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YARD MILKSHAKE BAR

13168 N DALE MABRY HWY UNIT 30, Tampa FL 33618

Last inspected Nov 18, 2025 · 8 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats20
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA3915983
Grade history
AUG 23
JAN 25
JUN 25
OCT 25
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4 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

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.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
3--2025085973Oct 31, 2025Jan 5, 2026$200

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Nov 18, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
Intermediate/11-07-5/Warning/Return visit Nov 10, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Nov 18, 2025 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of combo Reach in cooler/Reach in freezer soiled.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning/Return visit Nov 10, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Nov 18, 2025 · Time Extended
Nov 10, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine tested at 0ppm. Discussed with operator to set up three compartment sink for sanitizing.
High priority/22-49-4/Warning/Return visit Nov 10, 2025 · Quaternary ammonia and chlorine in machine tested at 0ppm. Admin Complaint
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
Intermediate/11-07-5/Warning/Return visit Nov 10, 2025 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of combo Reach in cooler/Reach in freezer soiled.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning/Return visit Nov 10, 2025 · Time Extended
Oct 31, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority6 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine tested at 0ppm. Discussed with operator to set up three compartment sink for sanitizing.
High priority/22-49-4/Warning
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle stored on top of prep table, adjacent to mop sink. Window cleaner and air freshener stored on prep table next to mixer in back kitchen area. Operator relocated all items to an approved location during time of inspection.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4/Warning
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
Intermediate/11-07-5/Warning
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Almond milk inside combo Reach in cooler/Reach in freezer not dated. Operator added date during time of inspection.
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Employee handwash sink at front line adjacent to cash register blocked by trash can. Employee unblocked sink during time of inspection.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located at front line adjacent to espresso machines. Operator provided paper towels during time of inspection.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator obtained approved chlorine sanitizer during time of inspection, three compartment sink chlorine at 50ppm.
Intermediate/22-38-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Located on kitchen prep table adjacent to mop sink.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of combo Reach in cooler/Reach in freezer soiled.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Stored food not covered. Cherries topping for ice cream not covered. Operator covered cherries during time of inspection. Located inside front line combo Reach in cooler/Reach in freezer.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Jun 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle stored on top of sheet pan in back kitchen area. Operator relocated spray bottle during time of inspection.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk and almond milk not date marked in front line Reach in cooler. Operator added dates during time of inspection.
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Located over Dish machine.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Food stored on floor. 2 cases of bottled water stored in back kitchen floor. Operator relocated cases of water to Ana approved location during time of inspection.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located at all Employee handwash sinks. Operator provided signs at all sinks during time of inspection.
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Observed hand wash sink on main line blocked by trash can. Operator moved trash during inspection -Observed metal pans stored on hand wash sink in back room near dish washer. Operator moved land during inspection.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored in mop closet not set to dry at time of inspection. Operator hung mop during inspection.
Basic/42-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 18, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Food stored on floor. Margine butter stored on floor by dish machine
Basic/08B-38-4/Return visit Aug 17, 2023 · Observed on floor still Time Extended/Return visit Aug 18, 2023 · Still observed Time Extended
Aug 17, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
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. Tested at 10 ppm tested 3 times. Discussed with employee to use three compartment sink
High priority/22-41-4/Return visit Aug 17, 2023 · Tested at 10 ppm ran 5 times. Discussed with operator to use the three compartment sink. Dish machine currently not in use at time of call back. Time Extended
Food stored on floor. Margine butter stored on floor by dish machine
Basic/08B-38-4/Return visit Aug 17, 2023 · Observed on floor still Time Extended
Aug 10, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
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. Tested at 10 ppm tested 3 times. Discussed with employee to use three compartment sink
High priority/22-41-4
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Discussed with employee the importance of removing gloves and washing hands.
High priority/12A-07-5
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Rag stored in hand washing sink front line.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
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. Printed for restaurant.
Intermediate/11-26-1
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed one employee training missing for multiple employees.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Food stored on floor. Margine butter stored on floor by dish machine
Basic/08B-38-4

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.