YUM YUM BUFFET
2625 E BUSCH BLVD, Tampa FL 33612 · 678-459-5086
Last inspected May 18, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023
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DEC 25
JAN 26
MAR 26
≈ ERRATIC
4 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 5 live flies at bar area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
May 18, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Plastic bottle full of degreaser has no labeling of ingredients on spray bottle.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cellphone, car keys stored on food preparation table next to 4 door refrigerator.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Soiled dry cloths stored in food preparation tables in back kitchen area.
Water tank, pump and hoses not operated properly to prevent backflow and other contamination of the water supply. Mop sink has a hose with no backflow protection device and hose connected underneath dishwasher.
Mar 18, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shelled eggs stored overtop cut carrots in sushi station refrigerator. Chef removed and properly stored eggs.
Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink by back door in kitchen area has old food debris in drain.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any 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. Plastic bottle full of degreaser has no labeling of ingredients on spray bottle.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cellphone, car keys stored on food preparation table next to 4 door refrigerator.
Food stored in undrained ice. Raw salmon stored in melted ice inside 4 door refrigerator. Chef removed fish and properly stored it. Soy sauce stored on floor.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on handle of rice cooker on cooks line. Manager removed tongs and placed at dishwasher.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wet cloths stored underneath cutting board in kitchen area.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Soiled dry cloths stored in food preparation tables in back kitchen area.
Water tank, pump and hoses not operated properly to prevent backflow and other contamination of the water supply. Mop sink has a hose with no backflow protection device and hose connected underneath dishwasher.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop sitting on floor in dry storage.
Jan 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
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. Dishwasher tested 0ppm of chlorine due to empty bucket of chlorine connected to dishwasher management removed empty bucket placed a new bucket re-tested at 100ppm of chlorine.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over top raw fish inside refrigerator on cooks line. Manager removed and properly stored chicken.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary ammonia test kit at time of inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink by back door. Manager placed paper towels at handwashing sink.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. No consumer advisory for raw fish. Emailed operator it was printed and hung up at time of inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has buildup of black-mold like substance.
Food stored on floor. Bucket of cut potatoes, fish stored in floor instead walk in cooler.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on wok station handle. Employee removed tongs and placed at dishwasher.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wet cloth stored underneath cutting board. Employee removed cloth and placed board at dishwasher.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have buildup of grease overtop wok station.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Pork and squid thawing in standing water. Manager turned on running water.
Dec 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 20, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light shielding miss throughout kitchen area.
Oct 19, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored in water at 74F. Employee heated water to 156F.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 5 live flies at bar area.
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. dead flys inside wild turkey bottle. Dewars white label Drambuie American Honey Black label Vermouth
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Bottle of wild turkey American honey has 11 dead flys inside it.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand washing sink in bar area. Bar tender placed paper towels at hand washing sink.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed operator employee reporting agreement.
Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach in bar area underneath cup rack in bar area.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on equipment handles on cooks line. Manager removed tongs and and placed at dishwasher.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light shielding miss throughout kitchen area.
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.