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YARD HOUSE #8383

4251 TAMIAMI TRAIL N, Naples FL 34103 · 239.263.3773

Last inspected Jul 17, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats365
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2103541
Grade history
AUG 24
MAR 25
JUL 25
OCT 25
JUL 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed; Six small flying insects in bar area inside a recycling container. Three small flying insects in mop sink area. Three small flying insects in dry storage room.
High priority/35A-02-6/Warning
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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
7--2025066860Aug 13, 2025Oct 14, 2025$200

Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Jul 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

4 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findings
Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. On the salad section, observed employee work with ready to eat raw tuna and then switched to a different order and handled ready to eat carrots and cheese for salad. New order did not contain raw proteins. Discussed with operator hand wash and gloves change is needed between working with raw tuna and ready to eat vegetables. Employee washed hands and changed gloves.
High priority/12A-12-4
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In the cooler below the cook top, observed raw ground beef stored above whole muscle beef. Operator rearranged for proper store.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. On the salad section, observed employee work with ready to eat raw tuna and then switched to a different order and handled ready to eat carrots and cheese for salad. New order did not contain raw proteins. Discussed with operator hand wash and gloves change is needed between working with raw tuna and ready to eat vegetables. Employee washed hands and changed gloves. In the walk in cooler on speed rack, Observed raw salmon in Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
High priority/01B-13-4
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On the pizza station reach in cooler, observed mozzarella cheese (54F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (53F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage (51F - Cold Holding). Operator stated foods were moved from walk in cooler around 10am. Operator decided to go on time control and toss food away at 2pm. Operator time marked food.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed multiple employee food and items around and inside the hand washing sink on the cook line. Operator removed all items and food away from hand sink.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
In the walk in cooler on speed rack, Observed raw salmon in Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
Basic/06-09-1
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Oct 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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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 and the time removed from temperature control. cooked mushrooms (87F - Cold Holding); cooked bell peppers (77F - Cold Holding). Operator stated foods had been out for less than 2 hours and time marked foods.
High priority/03F-02-5
Aug 13, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In cook line drop-in cooler closest to entrance: cooked pork sausage (58F -cold holding); kale (55F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (60F - Cold Holding) stored for 3 and a half hours per operator. Foods were filled high in containers stacked above fill line on side. Operator split foods into multiple containers and iced down. In thirty minutes all foods reached a temperature of 43F or below.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Aug 13, 2025 · In cook line drop in cooler closest to entrance. Cut tomato (64F - Cold Holding); shredded soft cheeses (62F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (61F - Cold Holding): butter (59F - Cold Holding); cooked quinoa (64F - Cold Holding); tofu (65F - Cold Holding); chopped kale (64F - Cold Holding); cooked veggies (61F - Cold Holding). Has been in drop in cooler for more than 5 hours per operator. See Stop Sale. Provided operator with Time as a Public Health Control for, discussed usage of ice on products, usage of lids and alternative cold holding equipment. All as of alternative methods for Time/Temperature control Admin Complaint
Jul 31, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In cook line drop-in cooler closest to entrance: cooked pork sausage (58F -cold holding); kale (55F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (60F - Cold Holding) stored for 3 and a half hours per operator. Foods were filled high in containers stacked above fill line on side. Operator split foods into multiple containers and iced down. In thirty minutes all foods reached a temperature of 43F or below.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
Handwash sink disabled in food preparation/dishwashing area. Water must be restored in the same location where removed. By dishwashing area, next to large ice machine, handwash sink damaged and rendered inoperable. Operator states parts were ordered three weeks ago but are on backorder.
Intermediate/31A-04-4/Warning
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. Observed a roster of servers and bartenders, some kitchen staff missing food handler training and employed more than sixty. Deidre, Angel, Leiser, Scarlett, Kelly, Thomas, Sarah, Jacqueline, Issac, Brianna, Rachel.
Intermediate/53B-02-5/Warning
Stored food not covered. In walk-in freezer large iced cubes used for bar drinks stored uncovered. Operator covered the ice.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in freezer. Light has burned out.
Basic/38-04-4/Warning
Mar 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (54F - Cold Holding) stored stacked above the fill line in the top section of the reach in cooler at the entrance to the cook line. The operator stated the butter had been held for approximately 1 hour. The operator emptied half of the contents and stored in the lower portion of the reach in cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a bottle of vodka stored in the handwashing sink at the entrance to the cook line. The operator removed the bottle from the hand sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed thawed tuna not removed from reduced oxygen packaging with label indicating to remove from packaging prior to thawing in the walk in cooler. The operator cut slits in the packaging of the tuna.
Basic/06-09-1/Corrected On-Site
Covered waste receptacle not provided in the unisex employee bathroom. The operator provided a covered receptacle.
Basic/32-12-6/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal beverage not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in the reach in coolers at the front counter and the salad prep station. The operator removed the beverages from the cold holding units.
Basic/08B-49-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee wearing a watch while engaged in food preparation. The employee removed the watch.
Basic/13-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Observed a box of pizza dough stored on the floor of the walk in freezer. The operator properly stored the pizza dough.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board on the cook line. The operator removed the wet cloth.
Basic/21-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed a leak at the bottom of the handwashing sink near the ice machines.
Basic/29-11-4
Sep 3, 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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Floor area(s) covered with standing water. At ice machine and break room area.
Basic/36-22-4/Warning/Return visit Sep 3, 2024 · Time Extended
Aug 29, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed; Six small flying insects in bar area inside a recycling container. Three small flying insects in mop sink area. Three small flying insects in dry storage room.
High priority/35A-02-6/Warning
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. At ice machine and break room area.
Basic/36-22-4/Warning
Jan 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Bar glass Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm); operator primed sanitizer. Second test Dishwasher (Chlorine 40ppm)
High priority/22-41-4
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler, cooked lobster and crawfish being stored under raw fish. Tuna poke being stored under raw bacon. Operator rearranged products. Ground beef being stored above pork loin. Operator rearranged products
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Tomato slicers in back of kitchen Operator put in dishwasher area to be cleaned
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. In walk-in cooler, tuna in reduced oxygen packaging not opened before being thawed.
Basic/06-09-1
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cooks line, utensils in water at 120F. Operator moved utensils to a hotter area.
Basic/10-07-4/Corrective Action Taken
Plumbing system in disrepair. In back of kitchen prep sink leaking into a bustub
Basic/29-08-4

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.