YELLOW TAIL SUBS GRILL INC
27275 S DIXIE HWY · HOMESTEAD · Dade County · FL 33032
Inspection Summary
Emergency Closure Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
32 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 8
12A-07-5High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee remove soiled gloves then take new pair to replace no hand wash. Coached employee on proper hand wash procedures. **Warning**
35A-02-8High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. Observed at drive thru area of kitchen approximately 6 live small flying insects on walls. Observed at ice bin 1 live flying insects on interior of bin. Observed at water heater room approximately 40+ live flying insects on walls. **Warning**
41-05-4High Priority – Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed can of household roach spray at kitchen prep table. **Warning**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed at cook line 4 live roaches crawling across floor. Observed at fire suppression extinguisher above reach in cooler, 6+ live roaches. Observed at dish washing area shelf approximately 6+ live roaches crawling between cleaned containers. Observed at prep table in kitchen 2 live roaches crawling on prep table where uncovered hot sauce containers were being prepped. Observed at water heater closet 8 live roaches crawling out of door frame. Observed at dry storage area 4 live roaches crawling on walls and shelves where flour bags are stored. Observed 1 live roach crawling out of box of parchment paper used to wrap food items. Observed 1 live roach crawling from under gyro machine at cook line. Observed 1 live roach crawling on lid of reach in cooler flip top. **Warning**
35A-23-4High Priority – Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed at dish washing area shelf 100+ roach droppings on shelf and metal containers. **Warning**
12A-09-4High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed cook coat raw chicken then proceed to grab raw tilapia and wash off gloves. **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line table fried chicken (101F – Hot Holding). As per operator less than 30 minutes. Operator placed into cooler to cool. **Warning**
41-15-5High Priority – Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100+ppm). Operator began to dilute. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 2
53B-02-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed for employee, Steve, hired more than 60 days. **Warning**
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 for prepped conch in walk in cooler not date marked. As per operator from the day prior. **Warning**
Basic 22
35A-06-4Basic – Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed at drive thru area big zapper with an accumulation of dead flys and roaches. **Warning**
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at all reach in cooler and freezer handles. **Warning**
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Warning**
36-03-4Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed missing pieces and broken throughout. **Warning**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed at fire suppression extinguisher at cook line 7+ dead roaches. Observed at wall above hand wash sink in kitchen 2 dead roaches. Observed at dish washing shelf with clean containers 4 dead roaches. Observed at drive thru window shelf 4 dead roaches in cob web dust. **Warning**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at both establishments exit doors. **Warning**
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at walk in cooler threshold. **Warning**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed throughout. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed at kitchen area 3 plastic gallons of hot sauce and a case of water stored on floor. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed throughout. **Warning**
10-12-5Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed stored on soiled soda grate at drive thru window. **Warning**
10-02-4Basic – In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed at cook line tongs and grease cleaner spatula stored on soiled pipe at cook line. **Warning**
35B-02-4Basic – Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed at drive thru bug zapper stored on top of soda machine. Observed at dry storage area big zapper stored on shelf above bags of flour. **Warning**
14-34-4Basic – Interior of ice machine/bin with scaling that has pitted the surface **Warning**
36-64-5Basic – Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed at rear dry storage area where flour is stored. **Warning**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed throughout all reach in coolers. **Warning**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed at reach in cooler containers of tilapia, shrimp and conch fritters stored uncovered. Observed at dry storage shelf bucket of dry seasoning stored uncovered. **Warning**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen conch at prep sink in standing water. Operator turned on water to properly thaw. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
36-50-4Basic – Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hood filter at cook line soiled with grease build up" **Warning**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout with dirty build up, dead roaches and cob webs and flys. **Warning**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at cook line. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 12:00 AM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
7 observation(s)
8 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.