Ya Mas
Last inspected: Feb 18, 2023
64
Score
There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. The most recent visit was on Feb 18, 2023. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. The file hasn't been updated since Feb 18, 2023, so take the current picture with that in mind.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around five violations, down from roughly 11 violations earlier in the record.
Restaurants in Fort Lauderdale average 80, so Ya Mas trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher - main (Chlorine less tnan 10ppm) - operator added sanitizing solution and primed unit. Chlorine 50ppm. Corrected on site. Dishwasher- bar #1 (Chlorine 0ppm); Dishwasher - bar #2 (Chlorine 0ppm). **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-18: Dishwasher - main (Chlorine 0ppm) - operator primed unit. Chlorine 0ppm. Dishwasher- bar #1 (Chlorine 0ppm); Dishwasher - bar #2 (Chlorine 0ppm). Observed only 2 chemical solutions attached to units. Advised operator to refrain from using units until properly set up and sanitizing is at correct level. Operator set up triple sink to sanitize. Quat 200ppm. **Time Extended**
22-41-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-18: Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Basic - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination different than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-18: Basic - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination different than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. **Warning** **Time Extended**
03G-50-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : 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. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler - meatballs (58F); milk (55F); butter (55F); sour cream (55F); cooked rice (58-59F); garbanzo beans (55F). Per operator items were held in unit overnight. No items pooled or portioned today. Observed ice buildup on condensing coils. Advised operator to refrain from using unit until such time all TCS items are maintained at 41F and below. See stop sale. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-18: Walk in cooler - no TCS items. Advised operator to refrain from using unit until such time all TCS items are maintained at 41F and below. Ambient temperature of unit 38-39F. **Time Extended**
14-74-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-18: Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** **Time Extended**
50-09-4
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Feb 17, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat vegetables in walk in cooler. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler - meatballs (58F); milk (55F); butter (55F); sour cream (55F); cooked rice (58-59F); garbanzo beans (55F). Per operator items were held in unit overnight. No items pooled or portioned today. Observed ice buildup on condensing coils. Advised operator to refrain from using unit until such time all TCS items are maintained at 41F and below. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Bar - blue cheese olives. Per operator placed out approximately 2 hours ago. Reviewed proper cold holding and Time as a Public Health Control. Operator moved item to reach in to quick chill. Corrective action taken. Walk in cooler - meatballs (58F); milk (55F); butter (55F); sour cream (55F); cooked rice (58-59F); garbanzo beans (55F). Per operator items were held in unit overnight. No items pooled or portioned today. Observed ice buildup on condensing coils. Advised operator to refrain from using unit until such time all TCS items are maintained at 41F and below. See stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher - main (Chlorine less tnan 10ppm) - operator added sanitizing solution and primed unit. Chlorine 50ppm. Corrected on site. Dishwasher- bar #1 (Chlorine 0ppm); Dishwasher - bar #2 (Chlorine 0ppm). **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Basic - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination different than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. **Warning**
03G-50-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By grill. Operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Several areas in kitchen, walk in and bar. **Warning**
36-22-4
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. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler - meatballs (58F); milk (55F); butter (55F); sour cream (55F); cooked rice (58-59F); garbanzo beans (55F). Per operator items were held in unit overnight. No items pooled or portioned today. Observed ice buildup on condensing coils. Advised operator to refrain from using unit until such time all TCS items are maintained at 41F and below. See stop sale. **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ya Mas last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ya Mas on file is from Feb 18, 2023. The public record contains two inspections in total.
How does Ya Mas compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?
Ya Mas most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.
Has Ya Mas' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Ya Mas have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Ya Mas means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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