Yafa
Last inspected: Jan 13, 2026
47
Score
Across the available record, Yafa has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 13, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around eight violations per visit versus roughly four violations earlier in the record.
Looking across the full record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
That's lower than the typical Jacksonville restaurant, which scores around 74. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 13, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw fish in walk-in-cooler. Operator removed raw chicken to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee handled raw fish, then changed gloves without washing hands and handled to go trays and cooked fries. Discussed with operator. Operator discussed handwashing with employee and employee went and washed hands **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed blade of can opener in prep area and multiple soda nozzles on self dispersing soda machine in dining area soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed two CO2 tanks not adequately secured in dry food storage area.
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed multiple ceiling tiles, vents on cook line and prep areas soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed handle on rice cooker in prep area in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed two scoops stored in standing water of less than 135F on bottom shelf next to fryers. Operator emptied standing water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed multiple filters in hood above fryers soiled. Also, exterior of trash can on cook line soiled. Also, inner side door of ice machine soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed torn foil covering shelf in prep area.
14-20-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed wrapped sleeves of single service to go trays stored on floor in dry storage area.
25-05-4
47
Aug 21, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed two flying insects: one in prep area and one near walk-in-cooler.
35A-02-7
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw fish, raw chicken (44F - Cold Holding) in walk-in-cooler. Operator stated door had been opened and closed a lot during lunch. Operator placed ice on products and rechecked temps at 40F-41F. Also, house made tzatziki (45F - Cold Holding)in top of flip top reach-in cooler on cook line. Observed tzatziki store higher than chill rim of cooler. Operator placed in bottom of reach-in cooler to chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored next to olive oil at back counter of front service line. Employee removed spray bottle of window cleaner to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink on cook line. Operator replenished soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Blade on can opener in prep area, soda nozzle on water at self dispensing soda machine in dining area soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Multiple ceiling tiles in kitchen, prep and cook line areas soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Handle of rice cooker at cook line in disrepair. Also, hole in side of reach in freezer on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Box with single service to go condiments stored on floor under front counter. Operator removed to properly store. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Fly light hanging over prep table. Operator removed light to hang in an approved area. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on multiple reach-in coolers on cook line and front service line soiled. Operator started to clean during this inspection. Also, filters in hood above fryers soiled. Also, exterior of food bins holding seasonings in prep area soiled. **Corrective Action Taken**
23-03-4
41
Feb 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
58
Oct 17, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one flying insect in prep area.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One can of vine leaves stuffed with rice dented/ crimped along top rim of can. Stop Sale.
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Blade of Wedgers in prep area and on wall near prep area soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two Unlabeled bottles containing toxic substance stored on shelf near soda dispensing machine in dining area. Operator labeled both bottles of cleaner. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Lid/ cover missing from waste receptacle in women's restroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal belonging stored on shelf next to single service plasticware near drive thru window. Operator removed employee purse to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on reach-in cooler on front service line soiled.
23-03-4
52
Mar 26, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
50
Oct 16, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed hydrogen peroxide stored on top of hand washing station. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in display cooler on front counter Cut lettuce (54F - Cold Holding); cooked cabbage (55F - Cold Holding); Cooked carrots (55F - Cold Holding). Employee stated all foods were brought out 3 hours prior. Employee placed ice in bottom of flip top cooler. Took second temperature of TCS foods at 43F and below. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container being stored in hand sink . Employee removed and stored container properly to allow hand washing. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed drink stored on prep table in drive through area. Observed bottle of water stored on shelf near plates. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk-in cooler and freezer floors soiled.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of beef and lamb stored on floor of freezer. Observed bag of chick peas stored on floor near back of kitchen. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed hand washing sign missing at hand sink on front counter. Observed hand sink near ware washing area missing paper towels. Inspector provided hand washing sign. Employee provided paper towels for hand washing station. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in cooler door gasket soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed Lights in food preparation near drive through missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. **Repeat Violation**
38-07-4
47
May 4, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
52
Dec 7, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 8 flying insects in ladies restroom. Observed two flying insects in back storage area, two on cook line, two on service area near register. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-07: Observed one flying insect in office. Employee killed and discarded from establishment. Observed one flying insect in men's rest room. Employee killed and discarded from establishment. **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
35A-02-6
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Yafa last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Yafa on file is from Jan 13, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Yafa?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Yafa.
How does Yafa compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Yafa most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Yafa's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Yafa have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Yafa 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 Yafa inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Yafa is inspected around three times per year on average.
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