Yara's Seafood
Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026
67
Score
Inspectors have visited Yara's Seafood nine times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 31, 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 five violations per visit lately, up from roughly three violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
Restaurants in Jacksonville average 74, so Yara's Seafood trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 31, 2026
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed multiple tags without marking of last date sold. **Repeat Violation**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink in warewashing area used to store container of bleach. Operator removed container of bleach. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in employee restroom. Operator replenished paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed open box of sealed breading packages on floor on thin piece of wood less than 6 inches off floor across from reach in deep freezer. **Repeat Violation**
08B-47-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete floor in prep area and warewashing area. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
67
Oct 27, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed multiple oyster tags without last date marked when served.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed commercially packaged coleslaw and macaroni salad opened more than 24 hours not date marked. Operator date marked both foods. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket on reach in freezer nearest front register area torn and interior top of reach in freezer cracked/ in disrepair.
14-11-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed container of oil in back room not at least 6 inches off the floor. Also, observed a sealed box of fish fry stored on wood less than 6 inches from floor.
08B-47-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in both reach in freezers next to ice machine.
14-69-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed floor unsealed in ware washing and prep areas **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
67
May 8, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Multiple tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Commercially packaged Macaroni salad and coleslaw opened more than 24 hours not date marked. Operator date marked both foods. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Unsealed concrete floor in warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of reach in freezer lids soiled. Also, gaskets on reach in freezers soiled.
23-03-4
74
Jan 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Two bottles of cleaners stored next to box of seasoning near front counter. Operator removed spray bottles of window cleaner. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Non food grade paper towel used as a liner and as a cover for food in reach-in cooler in prep area. Operator removed paper towels from foods. **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Unsealed Concrete floor in warewashing area.
36-02-5
70
Jun 10, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored next to box with seasoning on dry food storage shelf. Operator removed spray bottle of windex to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All employee food safety training certificates expired in February 2024 **Warning**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink next to triple sink used to store container of bleach. Operator removed container of bleach. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink next to triple sink. Operator replenished paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice bin soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
61
Oct 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
41-05-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink with bleach stored I sink. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels and soap at hand sink in prep area. Manager provided paper towels and soap for hand sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
61
May 9, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic questions about allergens. Observed Certified food manager unable to answer basic questions about allergens. Inspector provided copy of Eight Food Allergens. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-16-4
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. Observed establishment without written procedures for vomiting and diarrhea clean up. Inspector provided copy of written procedures on vomiting and diarrhea clean up. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No handwash sink located in vending machine area where employees service bulk food machines. Observed bottle of bleach stored in hand sink near ware washing area. Manager removed and stored bleach properly. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-01-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink near ware washing area. Manager provided paper towels for hand sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on clean table. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed case of water not stored at least 6 inches off floor in kitchen. Manager will place water on a pallet. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-47-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine soiled on the interior of unit. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
58
Dec 7, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed oyster tags without the last date marked served. Reviewed with operator the information of last date served must be on tag and held for 90 days.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels or soap at hand sink located near ware washing sink. Operator placed paper towels and soap at hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked eggs with shell in cooler with out date prepared. Operator stated eggs were made yesterday at 3pm. Operator placed date on cooked shell eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw shrimp stored in prep sink to thaw along with a box of shrimp sitting at sink to thaw. Reviewed with operator the thawing procedures. Operator stated that he just turned water off prior to me seeing shrimp, operator placed shrimp under running cold water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed bottle of water stored next to shrimp thawing at sink in kitchen. Operator removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine to be soiled on interior of unit with mold like substance.
22-20-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of bottled water stored on floor in hall to kitchen. Observed case of cooking oil stored on floor near storage area. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Yara's Seafood last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Yara's Seafood on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Yara's Seafood?
Across the inspection record, “clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Yara's Seafood.
How does Yara's Seafood compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Yara's Seafood most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Yara's Seafood's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Yara's Seafood have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Yara's Seafood 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 Yara's Seafood inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Yara's Seafood is inspected around three times per year on average.
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