Casa Ya'ax

51 Ne 24 St Ste 101, Miami, FL 33137

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Dec 5, 2025

Score

High Risk

Going back to 2023, Casa Ya'ax has three inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 5, 2025. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near 10 violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “no paper towels”, showing up two times.

Compared to other Miami restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Dec 5, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

5 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 10 violations

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.

11-27-4

Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

16-37-1

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at hand sink kitchen. Employee provided. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink at kitchen. Owner provided. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with cleaner not labeled at bar area.

41-17-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers with flour not labeled by storage.

02D-01-5

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

51-13-4

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.

05-09-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign at outside bar area. Observed no sign at bathrooms.

31B-04-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

42-01-4

Feb 26, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 9 minor violations.

View 17 violations

Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed

FL-27

Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices

FL-28

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Jul 28, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Kitchen and bathrooms.

31B-04-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Casa Ya'ax last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Casa Ya'ax on file is from Dec 5, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Casa Ya'ax?

Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Casa Ya'ax.

How does Casa Ya'ax compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Casa Ya'ax most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.

Has Casa Ya'ax's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Casa Ya'ax have averaged around 10 violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Casa Ya'ax means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Casa Ya'ax inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Casa Ya'ax is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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