YIN CAN COOK
2863 NORTHLAKE BLVD, Lake Park FL 33403 · 5618822345
Last inspected Apr 6, 2026 · 6 visits since January 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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. Emailed one.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $880
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2020046065 | Aug 18, 2020 | Nov 2, 2020 | $400 |
| 2--2019029887 | May 21, 2019 | Jun 27, 2019 | $480 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Apr 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef - in walk-in cooler; stored properly
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked rice (66F - Hot Holding); fried chicken (90F - Hot Holding); by fryers; food out of temperature for approximately 1 hour; food moved to walk-in cooler;
Jan 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
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 cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. fried chicken (52F - Cold Holding)in one door cooler by fryers Food not prepared or portioned today; food out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes; moved to freezer to quick chill;
Jun 6, 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
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Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm); remade Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm)
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bucket in hand sink Removed
Oct 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Walk in cooler - raw shrimp over broccoli- operator moved chicken to lower shelf.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Walk in cooler - raw chicken over raw beef - operator moved chicken to lower shelf.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. White door freezer - raw chicken over raw fish and pork - operator moved chicken to lower shelf.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine >200ppm); operator corrected Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm)
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation - operator provided.
Mar 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 cans of water chestnuts dented, 1 can of tomato ketchup dented
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Underneath prep table spray bottle containing degreaser not labeled, operator labeled as containing degreaser.
Jan 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. washcloth bucket chlorine over 200 ppm. Manager changed the solution. Tested chlorine 100 Ppm
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. Emailed one.
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Clear liquid spray bottle on table in dining room not labeled. Manager labeled sanitizer.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Half used personal orange juice bottle stored with and above food in walk in cooler. Explained and manager moved juice to bottom shelf.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food without any hair restraint for loose head hair. Explained and he put on paper hat.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Crab sticks thawing at room temperature on speed rack in the kitchen. Still frozen solid. Explained and he moved bag to walk in cooler.
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.