 20576442

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil, prepped broccoli - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-11: Mayonnaise stored on the floor in the stock room Time Extended

Oct 8, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 10

22-41-4

Detail 20573413

High Priority - 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. 0 ppm

35A-05-4

Detail 20573410

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live under the dishwasher

03A-02-5

Detail 20573408

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sushi bar cooler ; tuna (46°F - Cold Holding); eel (46°F - Cold Holding); salmon (47°F - Cold Holding)

02C-02-5

Detail 20573411

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pasta, sushi fish not labeled and dated

51-11-4

Detail 20573409

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

14-11-4

Detail 20573412

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Duct tape used to repair. Scale

08B-38-4

Detail 20573417

Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil, prepped broccoli

08B-39-4

Detail 20573414

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Employee prepping mushrooms without washing

36-27-5

Detail 20573416

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In the prep area at the freezer

21-07-4

Detail 20573415

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 200+ PPM