Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

YELLOW TAIL SUBS GRILL INC

27275 S DIXIE HWY · HOMESTEAD · Dade County · FL 33032

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 19, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3685455
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13592290
DBPR license2334830

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority5 Intermediate19 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical25 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#20High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw gizzards stored above tilapia filet on rack at walk in cooler. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 5

#21Intermediate11-27-4

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. **Warning**

Warning
#22Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed grease accumulated on fryers at cook line. Also observed soiled food containers at walk in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#23Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#24Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning**

Warning
#25Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 19

#1Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on walk in cooler/ freezer handles. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at kitchen area. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drink on preparation table across fryers, employee removed during inspection. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic36-01-4

Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed under fryers at cook line. Also throughout kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at walk in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed flour container stored on floor at dry storage area. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic33-20-4

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

Warning
#8Basic10-08-5

Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at soda machine. Employee removed during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationWarning
#9Basic36-62-4

Basic – Light not functioning. Observed at walk in freezer. **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic51-13-4

Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**

Warning
#11Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease accumulated around fryers, also observed on table next to fryers. Also observed grease accumulated on hood filters. **Warning**

Warning
#12Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid. **Warning**

Warning
#13Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled walk in cooler shelves. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#14Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed Togo boxes stored on floor by pick up window. Operator stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#15Basic38-04-4

Basic – Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#16Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed fries (frozen) next to breaded station at kitchen area. Employee moved to reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#17Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at walk in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#18Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**

Warning
#19Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour and batter mix container not identified with common name at dry storage area. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 10:03 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 7 · Food not re-served
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
2 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 26 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
2 observation(s)
Category 34 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
4 observation(s)
Category 39 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 43 · Separation from living/private areas and restricted kitchen access
1 observation(s)
Category 52 · Misrepresentation / misbranding
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.