Yalla Aventura
Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026
61
Score
Yalla Aventura appears in inspection records 11 times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 4, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 11 violations per visit lately, up from roughly five violations before.
Across the inspection history, “equipment in poor repair” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded six times.
Compared to other Aventura restaurants (averaging 76), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 4, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Observed raw salmon stored over/not properly separated from cooked lamb in cooler under flat grill. Advised chef and she rearranged. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense rice and quinoa.
14-01-5
Basic - Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Manager inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
10-07-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Observed Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Advised manager and she removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
61
Dec 8, 2025
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed shelves on walk in cooler in disrepair and being held together by string and reach in cooler gaskets torn. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-08: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-08: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-08: **Time Extended**
21-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed Food storage containers cracked or broken. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-08: **Time Extended**
14-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-08: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-08: **Time Extended**
16-46-4
74
Jul 29, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Operator not complying with the procedures stated in the Process Waiver or HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed various raw meats stored using a reduced oxygen method which does not comply with the procedures stated in the Process Waiver or HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants Establishment was approved for "vacuum packing fish 10k bags" only. Advised manager to reapply for HACCP plan to package raw meat. Establishment must cease practice until approved. Stop sale issued for All meats with date exceeding 48 hrs.
03G-48-2
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs and raw salmon being stored over various ready to eat foods in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following food temperatures greater than 41°F; raw salmon (61F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (60F - Cold Holding) All were located in reach in cooler in kitchen area( shawarma station). Cooler had an ambient temperature of 54°F. Per manager all foods had only been in cooler for about an hour. Manager removed all foods to walk in cooler. Maintenance arrived during time of inspection to repair. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Observed several Employees began working with food, handling clean equipment and utensils, without first washing hands.
12A-16-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Manager arrived during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink due to dispenser in disrepair. Located in prep area.
31B-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. Observed various raw meats stored in reduced oxygen packaging not removed from packaging within 48hrs. Establishment was approved for "vacuum packing fish 10k bags" only. Advised manager to reapply for HACCP plan to package raw meat. Establishment must cease practice until approved. Stop sale issued for All meats with date exceeding 48 hrs.
03G-54-1
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. Observed reach in cooler near kitchen entrance with ambient temperature of 47°F and cooler under kitchen equipment with ambient temperature of 54°F. Per manager all foods had only been in cooler for about an hour. Maintenance arrived during time of inspection to repair. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-74-7
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed shelves on walk in cooler in disrepair and being held together by string and reach in cooler gaskets torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Observed several cases of raw meat stored at ambient temperature in shared hallway with mall. Manager stated that all food was delivered about 30 mins ago. Advised that food needs to go into cooler immediately to avoid any potential contamination.
08B-37-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of meat stored on floor in kitchen area. Employee moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment and wall. Located in kitchen area.
10-17-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Observed Employee preparing onions on top of electrical panel in kitchen area. Advised that food should be prepared in approved designated areas to avoid potential contamination. Manager instructed her to remove. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-48-4
Basic - Observed Food storage containers cracked or broken.
14-38-4
Basic - Observed Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
25
Jul 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light bulb in walk in cooler missing shield. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-17: Observed light bulb in walk in cooler missing shield. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-07: Observed light bulb in walk in cooler missing shield. **Time Extended**
38-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in walk in cooler with rust. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-17: Observed shelves in walk in cooler with rust. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-07: Observed shelves in walk in cooler with rust. **Time Extended**
14-17-4
90
Jun 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
82
Apr 1, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cases of pasteurized liquid eggs inside of walk in cooler.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter added to mop sink missing backflow preventer.
29-42-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink at entrance of kitchen. Employee provided soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink at entrance of kitchen blocked by machine. Employee was able to move machine. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of any food handlers training for all staff. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food preparation with no hair restraint at cook line.
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic jug of oil stored on floor at cook line.
08B-38-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light bulb in walk in cooler missing shield.
38-07-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in walk in cooler with rust.
14-17-4
45
Aug 22, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs being stored over raw salmon in walk in cooler.
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chic peas at 71F - Cold Holding on prep table in kitchen area. As per manager chic peas are kept at room temperature. Manager moved to reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. Observed thawed raw salmon being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. Advised manager that fish held frozen before, during and after being packaged. Chef instructed employee to remove from packaging. **Corrective Action Taken**
03G-04-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water shut off at hand washing sink in prep/ warewash area. Chef turned on. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed pink wiping clothes lining raw tuna in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
21-05-5
Basic - Employee eating while preparing food for customers. Advised manager and she instructed him to wash hands and change gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
12B-01-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef thawing at room temperature. Located in prep area. Chef moved to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
37
May 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-13: Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. **Warning** **Time Extended**
14-11-5
95
Apr 11, 2024
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located in prep area or kitchen area. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
05-08-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Located in prep area. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed cloth lining various pans of raw beef. **Warning**
21-05-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of raw beef being stored on floor in prep area and case of water on floor in dry storage area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed various raw meats thawing at ambient temperature. All located in prep area. **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
21-12-4
39
Sep 26, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed dishes not being sanitized after being washed and rinsed. Advised person in charge and she instructed employee to set up sanitizer and rewash dishes in order to sanitize properly. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-45-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken being stored on top of raw lamb and raw salmon. Located in walk in cooler. Person in charge rearranged. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Discussed and emailed form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed about 10 employees engaging in food preparation with no certified manager. Manager arrived during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Discussed and emailed form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water shut off at hand washing sink in warewash/ prep area. Manager turned on water. 101°F. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bags being stored on prep shelf in dry storage area directly next to food. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of oil being stored on floor in dry storage area.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Located between prep tables. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
39
Nov 1, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with beef in the reach in freezer. Chef removed bag. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed multiple cutting boards are soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed hot holding units are soiled. Chef cleaned hot holding unit. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler/freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Employees cleaned all areas. **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
Basic - Walk in cooler and kitchen floors are soiled/has accumulation of debris.
36-73-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Yalla Aventura last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Yalla Aventura on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Yalla Aventura?
Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Yalla Aventura.
How does Yalla Aventura compare to other restaurants in Aventura?
Yalla Aventura most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Aventura average of 76.
Has Yalla Aventura's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Yalla Aventura have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Yalla Aventura 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 Yalla Aventura inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Yalla Aventura is inspected around three times per year on average.
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