YAMA JAPANESE RESTAURANT
200 NE 2 AVE #110, Delray Beach, FL, 33444
Most recent inspection
- Date
- February 24, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 6
- Jurisdiction
- Palm Beach County (West Palm Beach), FL
Violations (6)
- 14-86-1CriticalRepeatCorrected on site
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container in fried fish skin , tempura shrimp , cilantro, cut cucumbers. Operator removed paper towels
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container in fried fish skin , tempura shrimp , cilantro, cut cucumbers. Operator removed paper towels **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
High Priority
- 03F-02-5CriticalCorrected on site
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking...sushi rice at sushi station , employee time marked.
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking...sushi rice at sushi station , employee time marked. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority
- 10-08-5Corrected on site
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in ice machine. Operator properly stored.
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in ice machine. Operator properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
- 21-12-4Corrected on site
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses multiple wet towels at sushi bar. Employee removed.
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses multiple wet towels at sushi bar. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
- 03D-15-4
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection...
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection...observed at 2:44 boiled chicken 55F, boiled shrimp 67F in flip top reach in cooler at kitchen, operator stated that food was boiled 10:30 to serve customer. Took another thermometer at 3:10 pm chicken 53F, shrimp 64F. Operator covered food with ice to chill fast . **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate
- 31A-11-4RepeatCorrected on site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing....thawing chicken in handwashing at kitchen, stored container in handwashing sink at sushi bar . Operator removed
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing....thawing chicken in handwashing at kitchen, stored container in handwashing sink at sushi bar . Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate
Source: Palm Beach County (West Palm Beach), FL health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.