YOYO'S BURGERS

YOYO'S BURGERS located in MIAMI has undergone 8 health department inspections, achieving a 2.3/5 overall safety rating. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

16650 Southwest 88th Street
Miami, Florida, 33196
Miami-Dade County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/7/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10925805

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler handles soiled along cook line.
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled at entrance to kitchen.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of pickles stored on floor inside walk in cooler and bag of potatoes stored on floor near dish area.
  • 38-01-4:Basic - Light damaged/in disrepair. Observed light not functioning inside walk in freezer.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler and freezer gaskets soiled. Repeat Violation
  • 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves rusted at reach in cooler next to fryer.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed ice cream stored not covered inside reach in freezer. Repeat Violation
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler and freezer shelves rusted.
  • 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked chicken wings (53F - Cooling) inside walk in cooler, as per operator was prepared previous day and placed on prep table overnight then placed inside walk in cooler next day.
  • 12A-27-4:High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee crack raw shell eggs then grabbed clean utensils and plates without changing gloves and washing hands.
  • 22-45-4:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee wash spatula inside hand sink without properly sanitizing. Advised operator on proper dishwashing procedures.
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 10/1/2025
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked chicken wings inside walk in cooler.
  • 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee grab raw burger patty then grabbed clean utensils and seasonings without changing gloves and washing hands.
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked chicken wings (53F - Cooling) inside walk in cooler, as per operator was prepared previous day and placed on prep table overnight then placed inside walk in cooler next day.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container stored inside hand sink across from cook line.

Inspection Date: 1/27/2025

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a thermo stored on preparation table. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Repeat Violation
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer gasket torn..
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed Mac and cheese not covered inside the reach in cooler. Operator covered it. Corrected On-Site
  • 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 beef inside the walk in cooler.
  • 03A-03-5:High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs stored inside the hand wash sink at room temperature around 58°F As per operator eggs where outside less than 2 hours. Operator placed eggs inside the reach in cooler.
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed a hose connected at the time of the inspection at the mop sink.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed raw shell eggs stored inside the hand wash sink. Employee removed them. Corrected On-Site
  • 27-06-4:Intermediate - No hot running water at hand wash sink in the kitchen area. Observed at hand wash sink next to the grill. Repeat Violation
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed at the kitchen area.

Inspection Date: 8/20/2024

  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • 29-09-4:Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed hot water handle is in disrepair next to the grill.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a boxes of raw shell eggs stored on the floor of the walk in cooler.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues.
  • 12A-10-4:High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed Employee touched his face and failed to wash hands. Employee was coached to removed gloves and wash hands.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed burger (54 F - Cold Holding); cheese (63 F - Cold Holding)inside the reach in cooler under the grill. As per operator foods were placed less than 4 hours ago. Operator removed the foods and placed them inside the walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink at the back was blocked by water stored in front of it.
  • 27-06-4:Intermediate - No hot running water at hand wash sink next to the grill.
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken wings stored inside the reach in cooler not date marked. As per operator food was cooked over 24 hours ago. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 3/22/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8574203

  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Repeat Violation
  • 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 ground beef. Operator placed chicken at the bottom of the walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 2/14/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8575714

  • 33-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: Open dumpster lid. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: Open dumpster lid. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-14: Open dumpster lid. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 12/15/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8575052

  • 33-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: Open dumpster lid. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: Open dumpster lid. **Time Extended**
  • 53B-09-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed Noel Plata 1/10/22 and Luis Sierra 1/10/22. Need to get original certificate. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: Observed Noel Plata 1/10/22 and Luis Sierra 1/10/22. Need to get original certificate. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed Noel Plata 1/10/22 and Luis Sierra 1/10/22. Need to get original certificate. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: Observed Noel Plata 1/10/22 and Luis Sierra 1/10/22. Need to get original certificate. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 12/14/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8573789

  • 33-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: Open dumpster lid. **Time Extended**
  • 42-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop inside the bucket. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop inside the bucket. **Time Extended**
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 3 live roaches found in the kitchen area and the bathroom. One roach was climbing up the fryer , the other live roach was behind the preparation table and the other one was on the bathroom door. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: Observed 2 live roaches under the reach in cooler next to the grill and also 4 dead roaches under the reach in cooler next to the grill. Admin Complaint
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: Observed No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Time Extended**
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pre cooked chicken wings not date marked. As per operator food was cooked the previous day. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: Observed pre cooked chicken wings not date marked. **Time Extended**
  • 53B-09-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed Noel Plata 1/10/22 and Luis Sierra 1/10/22. Need to get original certificate. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: Observed Noel Plata 1/10/22 and Luis Sierra 1/10/22. Need to get original certificate. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 12/13/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8380986

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed food debris and a lot of grease under the reach in freezer , the fryer machine and the preparation tables. Warning
  • 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed a food storage container lid broken inside the reach in cooler. Warning
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed inside the ice machine. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed ground beef inside the 3 compartment sink at 58° F. As per operator they left the food thawed around 12:30 pm. Operator placed ground beef inside walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop inside the bucket. Warning
  • 12A-13-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed operator did not removed gloves when he grabbed his phone and then engaged in food preparation. Operator was coached to wash hands after touching dirty equipment. Warning
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 3 live roaches found in the kitchen area and the bathroom. One roach was climbing up the fryer , the other live roach was behind the preparation table and the other one was on the bathroom door. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ground beef @58°F at the 3 compartment sink. As per operator food was placed around 12:30 . Operator placed food inside the walk in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 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. Form was provided to operator. Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the kitchen area. Warning
  • 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. Form was provided to operator. Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the kitchen area. Warning
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pre cooked chicken wings not date marked. As per operator food was cooked the previous day. Warning
  • 53B-09-4:Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed Noel Plata 1/10/22 and Luis Sierra 1/10/22. Need to get original certificate. Warning