YOLYS RESTAURANT
2900 NW 12 AVE, Miami FL 33127 · 305-637-8888
Last inspected Jan 23, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
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DEC 25
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 10-1-23
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jan 23, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee partake on multiple tasks without removing gloves or washing hands, instructed employee on proper method.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filter soiled at cook line. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled at kitchen.
Dec 4, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on October 1,2025.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee partake on multiple tasks without removing gloves or washing hands, instructed employee on proper method.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken and ground beef held more than 24 hours not properly date marked at reach in cooler kitchen.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket in disrepair stored across cook line.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.Observed at cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filter soiled at cook line. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled at kitchen.
Sep 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed wiping cloth stored at hand sink next to 3 compartment sink at kitchen.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked ribs held more than 24 hours not properly date marked at reach in cooler at entrance of kitchen.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed at reach in cooler next to entrance door at kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. At cook line.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket soiled at reach in coolers. Observed hood filter at cook line soiled.
Mar 20, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cook line make table and on prep table
Screening is not 16-mesh to the inch. In kitchen by hood vents.
Mar 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs at ambient temperature of 67 F. Employee place ice underneath.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washing hands in 3 compartment sink. Employee was coached about it.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on oven handle. Employee moved them.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Employee discarded the water.
Oct 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board located at the prep table with cut marks and no longer cleanable.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket located across the cook line torn.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop touching sugar inside sugar bin at the dry storage area. Operator removed immediately.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed soiled wiping cloth used to clean flat top grill. Operator discarded.
Apr 30, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 10-1-23
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon stored over diced tomatoes and bologna in low cook line cooler.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands in kitchen three compartment sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food debris on under side of mixer head.
Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. At kitchen hand wash sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At Hand wash sink by ice machine. Restocked at time of inspection.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cook line make table and on prep table
Screening is not 16-mesh to the inch. In kitchen by hood vents.
Sep 22, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ambient thermometer inside reach in cooler across cook line not working.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler with broken door handle. Observed torn gaskets inside reach In cooler near food prep table.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed cracks and damage to wall behind cook line.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves with rust near food prep table.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled in kitchen prep area.
Sep 15, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 31 recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority5 Intermediate19 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed personal medicine stored inside reach in cooler for drinks at front counter.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed two containers of refried beans cooked the night before as per operator. Did not reach required temperature. Refried beans (51F - Cooling)
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed horchata stored inside non food grade thank you bags at front counter. Operator removed and put inside clear storage bags.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shelled eggs over ready to eat cooked white rice.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed white rice (56F - Cold Holding), potato salad (54F - Cold Holding) and refried beans (51F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler. As per employee, products were made and stored the night before.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed coleslaw (48F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (52F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (55F - Cold Holding); cheese (48F - Cold Holding); cream (52F - Cold Holding); white rice (56F - Cold Holding); potato salad (54F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler across cook line. Observed milk (56F - Cold Holding) at front counter. As per employee, milk has been out for under 2 hours. Employee put milk back inside cooler for rapid cooling.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed yuca root (129F - Hot Holding) right near three compartment sink. Operator reheated yuca root.
Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ambient thermometer inside reach in cooler across cook line not working.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mixer next to reach in cooler soiled.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink near three compartment sink in kitchen. Operator restocked paper towels
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked sauce mix with no date label inside reach in cooler in dry storage area.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water in men's public bathroom.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used to scoop cooked white rice at kitchen prep area.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots and pans not inverted in some areas of kitchen.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed cloth being used to keep tortillas warm near food prep table in kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board in kitchen with cut marks and no longer usable.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed hand bags and purses underneath food prep table in kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler with broken door handle. Observed torn gaskets inside reach In cooler near food prep table.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap underneath exterior exit door in dry storage area.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cracked lid inside reach in cooler near food prep table.
Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of plantains on floor next to cook line.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed cracks and damage to wall behind cook line.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed wooden spoon cracked and broken on top of rice. Observed ladle hung on top of food prep table.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filter system soiled.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves with rust near food prep table.
Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed pot of soup half uncovered next to hand wash sink exposed to splash.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled in kitchen prep area.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not hung to dry in dry storage area.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed several wet wiping cloths in kitchen prep area not in sanitizing solution.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed soiled wet cloth used to clean flat grill top.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed metal pan of flour on top of shelf with no label.
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.