DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

YARD HOUSE

YARD HOUSE has 7 health inspections on file for its SARASOTA location, with an overall rating of 4.4/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

University Town Center Drive
Florida, 34201
Sarasota County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★★☆ (4.4/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 1/7/2026

Inspection #: 3687302

Inspection Date: 11/24/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13460473

  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up on the second condenser unit in the walk in cooler.
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handles. Operator moved tongs Corrected On-Site
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the hand washing sinks on cook line, back kitchen and at the dish area. Operator stocked all. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 7/14/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10875664

  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven handle. Operator moved tongs. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on hood vents and beginning to drip. Operator stated they're cleaning tonight.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container (salt) removed from original packaging not labeled. Operator labeled it. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 12/3/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8820490

  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters and bottom ledge beginning to drip. Operator stated it's on schedule to be cleaned tonight.

Inspection Date: 7/2/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8723594

  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the wall behind gas range and next to it on the pipes and wall under the shelf.

Inspection Date: 12/12/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8571194

  • 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining a shelf in walk in freezer holding food.
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed 2 ceiling tiles soiled with heavy dust above employee area.
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a personal drink stored on the shelf above the salad preparation area. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handles on cooks line not properly sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters in salad area with a build up of dust.
  • 29-17-4:Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed waste line missing from the soda guns at the bar. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 10/25/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8344092

  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed line cooks wearing watches. Corrected On-Site
  • 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed line cook without a beard guard. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging on oven doors. Corrected On-Site
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters not inverted or covered. Operator corrected. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-17-4:Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed soda fountain guns without waste lines at bar.