Big Yard Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026
61
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Big Yard Restaurant stretching back to 2022. On Mar 18, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
“Time/temperature control for safety food” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
The city-wide average sits at 80, which Big Yard Restaurant's 61 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 18, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Hose attached to faucet at three-compartment/food preparation/handwash sink eliminating required air gap. Observed at mop sink.
29-45-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food and dish racks.
22-31-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler at kitchen entrance not holding cold temps. No TCS foods stored inside, operator uses as dry storage.
14-74-7
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed chest freezer lid in disrepair.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of oil on floor in kitchen.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in chest freezers.
14-69-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage in kitchen.
36-32-5
61
Oct 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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.
03B-01-6
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Employee to operator.
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan cover in walk in cooler with accumulation of dust.
23-03-4
78
Dec 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
67
Oct 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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**
36-17-5
95
Oct 3, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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.
28-26-5
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.
03A-02-5
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.
03B-01-6
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**
41-18-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Under the fryers.
36-17-5
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floor with grease under the fryers.
36-10-4
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**
42-01-4
47
Feb 9, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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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**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit.
16-37-1
82
Jan 23, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
52
Oct 19, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Big Yard Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Big Yard Restaurant on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Big Yard Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Big Yard Restaurant.
How does Big Yard Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Miami Gardens?
Big Yard Restaurant most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami Gardens average of 80.
Has Big Yard Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Big Yard Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Big Yard Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Big Yard Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Big Yard Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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