The Yard Milkshake Bar
Last inspected: Nov 18, 2025
86
Score
The health department has logged seven inspections at The Yard Milkshake Bar, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 18, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around five violations per visit lately, up from roughly three violations before.
“Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
The city-wide average for Tampa sits at 79, putting The Yard Milkshake Bar on the better side of that line. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-18: **Time Extended**
11-07-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of combo Reach in cooler/Reach in freezer soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-18: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
86
Nov 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine tested at 0ppm. Discussed with operator to set up three compartment sink for sanitizing. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-10: Quaternary ammonia and chlorine in machine tested at 0ppm. **Admin Complaint**
22-49-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-10: **Time Extended**
11-07-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of combo Reach in cooler/Reach in freezer soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-10: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
74
Oct 31, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning**
29-42-4
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine tested at 0ppm. Discussed with operator to set up three compartment sink for sanitizing. **Warning**
22-49-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle stored on top of prep table, adjacent to mop sink. Window cleaner and air freshener stored on prep table next to mixer in back kitchen area. Operator relocated all items to an approved location during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Warning**
11-07-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Employee handwash sink at front line adjacent to cash register blocked by trash can. Employee unblocked sink during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located at front line adjacent to espresso machines. Operator provided paper towels during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
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. Operator obtained approved chlorine sanitizer during time of inspection, three compartment sink chlorine at 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-38-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Located on kitchen prep table adjacent to mop sink. **Warning**
41-17-4
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. Almond milk inside combo Reach in cooler/Reach in freezer not dated. Operator added date during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-03-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of combo Reach in cooler/Reach in freezer soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Cherries topping for ice cream not covered. Operator covered cherries during time of inspection. Located inside front line combo Reach in cooler/Reach in freezer. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5
32
Jun 6, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle stored on top of sheet pan in back kitchen area. Operator relocated spray bottle during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
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 and almond milk not date marked in front line Reach in cooler. Operator added dates during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Located over Dish machine.
41-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. 2 cases of bottled water stored in back kitchen floor. Operator relocated cases of water to Ana approved location during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located at all Employee handwash sinks. Operator provided signs at all sinks during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
64
Jan 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Observed hand wash sink on main line blocked by trash can. Operator moved trash during inspection -Observed metal pans stored on hand wash sink in back room near dish washer. Operator moved land during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored in mop closet not set to dry at time of inspection. Operator hung mop during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
86
Aug 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
82
Oct 4, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Yard Milkshake Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Yard Milkshake Bar on file is from Nov 18, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Yard Milkshake Bar?
Across the inspection record, “toxic substance/chemical improperly stored” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Yard Milkshake Bar.
How does The Yard Milkshake Bar compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
The Yard Milkshake Bar most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.
Has The Yard Milkshake Bar's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at The Yard Milkshake Bar have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Yard Milkshake Bar 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 The Yard Milkshake Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Yard Milkshake Bar is inspected around two times per year on average.
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