YES CHEF! BISTRO
1206 N YOUNG BLVD YELLOW AISLE, Chiefland FL 32626 · 352-535-5097
Last inspected Jun 2, 2026 · 12 visits since November 2023
APR 24
JUL 24
APR 25
SEP 25
JUN 26
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Roach excrement and/or droppings present. 1. One egg sac on floor in kitchen below three-compartment sink. 2. Roach excrement in kitchen on gasket on reach-in cooler door.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,050
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2025047496 | Apr 26, 2025 | Nov 21, 2025 | $600 |
| 5--2024045620 | Apr 20, 2024 | Dec 11, 2024 | $450 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Jun 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee was outside of restaurant, handled pack of cigarettes, touched face, then entered the kitchen and began scooping food into a takeout container for a customer. Kitchen has only one handwash sink at cookline. Additional handwash sink at service counter strongly recommended.
Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. Flat of raw shell eggs inside cooler at far end of kitchen. Manager stated she gets the eggs from a friend. Manager stated she would take them home and not use them inside the restaurant.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Several flats containing raw shell eggs stored on shelf above bag of potatoes inside reach-in cooler at end of kitchen. Manager moved the eggs to the bottom shelf during this inspection.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Bags containing raw chicken stored on top of lid of pan containing raw pork inside reach-in cooler. Manager moved the raw chicken to below the raw pork during this inspection.
Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Flat of raw shell eggs inside cooler at far end of kitchen. Manager stated she gets the eggs from a friend. Manager stated she would take them home and not use them inside the restaurant.
Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on floor in kitchen near three-compartment sink. Manager swept the area during this inspection.
May 6, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 2, 2025■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 3 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1. Five live roaches on wall in kitchen near warming units. 2. One live roach in kitchen on wooden ledge attached to in-use warming units 3. One live roach in kitchen on gasket of unused cooler door. 4. One live roach on wall in kitchen below serving window. 5. One live roach on floor in kitchen beside water heater. 6. Three live roaches crawling on doorframe in kitchen, near three-compartment sink. 7. Two live roaches in kitchen crawling on gasket on in-use reach-in cooler door. 8. Two live roaches crawling on floor in kitchen near coolers. 9. One live roach on paper sign stuck to window inside kitchen.
Roach excrement and/or droppings present. 1. One egg sac on floor in kitchen below three-compartment sink. 2. Roach excrement in kitchen on gasket on reach-in cooler door.
Dead roaches on premises. Three dead roaches on floor in kitchen below warming table.
Apr 26, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 4 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1. Five live roaches on wall in kitchen near warming units. 2. One live roach in kitchen on wooden ledge attached to in-use warming units 3. One live roach in kitchen on gasket of unused cooler door. 4. One live roach on wall in kitchen below serving window. 5. One live roach on floor in kitchen beside water heater. 6. Three live roaches crawling on doorframe in kitchen, near three-compartment sink. 7. Two live roaches in kitchen crawling on gasket on in-use reach-in cooler door. 8. Two live roaches crawling on floor in kitchen near coolers. 9. One live roach on paper sign stuck to window inside kitchen.
Roach excrement and/or droppings present. 1. One egg sac on floor in kitchen below three-compartment sink. 2. Roach excrement in kitchen on gasket on reach-in cooler door.
Dead roaches on premises. Three dead roaches on floor in kitchen below warming table.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Box containing single-use condiment cups stored directly on floor in kitchen at cookline.
Sep 29, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 20, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. All food inside warming unit uncovered. Flies present inside kitchen.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Three flies flying in kitchen at cookline. One dead fly on plastic wrapping around foam takeout containers. Manager discarded dead fly during this inspection. Manager attempting to kill flies with oven mitt neat cookline. Inspector had manager set oven mitt aside to be washed.
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Frozen chicken stored inside grocery bag inside reach-in freezer. Manager placed chicken in a food grade bag during this inspection.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 06/01/2024.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs, raw pork, and raw chicken stored on shelves above wrapped plates of cakes and box containing raw cabbage inside reach-in cooler near serving window. Employee moved raw foods to the bottom shelf during this inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In pan at cookline: fried rice (85F - Hot Holding). Operator stated the rice has been held in the pan for approximately one hour. Inspector had manager begin reheating rice during this inspection.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing bleach stored on counter at cookline beside pan of batter and dishes. Manager removed bleach from counter during this inspection.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in three-compartment sink.
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No certified food manager available for establishment.
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 of food handler training for any employees at establishment.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Air vent on AC unit near serving window soiled with dust.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Drain pipe below handwash sink at cookline leaks onto floor when water is ran.
Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Two propane tanks stored on floor in kitchen near cookline.
May 3, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee entered the kitchen from outdoors and began stirring noodles with tongs. Inspector had employee stop and wash hands before continuing to work with food.
Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee washed hands with out using soap in three-compartment sink for approximately three seconds. Inspector stopped employee and had employee wash hands with soap for twenty seconds at handwash sink before continuing to work at cookline.
Apr 20, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 20, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 15 violations recorded, 8 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
8 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee entered the kitchen from outdoors and began stirring noodles with tongs. Inspector had employee stop and wash hands before continuing to work with food.
Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee washed hands with out using soap in three-compartment sink for approximately three seconds. Inspector stopped employee and had employee wash hands with soap for twenty seconds at handwash sink before continuing to work at cookline.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One fly in kitchen near three-compartment sink.
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Grocery bags used to cover pan of chicken and pan of coleslaw inside reach-in cooler in kitchen. Grocery bag does contact top of food. Inspector had employee remove grocery bags from top of food during this inspection.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Carton of raw shell eggs stored on shelf inside reach-in cooler above pan of coleslaw. Employee moved raw eggs to another cooler away from ready-to-eat foods during this inspection.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 19 rodent droppings on shelf at cookline beside clean dishes. Manager began cleaning rodent droppings during this inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Thawing in three-compartment sink: fish (60F-63F - Cold Holding). Inspector had employee place fish into the cooler to cool to 41F.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside warming unit at pickup window: rice (119F - Hot Holding); chicken (115F - Hot Holding); cooked cabbage (103F - Hot Holding) Manager stated all foods were cooked this morning and placed into the warmers appropriately thirty minutes prior. Inspector had manager begin reheating all foods to 165F during this inspection. rice (119F 9:30, 174F 10:30 - Reheating); cabbage (103F 9:30, 175F 10:30 - Reheating); chicken (115F 9:30, 168F 10:30)
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Three scouring pads stored inside handwash sink at cookline. Inspector removed scouring pads from sink before washing hands.
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No certified food manager for establishment. Inspector provided operator a list of providers during this inspection.
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. Inside three-compartment sink: One pan of fish inside reduced oxygen packages thawed in standing water. Manager stated the fish began thawing this morning. Packages do have a label stating it must be removed from package prior to thawing. Inspector had employee remove fish from reduced oxygen environment and place into the cooler during this inspection.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Small hole in wall near warming units at pickup window.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Air vent on window unit air conditioner in kitchen near reach-in coolers soiled with dust. Faucet handles at handwash sink soiled with grease. Employee cleaned faucet handles during this inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Pan of fish thawing in standing water inside three-compartment sink. Inspector had employee move pan of fish into the cooler during this inspection.
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Unsealed plywood wall in kitchen near cookline. Unsealed wood beam in kitchen near refrigerators.
Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Two propane tanks stored inside kitchen.
Nov 3, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No CFM for establishment.
Nov 3, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate5 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One fly in kitchen by three-compartment sink.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored above celery and potatoes in reach-in cooler. Manager moved eggs to another shelf during this inspection.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. One employee washed hands in three-compartment sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board heavily stained.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Only handwash sink in establishment has a missing drain pipe and is unusable.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dishes stored in handwash sink near entrance. Manager removed dishes from sink during this inspection.
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No CFM for establishment.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board at prep area has a large crack in corner.
Food being prepared outside. Frozen chicken in bag thawing on picnic table outside in the sun, no overhead protection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Air vent above three compartment sink soiled with dust.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Drain pipe below handwash sink missing.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Two bags of frozen chicken thawing on picnic table in the sun behind establishment. Inspector had employee return frozen chicken to refrigerator to continue thawing.
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