Taqueria Yoel

1815 State Rd 77, Lynn Haven, FL 32444

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Taqueria Yoel appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 12, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

“Ice scoop handle in contact with ice” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Taqueria Yoel's latest score of 100 sits above the Lynn Haven average of 90. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 12, 2026

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Mar 11, 2026

Routine - Food

4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used

FL-45

Sep 9, 2025

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices

FL-28

Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used

FL-45

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Aug 5, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Estanislao Bautista Cardenas expired 5-28-20. No other manager certification provided. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: Operator states he will take test this week. **Time Extended**

53A-03-7

Jun 5, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee wash dishes and put away, no sanitizer step. Discussed with employee. Sink set up for sanitizing. Employee sanitized dishes. **Corrected On-Site**

22-45-4

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 6-1-25

50-17-3

Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Employee that washes dishes has not been properly trained as evidenced by his lack of knowledge on how to set up a sanitizer sink.

53B-15-4

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Estanislao Bautista Cardenas expired 5-28-20. No other manager certification provided. **Warning**

53A-03-7

Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash. Unwashed cilantro draped on hand wash sink faucet. Employee removed cilantro and washed it at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-36-4

Oct 8, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Observed Chloralen bleach/cleaner. Not an approved sanitizer for food contact surfaces. Operator obtained regular bleach from store. **Corrected On-Site**

22-38-5

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.

10-08-5

Jan 17, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 24, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Apr 21, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.

27-16-4

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Employee removed handle from ice. **Corrected On-Site**

10-08-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of onions on floor. Employee removed from floor. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Jul 14, 2022

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 2 major violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tall reach in: Watermelon 64F, per operator, over night, see stop sale.

03A-02-5

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Orange Home Depot buckets used for water.

14-15-4

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Tall reach in: Watermelon 64F, per operator, over night,

01B-02-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cleaning supplies in hand wash sink. Moved at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

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

31B-02-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taqueria Yoel last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taqueria Yoel on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taqueria Yoel?

Across the inspection record, “ice scoop handle in contact with ice” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taqueria Yoel.

How does Taqueria Yoel compare to other restaurants in Lynn Haven?

Taqueria Yoel most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Lynn Haven average of 90.

Has Taqueria Yoel's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taqueria Yoel have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taqueria Yoel means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Taqueria Yoel inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taqueria Yoel is inspected around three times per year on average.

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