EL YUKAYEKE LATIN FOOD
9045 STARKEY RD, Seminole FL 33777 · 727-278-8129
Last inspected Jul 15, 2026 · 7 visits since January 2024
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5 inspections trending up, 38 points better than where it started.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Approximately 14 dead roaches in glue traps in kitchen and restroom, operator disposed of traps
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Front counter cooler - pasta salad prepared 7/13, flan prepared 7/12, date marks added
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles soiled in kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled
Jan 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Inhaler on shelf next to clean plates over prep table, removed
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cigarette box on top of clean plates, removed and plates cleaned
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Approximately 14 dead roaches in glue traps in kitchen and restroom, operator disposed of traps
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Over kitchen
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach under triple sink, operator cleaned area
Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Establishment currently has a non-seating license, but owner has added two tables (4 seats) indoors and two picnic tables (8 seats) outdoors, allowing customers to eat onsite. Owner has a seating change evaluation form and was advised to have form completed prior to changing license to a Seating license.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of grease under cook line
Only means for public to access the bathroom is through a food preparation, ware washing, or food storage area. Informed operator that customers must be escorted through kitchen to access restroom
Aug 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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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. Chlorine wiping cloth bucket 200ppm, diluted to 100ppm
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Tres leches cake, flan and pasta salad in glass cooler at front counter not dated
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Over triple sink
Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Establishment currently has a non-seating license, but owner has added two tables (4 seats) indoors and two picnic tables (8 seats) outdoors, allowing customers to eat onsite. Owner has a seating change evaluation form and was advised to have form completed prior to changing license to a Seating license.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Between prep tables, removed
Only means for public to access the bathroom is through a food preparation, ware washing, or food storage area. Informed operator that customers must be escorted through kitchen to access restroom
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Pork and ground beef cooling in coolers whiled covered with plastic wrap and foil, advised operator to cool uncovered in an area not at risk for cross contamination, uncovered and moved to freezer
Utensils in poor condition. Meat cleaver handle repaired with duct tape
Jan 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Cardboard boxes on ground outside dumpster enclosure
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled
Sep 13, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Top of chest freezer rusted through lid
Jul 31, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Unpackaged raw beef over cooked empanadas in freezer
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over cooked pork, order corrected
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Operator only has food handler certificate (State Food Safety). Inspector discussed requirements and provided list of approved programs.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quat test kit for triple sink
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink in kitchen, replaced
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pork and sauces prepared on 7/29, date added
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public.
Equipment in poor repair. Top of chest freezer rusted through lid
Food stored on floor. Poking oil on floor in kitchen, relocated
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Oven door handle
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Pollock thawing in standing water, moved to cooler
Jan 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.