Yarumba Restaurant & Lounge
Last inspected: Oct 13, 2025
67
Score
Inspectors have visited Yarumba Restaurant & Lounge eight times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Oct 13, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
“Floor in disrepair” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
That's lower than the typical Miami restaurant, which scores around 74. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 13, 2025
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed flan was prepared from more than 24 hours as per operator, with no date marked. Operator properly date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed scoop inside hand sink located in front of the steam table. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Floor in disrepair. Observed walk in freezer floor.
36-17-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping towels on preparation table, operator properly stored in sanitation bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
67
Jan 31, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed thawed salmon in commercially ROP. **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In front of the cook line.
36-17-5
90
Sep 20, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
06-09-1
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Operator properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
86
Apr 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
90
Nov 21, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 8, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fried chicken (112°F - Hot Holding); cooked onions (98°F - Hot Holding) underneath of steam table for less than 4 hours as per operator. Operator reheated at 165°F during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken breast (48°F - Cold Holding); salmon (54°F - Cold Holding); shrimp (50°F - Cold Holding); Beef (52°F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler, for less than 4 hours as per operator. Operator moved food items to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed ambient temperature at 60°F, food item stored inside as follow: cooked chicken breast (48°F - Cold Holding); salmon (54°F - Cold Holding); shrimp (50°F - Cold Holding); Beef (52°F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler in front of the oven, for less than 4 hours as per operator. Operator moved food items to walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. **Warning**
35B-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Filter soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. **Warning**
21-09-4
50
Jun 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
78
Jul 21, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Underneath of hand wash sink.
29-34-4
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed sancocho (49°F/50°F - Cooling) inside walk in cooler, from the day before, as per operator.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed sancocho (49°F/50°F - Cooling) inside walk in cooler, from the day before, as per operator.
01B-02-5
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Yarumba Restaurant & Lounge last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Yarumba Restaurant & Lounge on file is from Oct 13, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Yarumba Restaurant & Lounge?
Across the inspection record, “floor in disrepair” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Yarumba Restaurant & Lounge.
How does Yarumba Restaurant & Lounge compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Yarumba Restaurant & Lounge most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Yarumba Restaurant & Lounge's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Yarumba Restaurant & Lounge have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Yarumba Restaurant & Lounge 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 Yarumba Restaurant & Lounge inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Yarumba Restaurant & Lounge is inspected around two times per year on average.
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