Yardie Spice Restaurant

225 South Krome Ave, Homestead, FL 33030

African

Last inspected: Feb 26, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Yardie Spice Restaurant has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 26, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Among Homestead restaurants, the typical score is 70; Yardie Spice Restaurant is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 26, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust on clean dishes and clean utensils shelves above the triple sink.

22-31-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall throughout the kitchen soiled. **Repeat Violation**

36-27-5

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking at faucet at handwash sink near the triple sink. As per operator plumber is on the way to fix the issue.

29-11-4

Jul 16, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed shelf on top of the triple sink rusted.

22-31-4

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling not smooth at ware-washing areas.

36-37-5

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall on the right hand side of the cook line soiled and heavily damaged.

36-24-5

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall on top of the left hand side of the Triple sink soiled.

36-27-5

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container not identified by common name. Operator stated that it's salt and labeled the container. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Mar 12, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed bucket with chlorine +400 ppm. Operator discarded it and fix solution to 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

41-15-5

Oct 7, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Employee drinking in a food preparation table.

12B-02-4

Apr 1, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Oct 18, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed a hose connected at the time of the inspection.

29-34-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed a white cutting board no longer cleanable.

14-09-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler and reach in freezer bottom with food debris/soiled. **Repeat Violation**

22-16-4

Feb 27, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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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. Observed raw beef in the same space of raw salmon at reach in freezer. The operator was informed that the products need to be properly separated, Operator separate the raw products. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-17-6

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked be containers.

31A-09-4

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation**

22-16-4

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall.

36-24-5

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.

14-69-4

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. **Repeat Violation**

33-31-5

Aug 31, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked jerk chicken (115 F - Hot Holding) at the oven. As per manager for less than two hours. Operator turn on the oven to reheat the products. **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken, cooked chicken, cooked goat stored at reach in cooler not date marked. As per manager from yesterday morning.

02C-02-5

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pans and pots not stored inverted under preparation table. Operator inverted the pans and pot. **Corrected On-Site**

24-05-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

22-16-4

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises.

33-31-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Yardie Spice Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Yardie Spice Restaurant on file is from Feb 26, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Yardie Spice Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Yardie Spice Restaurant.

How does Yardie Spice Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Homestead?

Yardie Spice Restaurant most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Homestead average of 70.

Has Yardie Spice Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Yardie Spice Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Yardie Spice Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Yardie Spice Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Yardie Spice Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.

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