BIG YARD RESTAURANT

Based on 5 health inspections, BIG YARD RESTAURANT in MIAMI GARDENS has earned a 2.9/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 4 months ago · 5 reports on file

18085 NW 27 AVE

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.9/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

10/22/2025· 4mo ago

Visit ID: 10884929

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 basic

  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Employee to operator.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan cover in walk in cooler with accumulation of dust.
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed collard greens (128F - Hot Holding); oxtails (129F - Hot Holding) stored on top of stove for less than 1 hour, as per operator. Operator added more water to bin to heat up.

12/5/2024· 1y 3mo ago

2 high, 1 int

  • 10-05-5:High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil in standing water of 98F. Operator removed water. Corrected On-Site
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fried chicken (98F - Hot Holding) stored on top of the stove for less than 3 hours as per operator, operator reheated item.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In the kitchen. Operator placed new roll. Corrected On-Site

10/4/2024· 1y 5mo ago

1 basic

  • 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Under the fryers. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Under the fryers. **Time Extended**

10/3/2024· 1y 5mo ago

4 high, 3 basic

  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Under the fryers.
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored inside the mop bucket. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-10-4:Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floor with grease under the fryers.
  • 28-26-5:High Priority - Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Observed sewage come up (when 3 compartment sink and handwashing sink is turned on) from the floor drain in the kitchen by the preparation area where employees walk through and leave track marks.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed macaroni and cheese (53F - Cold Holding) stored on top of the prep table less than 30 minutes, as per operator. Operator place item in the walk in cooler.
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sweet plantains (82F - Hot Holding); white rice (98F - Hot Holding) stored on top of the prep table for less than 1 hour, as per operator. Operator reheated items.
  • 41-18-4:High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Front counter: Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 400+ppm/200ppm); Kitchen: Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 400+ppm/200ppm), operator remade. Corrected On-Site

2/9/2024· 2y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8351124

Met Inspection Standards

2 int

  • 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. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit.

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Google Rating

★★★★½ (4.8/5)
(79 reviews)

Price Level

$$

Opening Hours

Monday:Closed
Tuesday:Closed
Wednesday:12:00 – 8:00 PM
Thursday:12:00 – 8:00 PM
Friday:12:00 – 9:00 PM
Saturday:12:00 – 9:00 PM
Sunday:1:00 – 6:00 PM
✓ Currently Open

Features

✓ Restaurant

Restaurant Features

Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
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