Inspection Report

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YELLOW TAIL SUBS GRILL INC

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 22, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3461007
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8769379
DBPR license2334830

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority7 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical18 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#9High Priority22-12-5

High Priority – Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. **Warning**

Warning
#10High 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 chicken stored above raw fish fillets inside walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#11High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken strips (54F – Cold Holding); conch fritters (48F – Cold Holding); conch (48F – Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (48F – Cold Holding); cut lettuce (48F – Cold Holding) on reach in cooler at cook line, less than 4 hours. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 7

#12Intermediate03C-96-4

Intermediate – Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without monitoring and documenting initial heating time and temperature, cooling times and temperatures, cold holding temperature and final cooking temperature. Observed chicken not monitored. **Warning**

Warning
#13Intermediate11-27-4

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
#14Intermediate03C-90-4

Intermediate – Establishment is conducting non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods and the written procedures are not available upon request. **Warning**

Warning
#15Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled white cutting board. Also observed soiled food containers. **Warning**

Warning
#16Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed by pick up window. Manager restocked during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#17Intermediate53B-02-5

Intermediate – 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. Erick M. Willy R and Ariel T. are employees have been working more than 60 days. **Warning**

Warning
#18Intermediate22-31-4

Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed bottom part of preparation table next to flat grill. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 8

#1Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled walk in cooler/freezer handles. Also on unit at cook line. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed several water marks on cei tiles throughout establishment. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed tennis and book bag employee on preparation table. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under reach in cooler by pick up window. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in all units at kitchen area. Also observed soiled fryers. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic12B-13-4

Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed personal drink inside reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#7Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in all units at kitchen area. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled wall by ice machine. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 1, 2026 2:56 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
3 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
4 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.