Yak and Yeti Restaurant

775 Werikhe Way, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830

Asian / Fusion

Last inspected: Nov 21, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Yak and Yeti Restaurant eight times, with records going back to 2022. On Nov 21, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, showing up five times.

Restaurants in Lake Buena Vista average 87, so Yak and Yeti Restaurant trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 21, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection.Lettuce mix is covered while cooling.Lettuce mix transferred to blast chiller. **Corrected On-Site**

03D-15-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of sprayer hose is soiled. Bottom of toaster has a residue build up. Residue build up surrounding coffee nozzles.

22-02-4

Basic - Clean bowls not stored inverted or in a protected manner.Expo station. **Corrected On-Site**

24-05-4

Basic - Lettuce not washed prior to preparation. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-39-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top back of fryer cabinets are soiled. Exterior and bottom of skillet have a residue build up

23-03-4

Jun 4, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Small cutting boards are stained.

22-02-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side of beer walk in cooler door.

23-03-4

Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.

16-48-4

Basic - Sanitizer wipes stored next to gloves at the top of the dishmachine area. **Corrected On-Site**

21-44-1

Dec 17, 2024

Complaint Full

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer on QSR side

14-69-4

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scrambled egg container **Corrected On-Site**

10-06-5

Nov 21, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

May 3, 2024

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk,47 f held less than four hours transferred to reach in freezer for a quick chill. Afterwards,38 f. **Corrected On-Site**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting boards are stained. Ice tea holder is soiled. Spider strainer has a residue build up. Milk nozzles and icee machine nozzles have a residue build up around the surrounding areas. Bun toaster is soiled.

22-02-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Residue build at top back of fryer cabinet. Build up of black like substance by the dishwashing area and by hot prep table. Outside of rice cooker is soiled.

23-03-4

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized spoons not properly stored.

24-07-4

Dec 14, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Outside of rice cooker is soiled.

23-03-4

Jun 14, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Dec 6, 2022

Routine - Food

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

View 5 violations

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized.0 ppm.Afterwards,200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

22-43-4

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 rinsed knife and placed on knife rack. **Corrected On-Site**

53B-15-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board is soiled at the breakfast station. Mixer head is soiled in kitchen. Sprayer hose is soiled at dishmachine area. Dish storage racks are soiled in kitchen. Milk nozzles and surrounding area are soiled at servers station.

22-02-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Side of fryer cabinets at cooks line.Outside steamer kettle has a residue build up in kitchen.

23-03-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.Vents soiled throughout the establishment.

36-34-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Yak and Yeti Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Yak and Yeti Restaurant on file is from Nov 21, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Yak and Yeti Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Yak and Yeti Restaurant.

How does Yak and Yeti Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Lake Buena Vista?

Yak and Yeti Restaurant most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Lake Buena Vista average of 87.

Has Yak and Yeti Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Yak and Yeti Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Yak and Yeti Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Yak and Yeti Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Yak and Yeti Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.

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