YAO'S
15 ALAFAYA WOOD BLVD STE 107, Oviedo FL 32765 · 321-765-4801
Last inspected Aug 26, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. - 6 on dirty rag bin - 4 on shelves of clean equipment
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 26, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Aug 18, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. -154° rinse temperature. -Operator dishwasher several times
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - cooked rice 63° less than 4 hours per operator - operator corrected placed in walk-in cooler.
Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. - 154°sanitizing temp. - Operator ran dishwasher several times.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - rice scoop store in 78° water next to rice cooker. - Operator corrected
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jan 9, 2026Inspection 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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No copy of latest inspection report available.
Stored food not covered. - rice in walk in cooler.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jul 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -White cutting board on make line.
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.
No temperature measuring device provided on dishmachine.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - small traces of black substance.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - green cutting boards
Jan 31, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Open dumpster lid.
Jan 24, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate5 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Establishment is conducting non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods and the written procedures are not available upon request. -provided operator with DBPR provided written plan, reviewed and filled out during time of inspection
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. -raw tuna not identified leading to consumer advisory
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.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. -provided operator reporting form and filled out by employees
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -Right ride HWS in kitchen, hot/cold water shut off due leak per operator, second kitchen HWS available on left side
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -overflow rim inside ice machine, mold like substance
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -dishes wet nesting on storage rack
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Open dumpster lid.
Jul 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -stainless steel bowls on storage rack
Light lenses in ceiling above prep/dishwasher area soiled.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Aug 22, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - wonton cooler
Aug 21, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. - 6 on dirty rag bin - 4 on shelves of clean equipment
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - raw chicken 52f <4 hours - pad Thai noodles 62f <4 hours - dumplings 52f <4 hours - poodled eggwash 48f <4 hours
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. - boba 95f. Employee added time sticker
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - wonton cooler
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. - below prep table in back area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - top of dish machine
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. - front counter
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.