YODER'S RESTAURANT
3434 BAHIA VISTA ST, Sarasota FL 34239 · 941-955-7771
Last inspected Jan 13, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 38 points better than where it started.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter on cook line at 100F. Manager turned up crock pot.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2021016432 | Apr 8, 2021 | Apr 30, 2021 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jan 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands.Observed cook crack shell eggs with gloves and continue to work without handwashing. Cook washed hands after education.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade. Employee cleaned during inspection.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed reach in cooler gaskets in bakery soiled with black substance.
Jul 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in pull out drawers in kitchen cold holding hamburger 50F, chicken 49F. Operator relocated to freezer.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker on splitter by potato peeler. Operator placed vacuum breaker on splitter.
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. Observed bucket at 200ppm. Corrected to 100ppm.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Employee corrected order at triple sink. Emailed signage to operator.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield broken in front of cook line near glass door reach in cooler.
Feb 18, 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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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose Bibb with red hose behind potato peeler without breaker.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris on slicer blade guard.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer near bakery.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed knives stored in sanitizer water at 79F. Employee removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.observed grease buildup on hood filters on main cook line.
Sep 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 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 butter on cook line at 100F. Manager turned up crock pot.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook engaged in cooking without hair restraint. Employee wore a hairnet after instruction from manager.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dust on produce walk in cooler fan cover. Observed gaskets soiled on walk in cooler door. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Manager removed.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Employee corrected by removing.
Mar 7, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall in bakery area next to widow has peeling paint
Mar 6, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Four number ten cans of Sysco Wax Beans dented along rims, totaling 24lbs. Operator removed cans and set aside for credit.
Stored food not properly protected from contamination. Condensation from ceiling dripping on lids of prepared foods in walk-in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler 3; Chicken salad (46F); Beef (45F - Cold Holding); Fried chicken (46F - Cold Holding); Cut tomato (46F), Chef moved product to freezer and called for service.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside mop sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soiled slicer blade in room behind cook line.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels in employee women room. Operator replace towels.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on food prep areas on cook line, bakery area and back kitchen area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee belongings in storage area near silverware. Operator removed all belongings.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on single glass door reach in, in front of cook line in disrepair.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall in bakery area next to widow has peeling paint
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in walk-in freezer in back covered area.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Missing light shield in dry storage area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on 2 door reach in cooler in baking area, soiled with black substance and food build up.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Sep 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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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.Observed Dishwashing Machine operating with chlorine at 0ppm. Employee corrected to 100 ppm.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed.Observed chlorine bucket in Chicken Walkin Cooler above 200ppm. Employee corrected to 100 ppm.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Observed food debris on slicer blade guard in preparation area behind cook line.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.Observed ice buildup on wall in Walkin Cooler in back area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed fan above Dishwashing Machine area with dust buildup.Observed Reachin Cooler gaskets soiled in bakery Reachin Cooler. Observed grease and food debris under flat top griddles on cook line.
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