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YUM BERRY

4009 OAKWOOD BLVD, Hollywood FL 33020

Last inspected Nov 20, 2025 · 7 visits since March 2024

□ Not on the state's active licence list

This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.

Licence typeFood service
Licence1700142
Grade history
JUN 24
SEP 24
FEB 25
JUL 25
NOV 25
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
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. Bulletin printed and provided.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $360

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2025030429Feb 25, 2025Jun 2, 2025$360

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Nov 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findings
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Three compartment sink tested at 0ppm quaternary. Operator added more quaternary tablets and retested at 200ppm quaternary
High priority/22-43-4/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw tuna stored above unwashed peppers, lemons in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized
High priority/08A-04-5/Corrected On-Site
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Can of wd40 stored on shelf on cook line. Operator removed and properly stored
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Items stored in ware washing area hand wash sink. Operator removed
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at cook line hand wash sink, ware washing area hand washing area wash sink. Operator refilled
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at cook line hand wash sink. Operator refilled
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile bulging down above prep table on cook line
Basic/36-32-5
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under cook line equipment
Basic/36-73-4
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed above cook line
Basic/38-07-4
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employees opened bottle of water in cook line flip top. Operator removed
Basic/12B-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Observed scorch marks around electrical outlet. For reporting purposes only. Observed at outlet on cook line wall next to oven
/47-02-4
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Jul 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled. Operator cleaned and sanitized
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles containing yellow substance at front counter not labeled, operator labeled table cleaner, spray bottle containing green substance at ware washing area not labeled. Operator labeled degreaser
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler condenser leaking water into catch bucket. Discussed with operator regarding change
Basic/14-11-5
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under cook line equipment
Basic/36-73-4
Food stored on floor. Multiple items stored on floor in walk in freezer. Potatoes, onions stored on floor in kitchen operator started to move to shelves
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Knives stored in standing water of 70F at sushi line. Operator removed, sanitized knives and discarded water
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at cook line flip top
Basic/22-16-4
Feb 25, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Three compartment sink tested at 0ppm quat/0ppm chlorine. Ware washing actively being conducted. Operator added quaternary to sanitize sink. Retested at 200ppm. Instructed to operator to sanitize wares
High priority/22-43-4/Corrective Action Taken
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored above ready to eat sauces in cook line flip top. Operator reorganized
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
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. Sushi rice at sushi line has no time marking. Employee states rice was prepared 2.5 hours ago. Sushi rice temped at 90F. Employee time marked sushi rice to be discarded at the end of 4 hours
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cook line flip tops stained/soiled. Can opener blade soiled, operator moved can opener to ware washing area
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrective Action Taken
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Kitchen hand wash sink blocked by storage rack. Pitcher stored in hand wash sink. Operator made accessible. Pans stored in sushi line hand wash sink. Operatorremoved
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Food stored on floor. Multiple items stored on floor in walk in freezer
Basic/08B-38-4/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Interior of oven has accumulation of grease/food debris. Operator started to clean and sanitize
Basic/22-08-4/Corrective Action Taken
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen area
Basic/36-27-5
Observed scorch marks around electrical outlet. For reporting purposes only. Observed at outlet next to oven on cook line
/47-02-4
Sep 27, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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/
Intermediate/53A-05-6/Warning/Return visit Sep 27, 2024 · PIC at time of inspection has expired CFM; Next unannounced Time Extended
Sep 26, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority5 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
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. hard boiled egg (50F); tuna salad (49F); cooked rice (52F); garlic in oil (51F); cooked quinoa (51F); cooked pasta (52F); tomato sauce (49F); raw shell egg ambient (52F); cooked shrimp (51F); Krab stick (51F); coleslaw (50F); raw salmon (50F); raw tillapia (50F) being held in walk in cooler over night. Monitored unit for 1 hour with no changes in temperature. Items not prepared or portioned today. Unknown time out of temperature. See stop sale
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. hard boiled egg (50F); tuna salad (49F); cooked rice (52F); garlic in oil (51F); cooked quinoa (51F); cooked pasta (52F); tomato sauce (49F); raw shell egg ambient (52F); cooked shrimp (51F); Krab stick (51F); coleslaw (50F); raw salmon (50F); raw tillapia (50F) being held in walk in cooler over night. Monitored unit for 1 hour with no changes in temperature. Items not prepared or portioned today. Unknown time out of temperature. See stop sale
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
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. Sushi rice held on time as a public health control has no time marking. Operator states rice was prepared less than 1 hour ago. Operator time marked
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Items stored in hand wash sink at front counter/sushi line, operator removed. Kitchen area hand wash sink blocked by wire rack, pitcher stored in hand wash sink. Operator removed
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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/
Intermediate/53A-05-6/Warning
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at cook line hand sink. Operator provided
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Probe thermometer provided calibrated at 40F. Instructed operator on how to calibrate dial probe thermometer
Intermediate/05-06-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle at front counter containing yellow substance not labeled. Operator labeled Lysol
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first.
Basic/36-06-4/Warning
Food stored on floor. Multiple items stored on floor in walk in cooler
Basic/08B-38-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Jun 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. 2 containers of marinara sauces exceeded 7 days after preparation.Items dated 05-23-24. See Stop
High priority/02C-01-5
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. 2 containers of marinara sauces exceeded 7 days after preparation. Items dated 05-23-24. See Stop
High priority/01B-24-5
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. Employee time marked during inspection. 8:30AM- 12:30 PM.
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Silverware rack stored on top of hands washing sink in kitchen. Chef removed.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Chef provided during inspection.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4/Repeat Violation
Spray bottle containing substance not labeled. Chef labeled spray water bottle during inspection.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Bowl without handle stored in container of cooked pasta in white refrigerator. Chef removed during inspection.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. 2 ceiling tiles in kitchen damaged with water stains.
Basic/36-32-5
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. 1) Interior of microwave soiled. 2) Can opener soiled. Employee cleaned during inspection.
Basic/22-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Multiple cases of food stored on floor in walk in cooler.
Basic/08B-38-4/Repeat Violation
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloths stored on prep tables. Employees stored in Sanitizer bucket.
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site
Mar 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

6 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At sushi bar, sushi rice (71F) under no time or temperature control. Per employee, rice prepared night before and left out at room temperature. Explained Time as Public Health Control process and provided form to use. See stop sale.
High priority/03D-02-5
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee in kitchen put on new gloves after cracking raw shell eggs without first washing hands. Reviewed proper hand wash procedures with employees and both washed hands as needed.
High priority/12A-07-5/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Non commercially wrapped piece of raw salmon in container of packaged artificial crab sticks and fish cakes. Manager moved raw salmon to separate container.
High priority/08A-08-5/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In walk in freezer, container of non commercially wrapped salmon above open box of croissants.
High priority/08A-02-6
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler, containers of raw salmon above containers of roasted red peppers and mayonnaise and container of raw shell eggs on top shell above containers of multiple prepared foods. Manager rearranged all items for proper separation.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. At sushi bar, sushi rice (71F) under no time or temperature control. Per employee, rice prepared night before and left out at room temperature.
High priority/01B-02-5
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. Bulletin printed and provided.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple prepared food items in walk in cooler not date labeled as to when made. Per manager, most prepared over 24 hrs ago.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Metal bowl in container of cooked pasta in kitchen white fridge. Manager removed bowl.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Cases of food items on floor in walk in freezer.
Basic/08B-38-4
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wiping clothes under cutting boards on prep table in kitchen.
Basic/21-04-4
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In 2 door cooler at front counter.
Basic/05-09-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sign missing at kitchen hand sink. Sign printed and posted.
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Mold like buildup on wall beside triple sink.
Basic/36-27-5
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles of oil on shelf by cook line not labeled.
Basic/02D-01-5

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