YAYA SOUTHERN CUISINE

YAYA SOUTHERN CUISINE located in TAMPA has undergone 7 health department inspections, achieving a 3.0/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 3 months ago · 7 reports on file

2301 East Hillsborough Avenue
Tampa, Florida, 33610
Hillsborough County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

11/13/2025· 3mo ago

Visit ID: 10932906

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int

  • 22-43-4:High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested 100ppm. Employee reset sanitizer and test 200ppm. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 spray bottles by mop sink. Employee labeled at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

8/21/2025· 6mo ago

Visit ID: 10845353

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

5/22/2025· 9mo ago

Visit ID: 10714539

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 1 basic

  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches on wall next to large metal reach in cooler. Warning
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on small reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator eliminated, cleaned and sanitized area. Warning
  • 35A-23-4:High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. 1 roach egg sac on floor next to large metal reach in cooler in kitchen. Warning

11/6/2024· 1y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8782502

Met Inspection Standards

3 high, 2 int, 5 basic

  • 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 operators cell phone near food on top of small reach-in-freezer
  • 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Boxes of cooking oil on floor in kitchen area Corrected On-Site
  • 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In dish machine room.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Small white container with green lid on dry storage shelf not labeled
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs stored over cooked foods in tall reach-in-cooler
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked macaroni and cheese at 51 degrees Fahrenheit. Operating placing more ice in pan **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked yellow rice at 119 degrees Fahrenheit. Under heat lamp. Inspector sugggested using time as a public health control form
  • 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in reach-in-cooler
  • 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. Food cooked and stored in reach-in-cooler Repeat Violation

5/31/2024· 1y 9mo ago

Visit ID: 8643311

Met Inspection Standards

1 int

  • 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-31: **Time Extended**

3/29/2024· 1y 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8582433

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 3 int, 2 basic

  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. A box of single serving to go container lids stored on floor near back kitchen door. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Plastic food containers on dry storage racks Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Mashed potatoes 49 F; Baked Beans 47 F. Operator placing on time as a public health control form or in reach-in-cooler on top **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Yellow cooked rice 60 F; White cooked rice 63 F; Inspector emailed a time as a public health control form **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 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. 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. Warning

12/28/2023· 2y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 8576290

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed