Yaya's Flame Broiled Chicken
Last inspected: Oct 14, 2025
100
Score
Yaya's Flame Broiled Chicken has been inspected nine times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 14, 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 six violations before that.
When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surface soiled” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average St. Petersburg restaurant scores 77. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
9
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 14, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Sep 8, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Under POS counter using ice to keep cold. dressing (52F - Cold Holding) Put inside reach in cooler. And ice on top Re temp dressing (39F - Cold Holding) **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris Ice shoot soiled interior front counter Can opener. Back of house.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser, bleach bottles no label. Labeled during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on side of deli cooler. Employee moved below **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Woman's receptacle not covered in ladies restroom.
32-12-6
64
Jul 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Exp 2-1-2025 Gave owner the customer service number **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
82
Jan 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda dispenser ice chute soiled with black mold like substance in dinning room.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at hand sink next to three compartment sink. Employee placed napkins at hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Verified license from copy of last inspection conducted on 2/20/2024. Employee provided current license. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
78
Jul 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
39
Feb 20, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Three compartment sink quaternary sanitizer at 0 PPM. Sanitizer was replenished to 200 PM. **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
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. Emailed operator Food Employee Reporting Agreement for employees recently hired. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Expired on 2/1/24
50-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled with food debris on reach in cooler near kitchen entrance.
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Pipe leaking under hand sink near kitchen entrance.
29-08-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Raw chicken in bus tub in walk in cooler.
08B-12-5
55
Aug 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
74
Feb 24, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 out of 3 food handlers is missing food safety training and they have been employed longer than 6 months
53B-13-5
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Staining on cut marks of cutting board next to steam table **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cut marks with staining on cutting board next to steam table. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of ice chute and steel push handle to dispense ice at soda fountain has mold-like substance built up **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
67
Aug 22, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board next to steam table.
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Black mold-like substance on base components around soda nozzle of self-service soda fountain.
23-03-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board next to steam table
14-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the soda nozzles at self-service soda fountain.
22-20-5
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Yaya's Flame Broiled Chicken last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Yaya's Flame Broiled Chicken on file is from Oct 14, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Yaya's Flame Broiled Chicken?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Yaya's Flame Broiled Chicken.
How does Yaya's Flame Broiled Chicken compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?
Yaya's Flame Broiled Chicken most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the St. Petersburg average of 77.
Has Yaya's Flame Broiled Chicken's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Yaya's Flame Broiled Chicken have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Yaya's Flame Broiled Chicken 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's Flame Broiled Chicken inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Yaya's Flame Broiled Chicken is inspected around three times per year on average.
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