YH EXPRESS
3102 SW 34 ST STE B, Gainesville FL 32608 · 353-333-7688
Last inspected Jun 18, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed the current license expired on 6-1-2026.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jun 18, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed the current license expired on 6-1-2026.
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 cannot be determined. Observed : sprouts in a pan on the counter, no time mark. Time mark added 10-2:00 pm. ALSO, pooled eggs on the cook line, no time mark. Time mark added from 10:00-2:00 pm.
Employee using bare hand contact with nonready-to-eat food (such as raw animal food or flour) unnecessarily without the use of gloves, deli paper, scoops, tongs or other utensils. Observed : 2 prep staff in the kitchen peeling onions, no gloves. Staff washed hands and added gloves.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed the bakery front line hand wash sink lacked soap and paper towels. These were added. ALSO, the bakery prep area hand wash sink had a stack of paper towels in it. These were removed.
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Dishware/utensils not soaked prior to being placed in three-compartment sink/dishmachine and results in soiled dishware/utensils after washing occurs. Observed : after dish wash machine was run, when dishes came out they still had food stuck to them. These dishes were then scraped and sprayed before the next run.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed : standing water on the floor at the wok station.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed : gaps in the hood filters on the cook line.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed : the open air display cooler in the customer area of the bakery lacks an ambient air thermometer.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed : old day dots on clean dishes on the rack next to the walk-in cooler.
Mar 10, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed : dual concept already in place, added: 6 pastry display cases and 2 refrigerated display cases in the lobby dining area, Counter top hot plate, rice warmer, reach-in cooler, flip top cooler on the front line. In the kitchen, added 3 baking ovens, 3 dough mixers, loaf cutter, dough baller, no plan review on file for this location since 2016.
Jan 6, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Observed : in a flip top cooler, raw beef along the back wall, cooked shrimp in front. Items were switched.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed : the Ambient air temperature of shell eggs at 1908 was 65°. These were then placed on time, for the next 1.5 hours.
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 cannot be determined. Observed : sprouts, no time mark. Time mark added.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed : dual concept already in place, added: 6 pastry display cases and 2 refrigerated display cases in the lobby dining area, Counter top hot plate, rice warmer, reach-in cooler, flip top cooler on the front line. In the kitchen, added 3 baking ovens, 3 dough mixers, loaf cutter, dough baller, no plan review on file for this location since 2016.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed : a Red Bull stored in the reach-in cooler, bake side, over guest food. This was moved below, and marked.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed : standing water on the floor by the cook line and mop sink.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed : missing baseboard tiles by the mop sink.
Food stored on floor. Observed : a case of margarine on the floor of the walk-in cooler. This was placed on a shelf.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed : the hood has an accumulation of grease.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors. Observed : the walk-in freezer with an accumulation of debris on the floor.
Jul 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 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 cannot be determined. Observed : chicken and sprouts lacked a time mark. Labels were added. ALSO, the shrimp cakes in the upright hot hold cabinet lack a time tag. One was added.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed : lack of soap at the hand wash sink in the storage prep area. Soap was added.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water by the mop sink.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed : floor tiles on the cook line, entrance to walk-in cooler are compromised and holding water.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed : single serve and service plates in the kitchen, service side up. All pages were inverted.
Jan 3, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: the cooked plant food in the glass front upright hot hold cabinet, in the back corner prep area was at 109°. Staff started the r heating process and increased the holding cabinet temperature.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the shroud in the ice make is soiled. Staff was assigned to clean it.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed: 5+ employees engaged in food service activities in the kitchen alone, no Certified Food Manager on site.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed: lack of paper towels in the back prep area and in the prep wait station out front. Paper towels were added.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed: standing water on the floor in the hot water heater room.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed: the floor and base cove tiles by the mop sink and water heating room are in disrepair.
Food stored on floor. Observed bulk food stored on the floor of the walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed: the scoop handle for bulk sugar was touching product. The scoop was adjusted.
Sep 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: chicken at the fry station at 84°. This was placed back in the fryer.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener with an accumulation of dried food debris on the blade. It was then cleaned, but not effectively, and was sent back to dish with instructions.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a lid in the wait station hand wash sink. This was removed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed: lack of paper towels at 2 kitchen hand wash sinks. ALSO, no paper towels or soap at the wait station hand wash sink. Paper towels were being added.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed: 1 expired current employee certificate.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed: at the door to the hot water heater room, base cove tile is missing.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed: floor tiles near the mop sink are chipped and cracked.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed 3 cleavers between prep tables in the main kitchen. These were placed on a clean surface.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed: the ice scoop handle touching ice.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed clear liquid in a spray bottle on the prep counter. The water label was added.
May 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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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. Observed: lack of a written plan for clean up. Another one was emailed.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: one cleaver stored between equipment was moved to dish for washing. ALSO, 2 cutting boards in the kitchen were stained. These were moved to dish for scrubbing. ****Corrective Action Taken* ALSO, the can opener had dried food debris on the front and back of the blade. This was cleaned by the staff. This item
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed: lack of a Certified Food Manager on site while 7+ employees engaged in food service.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed cleavers stored between equipment in the prep area. One was placed on the clean counter, one was sent to dish.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed: the rice scoop touching product in the hot hold in the prep area. The scoop was adjusted.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: rice scoop stored in 89F water. The water was dumped, scoops to be washed every 4 hours.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed: damp cloth stored under a cutting board. This was removed.
Aug 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 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 cannot be determined. Observed: cooked beef, chicken; sprouts and pooled eggs lacking a time stamp. Time marks were added.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed: spray cleaner stored on a cutting board. The spray cleaner was moved to cleaning.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener had an accumulation of dry and wet debris on the blade. This was cleaned front and back.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed: 1 expired certificate for a current staff member.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed: the walk-in freezer fans are not rotating. Shrimp was at 29F. Items are still frozen. Items placed in the freezer for cooling are cooling. A technician has already been called and is on the way.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a water bottle on the prep table. This was moved below.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed: employee food not marked and stored over guest food on the speed rack in the walk-in cooler. The employee food was moved below.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed: multiple hats were missing by prep staff upon entering the kitchen. Hats were added.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: rice scoops stored in 82F, standing water. The water was discarded.
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