YELLOW TAIL SUBS GRILL INC
South Dixie Highway
Homestead, Florida, 33030
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.5/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 1/16/2025
High Priority
4
Intermediate
1
Basic
10
Total
15
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed in all units throughout kitchen. Also on walk in cooler/freezer handles.
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed by dry storage.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust accumulation on walk in cooler ceiling.
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back door.
- 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed throughout kitchen.
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed on flour and bread crumbs containers at dry storage area. Corrected On-Site
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in all units at the establishment.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed fries(frozen) on preparation table across fryers. Corrected On-Site
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour, bread crumbs and cornmeal containers not identified with a common name at dry storage.
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
- 22-35-5:High Priority - Food preparation sink has soil/old food residue. Observed on food preparation area across fryers.
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken being stored above raw fish fillets on shelves at walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed feta cheese (54F - Cold Holding on reach in cooler next to gyro station. As per operator less than 2 hours, cheese was moved to reach in cooler interior. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled containers at dry storage. Also observed soiled flat grill and fryers.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/16/2025 revealed 15 total violations (4 high priority, 1 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 7/24/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
1
Total
4
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed several water marks on cei tiles throughout establishment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-24: **Time Extended**
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-24: **Time Extended**
- 03C-90-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment is conducting non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods and the written procedures are not available upon request. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-24: **Time Extended**
- 53B-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Erick M. Willy R and Ariel T. are employees have been working more than 60 days. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-24: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/24/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 7/22/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
7
Basic
8
Total
18
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled walk in cooler/freezer handles. Also on unit at cook line. Warning
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed several water marks on cei tiles throughout establishment. Warning
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed tennis and book bag employee on preparation table. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under reach in cooler by pick up window. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in all units at kitchen area. Also observed soiled fryers. Warning
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed personal drink inside reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in all units at kitchen area. Warning
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled wall by ice machine. Warning
- 22-12-5:High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Warning
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above raw fish fillets inside walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken strips (54F - Cold Holding); conch fritters (48F - Cold Holding); conch (48F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (48F - Cold Holding) on reach in cooler at cook line, less than 4 hours. Warning
- 03C-96-4:Intermediate - Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without monitoring and documenting initial heating time and temperature, cooling times and temperatures, cold holding temperature and final cooking temperature. Observed chicken not monitored. Warning
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - 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. Warning
- 03C-90-4:Intermediate - Establishment is conducting non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods and the written procedures are not available upon request. Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled white cutting board. Also observed soiled food containers. Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed by pick up window. Manager restocked during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 53B-02-5:Intermediate - 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. Erick M. Willy R and Ariel T. are employees have been working more than 60 days. Warning
- 22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed bottom part of preparation table next to flat grill. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/22/2024 revealed 18 total violations (3 high priority, 7 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 2/26/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
8
Total
11
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled walk in cooler handle.
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water marks on several ceiling tiles.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drink in preparation table, employee removed. Corrected On-Site
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed next to pick up window. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed inside flour container at dry storage, employee removed. Corrected On-Site
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in unit at cook line.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed food containers not covered inside reach in cooler at cook line.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed fries bags(frozen) next to preparation table, employee moved to reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee was instructed.
- 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine +200ppm); Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm). Corrected On-Site
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - 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. Provided form during inspection.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/26/2024 revealed 11 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 7/17/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
9
Total
13
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in flour container, Manager removed during inspection.
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water marks in some ceiling tiles throughout establishment.
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee hat stored above food, Manager removed during inspection.
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed in unit in kitchen area.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled fryers.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in unit at the kitchen area.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed fish containers not covered inside reach in cooler, Manager covered during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled wall next to fryer.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container not identified at the dry storage.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed white fish (46F - Cold Holding) as per Manager less than 4 hours, Manager moved to walk in cooler to cool down. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 41-15-5:High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm); Manager add water to solution.Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm) Corrected On-Site
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - 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. Provided form during inspection.
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - 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. Provided form during ins.
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/17/2023 revealed 13 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 9 basic).