YAMA SUSHI JAPANESE RESTAURANT.

City of Dallas

8989 FOREST LN STE #112 · LAKE HIGHLANDS, DALLAS

Last inspected 2023.

15 inspections on record since 2017 · Last inspected Aug 2023.

Last inspected Aug 2023. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
15
VIOLATIONS
144
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
AUG 2023

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 9
2023
PASS 11 violations
1 pts Employee Hygiene
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping food spills used for no other purpose

remove absorbent cloth stored inside RIC at sushi bar

3 pts Other
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

Steamed rice 124.3 F,

1 pts Other
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination

Do not store absorbent cloth inside sushi rice container

1 pts Sanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

Deep clean kitchen (floors, walls, ceiling, baseboards)

1 pts Facility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Repair damaged floor tile, ceiling tiles, baseboards. Replace caulk around 3-compartment sink

1 pts Facility Condition
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

Observed gap at backdoor

1 pts Employee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective

provide for all employees

3 pts Food Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Tuna 53 F, bean sprouts 48.5 F, pork 50.9 F,

2 pts Sanitation
*32 Damaged Equipment

Repair torn gaskets on RICs, cutting boards. Observed rusty cooler

3 pts Sanitation
*14 Cleaning procedure--steps Improper drying method

Observed employee dry hands on pants then in-use wet cloth after washing hands procedures

3 pts Food Storage & Handling
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol

Observed raw shrimp above soup in RIC

MAY 28
2023
FAIL 17 violations
1 pts Employee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

OBSERVED DRINKING CUP ON FOOD PREP

3 pts Other
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

BREADED SHRIMP OBSERVED AT 88 DEGREES F-MUST BE HELD AT 135OR USE TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL

3 pts Employee Hygiene
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE USE BARE HAND TO PREPARE YAKITORI CHICKEN

2 pts Food Temperature
*27 Cool TCS foods using proper methods

OBSERVED FOOD COOLED AT ROOM TEMPERATURES

1 pts Sanitation
*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep

IN SERVICE UTENSILS OBSERVED INSIDE BULK Ingredients

3 pts Sanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

STAFF MUST WASH HANDS

2 pts Food Storage & Handling
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food

LABEL ALL SQUEEZE BOTTLES AT COOK LINE

2 pts Sanitation
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

PROVIDE CHEMICAL STRIPS TO CHECK CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER.

1 pts Facility Condition
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

REPAIR LEAK AT HAND SINK FOOD PREP SINK

1 pts Food Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

LABEL BULK INGREDIENT BINS

2 pts Sanitation
*32 Equipment and Utensils Durability and Strength

DO NOT USE SINGLE USE CONTAINERS RASPBERRY SPREAD

3 pts Food Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container

CHEMICAL SPRAY BOTTLES OBSERVED NOT LABELED

1 pts Other
*40 Store single-service item in original package

SINGLE SERVICE

2 pts Sanitation
*33 Rinsing procedures - 3 compartment sink

MUST SET UP 3 COMPARTMENT SINK CORRECTLY WASH RINSE SANITIZED

2 pts Documentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

NO RFSM ON SITE

1 pts Sanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

DETAIL CLEAN WALLS UNDERNEATH RICE WARMER AND THROUGHOUT KITCHEN

1 pts Facility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

REPAIR LEAK AT HAND SINKFOOD PREP SINK

APR 9
2022
PASS 1 violation
2 pts Sanitation
*32 Damaged Equipment

REPAIR ALL COOLER HANDLES

AUG 31
2021
PASS 1 violation
1 pts Sanitation
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material

REPAIR DUCT TAPED DOOR HANDLE

SEP 15
2020
PASS 3 violations
1 pts Employee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective

HAT OR HAIRNET

3 pts Sanitation
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning

DISHWASHER UNDER 50 PPM

1 pts Facility Condition
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

VENT HOODS

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FEB 25
2020
PASS 9 violations
3 pts Sanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

observed raw salmon above RTE food and next to vegtables

3 pts Sanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

clean microwave

3 pts Sanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

wash hands and apply new gloves after changing task

2 pts Documentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

food handler certificate not on site

1 pts Other
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

wet wiping cloth on prep table

1 pts Facility Condition
*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination

excess buildup of ice in ice cream freezer/rice on floor

1 pts Food Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

label bulk food items (rice and flour)

1 pts Sanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean floors and gaskets in RICs

1 pts Facility Condition
*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping

vent hood shall be properly maintained

OCT 30
2019
PASS 10 violations
2 pts Other
*25 HACCP Plan Record to be maintained

HACCP plan record keeping

1 pts Sanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean gaskets around cooler doors, shelves in cooler, shelves above prep tables

1 pts Documentation & Training
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display

rfsm certificate not posted on visible place

3 pts Sanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

observed raw fish and shrimp stored above rte food in reach in coolers

2 pts Sanitation
*32 Equipment and Utensils Durability and Strength

observed pot with rice sit on boxes, remove card board box under equipment

1 pts Employee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

personal drink bottle in cooler

3 pts Sanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

wash hands before donning new gloves

3 pts Sanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

clean microwave

1 pts Food Temperature
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria (70 degrees Fahrenheit) or below;

observed frozen salmon sit on room temperatures

1 pts Other
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

wet cloth sit on prep tables

APR 16
2019
PASS 12 violations
2 pts Food Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

clearly date mark TCS food for 7 days only

2 pts Other
*25 HACCP Plan Record to be maintained

provide HACCP plan/ record for sushi rice last warning

1 pts Food Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

provide label for food storage containers

1 pts Sanitation
*47 Other Violations

remove plastic containers with water under sinks, organize, remove plastic wrap around equipment, wood needs to be removed behind mop sink

3 pts Sanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

observed raw fish stored above vegetables in sushi bar station, liver above rte food in kitchen station

1 pts Other
*46 Service Sinks,availability

use mop sink to dump dirty water/not outside

3 pts Sanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

clean shelves inside within 24 hours, clean ice machine, clean microwave

1 pts Sanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean coolers exterior

1 pts Other
*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination

cover food in coolers (lettuce)

3 pts Sanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

wash hands before donning new gloves

1 pts Other
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

observed wet/moist wiping cloths sit on tables

1 pts Sanitation
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

replace damaged gaskets around cooler doors

OCT 22
2018
PASS 9 violations
1 pts Employee Hygiene
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping food spills used for no other purpose

observed cloth under cutting boards

1 pts Sanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean coolers, shelves, gaskets

2 pts Other
*25 HACCP Plan Record to be maintained

provide

3 pts Food Temperature
*02 Machine vending--Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below) criteria

pork 47 degrees f

1 pts Food Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

provide label fod food storage containers

1 pts Food Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
3 pts Sanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

observed raw products above rte food in coolers

3 pts Sanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

clean ice machine, coolers, food storage containers

1 pts Employee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

observed open personal drinks on prep table

APR 19
2018
PASS 7 violations
1 pts Sanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean coolers, freezers, prep tables

1 pts Facility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

broken light shield

2 pts Facility Condition
*32 Maintain in Good Repair

cooler 53 degrees f

1 pts Employee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective

employees need to cover hair

3 pts Sanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
2 pts Other
*25 HACCP Plan Record to be maintained

keep record on site

1 pts Sanitation
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

wet cloth shall be stored in sanitizer bucket

MAR 22
2018
PASS 16 violations
1 pts Facility Condition
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

fix gap at entrance door

1 pts Employee Hygiene
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping food spills used for no other purpose

observed cloth under cutting boards

1 pts Food Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

store food 6 inches off the floor

3 pts Sanitation
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves

employees put gloves on without washing hands

1 pts Food Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

provide label for food storage containers

1 pts Facility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

replace wet ceiling tiles, cover a hole behind cooler, cover wall edges

3 pts Sanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

observed raw chicken store above rte food, raw fish above vegetables

2 pts Documentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

0 ppm

3 pts Employee Hygiene
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands

observed employee touch rte food with bare hands

1 pts Sanitation
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

provide a sign about inspection report

1 pts Employee Hygiene
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

personal drinks

3 pts Other
*10 Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction
1 pts Sanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean coolers, freezers, dish washer

2 pts Food Temperature
*29 Mechanical holding unit, thermometer location

provide thermometer in display case

2 pts Sanitation
*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.

use approved food contact equipment (no shopping bags)

3 pts Plumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

provide grease trap ticket

DEC 20
2017
PASS 11 violations
2 pts Other
*25 HACCP Plan Record to be maintained

obtain HACCP plan for sushi rice

3 pts Sanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

observed raw liver store above rte food, raw fish above lettuce, eggs above rte food

2 pts Food Temperature
*29 Mechanical holding unit, thermometer location

provide thermometer in display case

1 pts Food Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

provide label for food storage containers

1 pts Sanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean coolers, freezers, exterior of coolers must be cleaned, ice machine

1 pts Employee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective

hair must be covered

2 pts Documentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

manager not on site

1 pts Facility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

repair wall panels, cove base, wall edges

2 pts Food Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

clearly date mark TCS for days only

2 pts Documentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

provide

3 pts Sanitation
*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils

chemicals store above dish washer

JUN 29
2017
PASS 9 violations
3 pts Sanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

RAW SHELL EGGS ABOVE OTHER FOOD

3 pts Sanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/REPAIR CLEAN GASKET/SEAL

2 pts Sanitation
*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment

NEED TO BE 41F OR BELOW

2 pts Sanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
1 pts Other
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
1 pts Food Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

6 INCHES OFF FLOOR

1 pts Sanitation
*39 Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination

DON'T STORE KNIFES BETWEEN EQUIPMENT

1 pts Sanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

CLEAN DUST (EXHAUST) FROM ICE MACHINE

1 pts Sanitation
*45 Walls easily cleanable and light in color

CLEAN WALLS

MAY 31
2017
PASS 12 violations
3 pts Food Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

FOODS NEED TO BE 41 F OR BELOW

3 pts Sanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

RAW CHICKEN ABOVE COOK FOOD

3 pts Sanitation
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

O PPM

2 pts Documentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
2 pts Food Storage & Handling
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food

LABEL FOOD WITH COMMON NAME (BULK)

2 pts Sanitation
*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment

R/C NEED TO BE 41 OR BELOW

2 pts Other
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

TEST STRIPS

2 pts Sanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
1 pts Other
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
1 pts Food Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

FOOD NEED TO BE 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR

1 pts Food Temperature
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria

IMPROPER THAWING (RAW SCALLOP)/RAW CHICKEN

1 pts Sanitation
*47 Handwashing signage
MAR 31
2017
PASS 16 violations
3 pts Employee Hygiene
*14 Cloth glove--use

USE GLOVE WHEN PREPARING SUSHI

3 pts Employee Hygiene
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands

WEAR GLOVE WHEN PREPARING SUSHI

3 pts Sanitation
*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented

SEPARATE FOOD BY ARRANGEMENT (RAW FISH ABOVE VEGGIES)

2 pts Documentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
2 pts Food Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
2 pts Food Temperature
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
2 pts Other
*26 Food Consumer Advisory-raw food
2 pts Other
*31 No soap at handsink
2 pts Facility Condition
*32 Maintain in Good Repair

REPAIR DAMAGE GASKET IN R/C

1 pts Employee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective

WEAR HAIRNET

1 pts Other
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
1 pts Food Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

FOOD NEED TO BE 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR

1 pts Food Temperature
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria

IMPROPER THAWING OF SQUID

1 pts Food Storage & Handling
*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

LABEL COMMON NAME

1 pts Sanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

PROVIDE HAND WASH SIGN (ACCIDENTALLY PUT 43 BUT IT'S 47)

2 pts Other
*25 HACCP Plan Record to be maintained

NEED TO HAVE HACCP

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