YUKA DELI RESTAURANT
5899 NW 36 ST, Virginia Gardens FL 33166 · 7862650266
Last inspected Jul 30, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed pico de gallo pico de gallo (56F - Cold Holding) as per operator stored inside reach in cooler more than 24 hours.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler interior soiled across cook line.
Jan 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef by raw chicken inside Walk in cooler. Operator stored foods as per safety storage requirements.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup stored inside yellow rice container in kitchen. Operator removed cup.
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 handle touching sugar inside container. Operator stored scoop with handle up.
Sep 20, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan covers soiled.
Sep 19, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed salami (50F - Cold Holding); cheese (50F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (51F - Cold Holding); cook beef (45F - Cold Holding); cook chicken (50F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler in front of cook line. As per operator food has been placed in the reach in cooler since 8:00 am.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed salami (50F - Cold Holding); cheese (50F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (51F - Cold Holding); cook beef (45F - Cold Holding); cook chicken (50F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler in front of cook line. As per operator food has been placed in the reach in cooler since 8:00 am.
Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit.
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 reach in cooler in front of cook line.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal phone stored on slicer in kitchen. Operator removed phone.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan covers soiled.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water inside reach in cooler located in front of cook line.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on top of reach in cooler. Operator removed wet wiping cloth.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed white container of oregano not identified by common name. Operator labeled container with common name.
Jul 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with chlorine unlabeled by three compartment sink. Operator labeled bottle.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bottles of water stored on front counter floor. Operator removed bottles from floor.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed inside reach in cooler in front of cook line.
Jan 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal phone on prep table in kitchen. Operator removed phone.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bottles on front counter floor. Operator removed bottles from floor.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed on prep table in kitchen. Operator removed towel.
Jul 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over onions inside Walk in cooler. Operator stored products correctly.
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 rice inside container under prep table inside kitchen. Operator stored scoop correctly.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets in front of cook line. Operator cleaned gaskets.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed towel on reach in cooler inside kitchen. Operator stored towel inside bucket with sanitizer.
Dec 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee cracking eggs and handling clean plates without changing gloves and washing hands.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed pumpkin stored inside thank you bags in reach in freezer inside kitchen. Operator stored pumpkin inside graded bags.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup stored inside seasoning container under prep table inside kitchen. Operator removed cup.
Food stored on floor. Observed pork box stored on Walk in cooler floor. Operator removed box from floor.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towel under cutting board on prep table inside kitchen. Operator removed towel.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soil reach in cooler gaskets in front of cook line. Also, observed soiled Walk in cooler fan covers.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels stored on prep table inside kitchen. Operator stored towels inside bucket with sanitizer.
Sep 29, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed thank you back with corn tamales inside reach freezer located at back kitchen. Operator removed tamales and placed them in food graded bag.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed pico de gallo pico de gallo (56F - Cold Holding) as per operator stored inside reach in cooler more than 24 hours.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cleaning brush inside hand washing sink at back kitchen. Operator removed brush.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn located at cooking line.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed a knife stored between reach in cooler and prep table at cooking line. Employee removed it.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scope handle touching rice inside plastic container located under prep table inside kitchen. Employee removed it and placed it correctly.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets located at cooking line.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed several towels on top of prep table near cooking line.
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