YAYA SOUTHERN CUISINE
2301 E HILLSBOROUGH AVE, Tampa FL 33610 · 813-679-0418
Last inspected Nov 13, 2025 · 7 visits since December 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 35 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on small reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator eliminated, cleaned and sanitized area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Nov 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested 100ppm. Employee reset sanitizer and test 200ppm.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 spray bottles by mop sink. Employee labeled at time of inspection.
Aug 21, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 22, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on small reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator eliminated, cleaned and sanitized area.
Roach excrement and/or droppings present. 1 roach egg sac on floor next to large metal reach in cooler in kitchen.
Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches on wall next to large metal reach in cooler.
Nov 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs stored over cooked foods in tall reach-in-cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked macaroni and cheese at 51 degrees Fahrenheit. Operating placing more ice in pan
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked yellow rice at 119 degrees Fahrenheit. Under heat lamp. Inspector sugggested using time as a public health control form
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 in reach-in-cooler
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Food cooked and stored in reach-in-cooler
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed operators cell phone near food on top of small reach-in-freezer
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Boxes of cooking oil on floor in kitchen area
No copy of latest inspection report available.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In dish machine room.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Small white container with green lid on dry storage shelf not labeled
May 31, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Mar 29, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Mashed potatoes 49 F; Baked Beans 47 F. Operator placing on time as a public health control form or in reach-in-cooler on top
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Yellow cooked rice 60 F; White cooked rice 63 F; Inspector emailed a time as a public health control form
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Single-service articles improperly stored. A box of single serving to go container lids stored on floor near back kitchen door.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Plastic food containers on dry storage racks
Dec 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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