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YAMATO

700 E WILLIAMS ST, Apex, NC 27502

Latest restaurant inspection for YAMATO in Apex, NC recorded grade A on February 27, 2026.

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Latest result
A
Grade A
Last inspection
February 27, 2026
Inspector 2800
Establishment ID
4092016087
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Violations on latest inspection
3
Summary of the most recent inspection findings available in this dataset.

Recent inspection history

February 27, 2026
Restaurant inspection · Grade A
A
July 30, 2025
Restaurant inspection · Grade A
A
November 13, 2024
Restaurant inspection · Grade A
A
July 30, 2024
Restaurant inspection · Grade A
A
No PDF available
March 27, 2024
Restaurant inspection · Grade A
A
No PDF available

Latest inspection details

Sushi bar has been temporarily closed for a few months. Variance not needed at this time. PIC advised to get variance for sushi rice when sushi bar reopens. Variance was not provided on previous inspection.

Latest recorded violations

#10 · -1 demerits · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible
Repeat
5-205.11 Using a Handwashing Sink - Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Huge blocks of ice and cleaning items were stored on the sushi bar hand washing sink. A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. Items were removed. ***CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION (CDI)***REPEAT VIOLATION***
#49 · -1 demerits · Non-food contact surfaces clean
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4-602.13 Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
The sides of the salad cooler are soiled with dust and residue. Counters under grill have extensive food debris accumulation. Grease is dripping from hood vent above cookline. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of dust, dirt, food residue and debris accumulation. Increase cleaning frequency. ***REPEAT VIOLATION***
#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
6-501.12 Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Walls and ceilings throughout kitchen contain splatter and build up. Physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. PIC advised.
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