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YUMS CHINESE FOOD

With 7 documented inspections, YUMS CHINESE FOOD in SEBRING has achieved a 2.2/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

2926 US HWY 27 S

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 8/27/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13504291

  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler with a torn gasket. Observed reach in freezer door is not closing properly in back of kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-27: **Time Extended**
  • 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer next to walk-in in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-27: **Time Extended**
  • 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves are rusted and pitied. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-27: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 8/26/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10883059

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container bowls with no handle used as scoops for cabbage and different sauces in the walk in cooler. Warning
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed two dead roaches under equipment on cook line. Warning
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler with a torn gasket. Observed reach in freezer door is not closing properly in back of kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed tub of chicken on floor in the walk in cooler, owner moved. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer next to walk-in in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hoods soiled with grease and gaskets on walk in cooler and reach in coolers. Warning
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves are rusted and pitied. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed lobster in carry out bags, owner changed to proper ziplock bags. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately six live roaches under the three compartment sink. Warning
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed pesticide chemical on a shelf stored next to single service items in the kitchen. Warning
  • 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands in a sink than an approved handwashing sink, employee wash hands in a preparation sink. Informed employee on washing hands in the hand washing sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed an empty can in the handwashing sink in back of kitchen, owner moved. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no towels at the handwashing sink in the back of kitchen, owner replaced them. Corrected On-Site Warning

Inspection Date: 4/22/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10821792

  • 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. 6 ceiling tiles in the kitchen and 7 ceiling tiles in the dining area with water damage. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: **Time Extended**
  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Dry storage shelves in the back kitchen area broken and chipped. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: **Time Extended**
  • 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in the chest reach in freezer next to the walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: **Time Extended**
  • 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 4/18/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8752603

  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. 6 ceiling tiles in the kitchen and 7 ceiling tiles in the dining area with water damage. Warning
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Dry storage shelves in the back kitchen area broken and chipped. Warning
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in the chest reach in freezer next to the walk in cooler. Warning
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning
  • 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. Employee cracked a raw shell eggs then handled clean utensils without washing their hands. Employee removed the utensils to be sanitized and washed their hands. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 12A-12-4:High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food then handled the exterior of a food container without washing hands. Employee washed their hands and sanitized the exterior of the food container. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 12A-20-4:High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee washed their hands without soap. The employee was informed and properly washed their hands. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over ready to eat sauces in the walk in cooler. Owner removed the beef. Raw shrimp stored over washed and cut cabbage in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Owner placed the shrimp below the cabbage. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid stored next to single serve items in the kitchen. Owner removed the bottles. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed their hands in a preparation sink. The employee was informed and properly washed their hands in a hand washing sink. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Empty container and dish soap stored in the hand washing sink next to the three compartment sink. Employee removed the items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Inspection Date: 8/28/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8874028

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in storage area.
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken for flour.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on line. Operator cleaned. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from faucet at triple sink.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime: cutting boards .
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Soap conditioner and sponge in hand washing sink. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 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. Not all have signed, provided operator with form. **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 12/12/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8462088

  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed piece of raw beef stored uncovered in reach in freezer. Operator placed in bag. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-15-4:High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp and raw chicken over ready to eat sauces in walk-in cooler. Manager rearranged. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken (71F - Cold Holding)held on counter beside cookline. Cook stated only there for less than 30 minutes during rush. Placed back on cold hold to cool to 41F within 4 hours. **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 8/2/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8365856

  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Inspector provided handout at inspection via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 22-48-5:High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Observed splash less bleach as sanitizer. Operator went to market and purchased correct chlorine during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken over shrimp and beef on freezer. Operator rearranged foods. Pbserved raw chicken over raw shrimp on walk-in cooler . Operator rearranged foods. 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. Inspector provided handout at inspection via email. Corrected On-Site