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YOLYS RESTAURANT

2900 NW 12 AVE · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33127

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 15, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3339642
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8358901
DBPR license2324467

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
7 High Priority5 Intermediate19 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical31 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 7

#20High Priority41-07-4

High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed personal medicine stored inside reach in cooler for drinks at front counter.

#21High Priority03D-02-5

High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed two containers of refried beans cooked the night before as per operator. Did not reach required temperature. Refried beans (51F – Cooling)

#22High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed horchata stored inside non food grade thank you bags at front counter. Operator removed and put inside clear storage bags.

#23High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shelled eggs over ready to eat cooked white rice.

#24High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed white rice (56F – Cold Holding), potato salad (54F – Cold Holding) and refried beans (51F – Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler. As per employee, products were made and stored the night before. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat ViolationStop Sale
#25High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed coleslaw (48F – Cold Holding); cut lettuce (52F – Cold Holding); pico de gallo (55F – Cold Holding); cheese (48F – Cold Holding); cream (52F – Cold Holding); white rice (56F – Cold Holding); potato salad (54F – Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler across cook line. Observed milk (56F – Cold Holding) at front counter. As per employee, milk has been out for under 2 hours. Employee put milk back inside cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation
#26High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed yuca root (129F – Hot Holding) right near three compartment sink. Operator reheated yuca root.

Intermediate 5

#27Intermediate05-05-4

Intermediate – Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ambient thermometer inside reach in cooler across cook line not working.

#28Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mixer next to reach in cooler soiled.

#29Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink near three compartment sink in kitchen. Operator restocked paper towels **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#30Intermediate02C-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 cooked sauce mix with no date label inside reach in cooler in dry storage area.

#31Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water in men's public bathroom.

Basic 19

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used to scoop cooked white rice at kitchen prep area.

#2Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots and pans not inverted in some areas of kitchen.

#3Basic21-05-5

Basic – Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed cloth being used to keep tortillas warm near food prep table in kitchen.

#4Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board in kitchen with cut marks and no longer usable. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed hand bags and purses underneath food prep table in kitchen.

#6Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler with broken door handle. Observed torn gaskets inside reach In cooler near food prep table. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap underneath exterior exit door in dry storage area.

#8Basic14-38-4

Basic – Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cracked lid inside reach in cooler near food prep table.

#9Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of plantains on floor next to cook line.

#10Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed cracks and damage to wall behind cook line.

#11Basic10-06-5

Basic – In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed wooden spoon cracked and broken on top of rice. Observed ladle hung on top of food prep table.

#12Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filter system soiled. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#13Basic14-33-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves with rust near food prep table.

#14Basic08B-54-4

Basic – Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed pot of soup half uncovered next to hand wash sink exposed to splash.

#15Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled in kitchen prep area.

#16Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not hung to dry in dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#17Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed several wet wiping cloths in kitchen prep area not in sanitizing solution.

#18Basic21-09-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed soiled wet cloth used to clean flat grill top.

#19Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed metal pan of flour on top of shelf with no label.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 22, 2026 12:49 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
3 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
6 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
3 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
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.