Yaya Southern Cuisine

2301 E Hillsborough Ave, Tampa, FL 33610
American
Last inspected: Nov 13, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2023, Yaya Southern Cuisine has seven inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 13, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about four violations before that.

The city-wide average is 79, putting Yaya Southern Cuisine squarely in typical territory. The record reflects steady performance over time.

7
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested 100ppm. Employee reset sanitizer and test 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 spray bottles by mop sink. Employee labeled at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
78
Aug 21, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on small reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator eliminated, cleaned and sanitized area. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. 1 roach egg sac on floor next to large metal reach in cooler in kitchen. **Warning**
35A-23-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches on wall next to large metal reach in cooler. **Warning**
35A-03-4
70
Nov 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
41
May 31, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-31: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
90
Mar 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
50
Dec 28, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Yaya Southern Cuisine last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Yaya Southern Cuisine on file is from Nov 13, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

How does Yaya Southern Cuisine compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Yaya Southern Cuisine most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Tampa average of 79.

Has Yaya Southern Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Yaya Southern Cuisine have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Yaya Southern Cuisine 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 Yaya Southern Cuisine inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Yaya Southern Cuisine is inspected around four times per year on average.