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YUMMY YUMMY

3941 TAMIAMI TRAIL SUITE 3135, Punta Gorda FL 33950 · 941.844.1215

Last inspected Jul 30, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats32
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1802054
Grade history
AUG 24
JAN 25
AUG 25
FEB 26
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 7 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
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Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Jul 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom.
High priority/08A-13-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager: Jin Yan Xie, 04/03/2021.
Intermediate/53A-03-7
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed lime scale buildup in the interior ceiling of Dish Machine.
Basic/16-23-4/Repeat Violation
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
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Feb 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken touching raw beef in the same container at Reach in Freezer. Operator placed raw chicken underneath raw beef.
High priority/08A-17-6/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. Observed sushi rice not time marked at front counter. Operator time marked the food item.
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-02-5
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. Observed food employee reporting document not completed for 2 employees. Operator had the 2 employees complete the document.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up at front counter reach in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Aug 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority2 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 chlorine sanitizer 0ppm on test strips. Operator primed the sanitizer solution to correct to a minimum of 50ppm.
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over sauce at Make Table. Operator removed the sauce from underneath the raw beef.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed garbage can blocking the kitchen handwash sink. Operator removed the garbage can from blocking the handwash sink.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed egg rolls not date marked at Walk in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food items on the floor at Walk in Cooler. Operator removed the food items off the floor onto shelf.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris on flour container at prep area.
Basic/23-03-4
Jan 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee washing hands not vigorously in kitchen less than 10 seconds. Educated the employee to compliance by washing hands vigorously for at least 10-15 seconds.
High priority/12A-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed egg rolls not date marked at Walk in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed missing expiration date on the training certificate. Operator completed the document.
Intermediate/53B-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed residue buildup at cold holding unit handles.
Basic/23-24-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed residue buildup in the interior of Reach in Cooler.
Basic/22-16-4
Stored food not covered. Observed multiple food items not covered at Walk in Cooler. Operator covered the food items with food grade plastic.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Aug 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Observed raw beef over egg rolls at Make Table. Operator switched the food items.
High priority/08A-13-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
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. Observed sushi rice not time marked at sushi station. Operator time marked the food item.
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Basic/16-23-4
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl in flour container. Operator removed the bowl.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint at cookline. Employee placed hair restraint over their hair/head.
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed multiple knives in between make tables. Operator removed the knives to wash, rinse, and sanitize.
Basic/10-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Open dumpster lid. Observed open lid at dumpster. Operator closed the lid.
Basic/33-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee at cookline. Educated the operator and employee to compliance by changing gloves and washing hands.
High priority/12A-28-4/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw shrimp at Reach in Cooler. Operator switched the food items.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed no date marking on creamers at Reach in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item.
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site
Failure to maintain freezing records on nonexempt fish for 90 days. Educated the operator.
Intermediate/01D-02-4
Food stored on floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Oct 17, 2023□ 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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Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cracked lid at flour container.
Basic/14-38-4/Warning/Return visit Oct 17, 2023 · Observed crack lid at container. Time Extended
Aug 15, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Observed raw chicken and shrimp over sauce at Make Table. Operator removed the sauce from underneath the raw food items.
High priority/08A-13-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed prep table blocking ware washing area handwash sink. Operator removed the prep table.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Repeat Violation/Warning
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at ware washing area handwash sink. Operator placed soap at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container with no handle at rice container. Operator removed the bowl.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cracked lid at flour container.
Basic/14-38-4/Warning
Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food items at Walk in Cooler.
Basic/08B-38-4/Warning
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed no label at multiple flour containers.
Basic/02D-01-5/Repeat Violation/Warning

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.