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TASTE OF YEMEN

12822 N 56 ST, Temple Terrace FL 33617 · 718-340-8922

Last inspected Aug 24, 2026 · 5 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats75
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA3916362
Grade history
OCT 23
JAN 25
DEC 25
AUG 26
— STEADY

4 inspections within 12 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
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. Emailed to operator.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $320

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
3--2021038021Jun 1, 2021Oct 12, 2021$320

Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Aug 24, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager missing a Florida approved certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator is in the process of remodeling the restaurant, equipment has been removed and moved around. Provided plan review guide.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning
Equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed pans and cooking equipment being stored outside. Operator stated that it is going to be trashed, discussed the importance of removing unused equipment.
Basic/24-07-4
Dec 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by the entrance of the kitchen. Employee provided paper towel.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on the flip top unit.
Basic/14-09-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filter with grease build up. Employee stated that they have someone coming out to clean it later this week.
Basic/23-03-4
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed a ceiling fan with dust build up.
Basic/36-50-4
Oct 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
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. Emailed to operator.
Intermediate/11-27-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator placed paper towels at sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed some grease build up on hood vent.
Basic/23-03-4
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.
Basic/24-18-4
Jul 13, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink in kitchen.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Warning/Return visit Jul 13, 2023 · Time Extended

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.