Yaowarat
Last inspected: Feb 25, 2026
23
Score
Yaowarat appears in inspection records 12 times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 25, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near six violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Raw animal foods not properly separated” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Compared to other Stuart restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
12
Inspections
5
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 25, 2026
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
23
Jan 7, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
47
Apr 14, 2025
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Can of Icy Hot stored on shelf over prep table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At reach in freezer, Raw chicken stored over raw beef. Not all commercially packaged. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line, raw shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (59F - Cold Holding);, not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated items held out of temperature approximately 2 hours. Advised operator of proper cold holding parameters. Operator placed ice onto items to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line, chicken broth (113F - Hot Holding); miso soup (89F - Hot Holding). Operator stated items held out of temperature approximate 1 1/2 hours. Advised operator to reheat products to 165F. Operator reheated products to 165+. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. No written plan for Sushi rice. Provided form to operator.
03F-10-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line, in use utensils sitting in standing water of 75F. Operator removed utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
47
Mar 11, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
35
Nov 25, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations.
View 4 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
47
Apr 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs and raw shrimp over ready to eat vegetables reach in cooler on cook line. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken fritters over raw lobster reach in freezer by walk in cooler. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Time control procedure sent to operator.
03F-10-5
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. Procedure sent to operator.
11-27-4
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) Operator set up triple sink 50ppm chlorine sanitizer **Corrective Action Taken**
16-55-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Salt in storage bin stored on floor dry storage area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
55
Jan 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple items in dry storage area - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: Same. **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
95
Nov 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Masago on sushi menu **Warning**
02B-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple items in dry storage area
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 78°F
10-07-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp in standing water
06-01-5
74
May 10, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Kitchen
36-73-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Kitchen
22-20-5
90
Mar 8, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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. Dish machine sanitizing at 0/ppm/chlorine/corrective action taken/operator called for service. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
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.
11-27-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Ice cream/reach in freezer/kitchen/corrective action taken/operator covered foods. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-12-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Prep cooler#3/cook line
29-49-6
70
Feb 17, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At reach in freezer- raw chicken not Commercially packaged over raw salmon - operator moved to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. At cookline- Raw shell eggs 62-64F- cold holding- food left out- food put of tempered for 30 minutes- operator placed in reach in cooler to quick chill. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bucket in handwash sink by three compartment sink- operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.Squid defrosting in standing water - operator moved under running water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
55
Sep 27, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Yaowarat last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Yaowarat on file is from Feb 25, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Yaowarat?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal foods not properly separated” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Yaowarat.
How does Yaowarat compare to other restaurants in Stuart?
Yaowarat most recently scored 23 out of 100, which is lower than the Stuart average of 81.
Has Yaowarat's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Yaowarat have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Yaowarat 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 Yaowarat inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Yaowarat is inspected around four times per year on average.
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