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YARD HOUSE 8372

2610 SAWGRASS MILLS CIR 1401, Sunrise FL 33323 · 954.838.0120

Last inspected Aug 12, 2026 · 10 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats429
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1624049
Grade history
SEP 24
JAN 25
JUL 25
DEC 25
AUG 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Worst finding on record
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed server placing lemon slice on glass rim with bare hand.
High priority/09-01-4/Warning
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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2025056991Jul 14, 2025Aug 20, 2025$200

Inspection history

10 visits, newest first

Aug 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pantry Station-; Turkey Slices (41-48F - Cold Holding) Per Manager food item in unit less than 4 hours. Items not prepared or portioned today. Observed pan overfilled. Employee moved overfilled portion to reach in cooler to quick chill.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee wear beard guard during inspection.
Basic/13-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Kitchen Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Cleaned during inspection.
Basic/36-73-4/Corrected On-Site
Dec 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch. Hose without 1 inch air gap in 3 compartment sink fluid. Operator made adjustment.
High priority/29-44-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee touched raw beef pattie with gloves then changed gloves without washing hands. Operator educated on proper hand washing procedure.
High priority/12A-07-5/Corrective Action Taken
Jul 15, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 14, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw masago stored over cooked corn in reach in cooler in sushi prep area. Educated operator and operator stored properly.
High priority/08A-04-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed server handling dirty dishes then without washing hands handling clean cups. Educated operator and employee washed hands.
High priority/12A-02-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed chopped lettuce (47F - Cold Holding); spring greens (47F - Cold Holding); chopped kale (47F - Cold Holding); broccoli slaw w/ chopped cabbage (47F - Cold Holding). As per operator, food was not prepared or portioned today. Food was out of temperature overnight. See stop sale.
High priority/01B-02-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chopped lettuce (47F - Cold Holding); spring greens (47F - Cold Holding); chopped kale (47F - Cold Holding); broccoli slaw w/ chopped cabbage (47F - Cold Holding). As per operator, food was not prepared or portioned today. Food was out of temperature overnight. See stop sale.
High priority/03A-02-5/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed in dishwashing area several plastic containers with wet nesting. Educated operator and employee properly stored.
Basic/24-08-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Jan 30, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in flip top cooler across from cook line cut tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); quinoa (45F - Cold Holding). Per operator, items were not prepared or portioned today. Items have been out of temperature for more than 4 hours. See stop sale.
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in flip top cooler across from cook line cut tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); quinoa (45F - Cold Holding). Per operator, items were not prepared or portioned today. Items have been out of temperature for more than 4 hours. See stop sale.
High priority/03A-02-5/Admin Complaint
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clean pans wet nesting in dish washing area. PIC removed and stored in a way to allow proper air drying.
Basic/24-08-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle not stored above spinach dip a pizza station. PIC removed and stored appropriately.
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Oct 1, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 30, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed server placing lemon slice on glass rim with bare hand.
High priority/09-01-4/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - Observed fried tofu cold holding at 72F across from cook line. Per operator, item has been out of temperature for approximately 1:15mins. Tofu placed to be reheated. - Observed sea weed salad (44F - Cold Holding), chicken pieces (41-50F - Cold Holding) Per operator, items were not prepared or portioned today. Items have been out of temperature for approximately 1 hours. Employee placed items in cooler to rapid cool.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use utensil stored at standing water at 88F at pizza station. PIC discarded water.
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled dry wiping cloth at pizza station. PIC removed and stored appropriately.
Basic/21-10-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Stored food not covered. Observed slices of lime stored uncovered at bar wait station. PIC covered.
Basic/08B-12-5/Warning
Mar 13, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 12, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sour cream (53F - Cold Holding), cut tomatoes (44-46F - Cold Holding); butter (44F - Cold Holding); chicken sausage (44F - Cold Holding); mozzarella cheese (44F - Cold Holding). Per operator items fell out of temperature as the cooler draw was left opened. Items were out of temperature for approximately 15mins. Items placed in cooler to rapid cool.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Stored food not covered. Observed pastry fish stored uncovered in upstairs walk-in cooler.
Basic/08B-12-5/Warning
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4/Warning
Oct 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

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