BIG YARD RESTAURANT
18085 NW 27 AVE · MIAMI GARDENS · Dade County · FL 33056
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
03D-02-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked cabbage (45F – Cooling); goat (45F – Cooling) stored in the walk in cooler overnight, as per owner states due to open and close door so much, items get affected. Ambient thermometer outside unit is 42F.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw jerk chicken (45F – Cold Holding) stored in the walk in cooler overnight, as per owner states due to open and close door so much, items get affected. Ambient thermometer outside unit is 42F.
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed jerk chicken (113F – Hot Holding); fried chicken (98F – Hot Holding) stored on the steam table for less than 2 hours. Spoke to operator about using time as a public health. Provided form.
Intermediate 1
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed slice cakes with no date label.
Basic 3
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed entrance to kitchen reach in cooler in poor repair. Operator uses it as a storage.
14-36-5Basic – Interior of freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 14, 2026 11:06 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
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.