Inspection Report

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CAFE YAO

4259 W FLAGER ST · CORAL GABLES · Dade County · FL 33134

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 20, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3685116
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13590975
DBPR license2338367

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority3 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 3

#6High Priority08B-02-4

High Priority – Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. **Warning**

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#7High Priority22-11-5

High Priority – Food-contact surfaces in contact with time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned at least every four hours. Blenders. **Warning**

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#8High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit. Observed at walk in cooler raw shell eggs on top of the shelf next to ready to eat products. **Warning**

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Intermediate 3

#9Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Blenders soiled with food debris. **Warning**

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#10Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

#11Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed prepared food without labels, elaboration date. **Warning**

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Basic 5

#1Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots and pans not inverted. **Warning**

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#2Basic24-06-4

Basic – Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Rack soiled with food debris. **Warning**

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#3Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed wet nesting in blender. **Warning**

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#4Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed at product's rack several items opened and uncovered. **Warning**

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#5Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several containers for nuts without proper identification. **Warning**

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Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 9:55 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
3 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
3 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.