Yard House 8323
Last inspected: Feb 9, 2026
41
Score
Yard House 8323 has been inspected 10 times since 2022. Yard House 8323 was last inspected on Feb 9, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around four violations to closer to nine violations per visit.
“Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Coral Gables average 68, so Yard House 8323 trails the local norm. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
3
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 9, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 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. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm); employee changed container and primed machine, Dishwasher (Chlorine 50ppm). **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed at cook line coolers, raw beef stored over fish filets and shrimp and raw beef stored over pork. Chef began to remove and store correctly. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at hand sink at prep area of kitchen used as dump sink with evidence of food debris inside.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed for employees Christian C and Luis A. Hired more than 60 days ago.
53B-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed at salad station reach in cooler, containers of consume stored with no date mark. As per chef from yesterday. Employee began to play dates. **Corrective Action Taken**
02C-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic gallons of cooking oil stored in floor at dry storage area.
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at lobby bathrooms where employees are allowed to use.
31B-04-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed at salad station containers of cooked bacon stored on toaster oven uncovered. Observed at reach in freezer container of ice cream stored uncovered
08B-12-5
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed salad station Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm); operator changed solution. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed at salad station containers of golden raisins and pistachios. Operator properly labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed at pizza station knives between coolers. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
41
Aug 20, 2025
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at ceiling vents throughout with dust build up. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-20: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed at employee shared bathroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-20: **Time Extended**
32-12-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed throughout kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-20: **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed pat cook line and at rear kitchen prep area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-20: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed at hood filters at cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-20: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed at dish area drying rack on clean, stored pots and storage containers. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-20: **Time Extended**
16-46-4
74
Aug 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 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. Observed at Bar Dishwasher (Chlorine 10ppm). Advised to stop use and utilize main kitchen machine. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at pizza station reach in coolers raw beef and flip top cooler, shredded mozzarella cheese (55F - Cold Holding); beef crumbles (51F - Cold Holding); spinach dip (53F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (53F - Cold Holding); shredded chicken (55F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); mozzarella bites (51F - Cold Holding); Italian sausage (52F - Cold Holding); shredded chicken (52F - Cold Holding). As per operator and labels from 8/18/25. Operator removed items to voluntarily discarded. Observed at fryer station cooler, battered calamari (52F - Cold Holding); battered chicken (52F - Cold Holding), as per operator since 11am prep. Operator removed to discard. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at rear kitchen oven door handles soiled. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at ceiling vents throughout with dust build up. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed at employee shared bathroom. **Warning**
32-12-6
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed throughout kitchen. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed pat cook line and at rear kitchen prep area. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at bar ice bin. Operator removed and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed at hood filters at cook line. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed at dish area drying rack on clean, stored pots and storage containers. **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at rear kitchen reach in cooler next to alcohol closet. **Warning**
22-16-4
47
Oct 1, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee place soiled dishes at dishwashing station then proceed to handle clean plates at servers station. Coached employee on proper handwashing procedures.
12A-13-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at cook line low boy reach in cooler, raw shelled eggs stored over cooked carrots. Manager removed and stored on lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line battering station battered raw chicken (60F - Cold Holding); as per cook was placed about 3 hours ago. Cook removed and placed into walk in freezer to rapid cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at women bathroom single stall.
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at ice machine next to walk in cooler.
22-20-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at pizza station reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
52
Sep 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed at bar three compartment sink Bar Triple Sink (Quaternary 400+ppm). Operator diluted solution. **Corrected On-Site**
41-18-4
Basic - Beverage tubing/cold plate not separated from stored ice. Observed at bar area, soda hose store in drinking ice. Operator removed and replaced ice in bin. **Corrected On-Site**
14-18-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on exterior reach in cooler doors and handles at cook line. Chef cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
23-24-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at pizza station reach in cooler.
29-49-6
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed at cook line a container of tortilla shells stored on shelf uncovered. Operator placed cover. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
70
May 2, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed for the food containers stored on shelves in the ware washing area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-02: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in the walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-02: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
90
Apr 25, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw tuna stored above cooked rice located in the walk-in freezer.
08A-02-6
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. Observed chlorine strength at 0ppm ,main unit. Operator set up 3 compartment sink and called service technician. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed dishwasher handled dirty dishes then handled clean sanitized equipment without washing hands.
12A-13-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed for the food containers stored on shelves in the ware washing area.
24-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in the walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed pizza peel stored on top of oven. **Corrected On-Site**
10-02-4
55
Dec 18, 2023
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
70
Jun 9, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82
Sep 2, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed missing paper towels at the server's drink station. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles missing by the dishwasher area. As per operator, the AC unite is leaking. The operator put the ceiling tiles missing.
36-36-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed above the ice machine. The operator removed the ice scoop.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Yard House 8323 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Yard House 8323 on file is from Feb 9, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Yard House 8323?
Across the inspection record, “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Yard House 8323.
How does Yard House 8323 compare to other restaurants in Coral Gables?
Yard House 8323 most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Coral Gables average of 68.
Has Yard House 8323's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Yard House 8323 have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Yard House 8323 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 Yard House 8323 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Yard House 8323 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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