Yellow Dog Eats
Last inspected: Dec 23, 2025
64
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Yellow Dog Eats stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 23, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near six violations per visit across recent inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, showing up four times.
Yellow Dog Eats scores about where you'd expect for a Windermere restaurant. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled. Operator cleaned. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Bathroom upstairs.
32-04-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bottles of water at front counter. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket by sandwich station.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler by salad station.
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go plates on floor at front counter. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by prep table in back prep area. Operator cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
36-27-5
64
May 1, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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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./chlorine 0ppm/ran out of sanitizer/sanitizer replaced/rechecked 50ppm/ **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food./raw tuna stored over cooked potatoes and sauces/reach in cooler.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink./hand wash sink next to dish machine/ **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled./blue cleaner spray bottle not labeled/ **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime./can opener.
22-02-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored./black lining papers stored directly under kitchen soap dispenser/ **Corrected On-Site**
24-07-4
52
Dec 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting./small plastic containers on cleaned dish shelf/back kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
95
Dec 20, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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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./chlorine 0ppm, bar dish machine/manager changed sanitizer, rechecked 50ppm/ **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Homemade hummus 49F, homemade potato salad 49F, cooked potatoes 49F, Mac salad 50F/all cold holding at front counter display case overnight per manager.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Homemade hummus 49F, homemade potato salad 49F, cooked potatoes 49F, Mac salad 50F/all cold holding at front counter display case overnight per manager. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled./clear liquid bottle not labeled/sanitizer, storage area outside smokers. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils./back kitchen prep table shelf/ **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting./small plastic containers on cleaned dish shelf/back kitchen.
24-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust./ice machine air filters soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board./back kitchen prep table/removed immediately/ **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-04-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
45
Jun 17, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Butter 67f. Less than 4 hours. Manager placed in refrigerator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Bleach spray over prep table in rear smoker room. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw bacon over cooked ham in smoker room. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -White cutting boards on prep coolers.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Under front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -Outside bar.
31B-04-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. -Stored on prep table above to go boxes. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
43
Nov 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/kitchen remodeled/walk in cooler removed and relocated at the back, two kitchen prep table moved to other location, adding cooler units. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: At callback 11/8/23, called plan review and confirm plans received on 10/31/23 and still in process at the time of the callback inspection. Time extended to next routine inspection. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
86
Sep 6, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food./raw tuna stored over cut leafy greens/kitchen prep cooler/ **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit./guava cream cheese 50F, prep table less than 4 hours/doubled panned/rechecked 46F in 20 minutes/ **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit./cooked pork hot holding at 114F/less than 4 hours/reheated to 165F before serving, last checked 138F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
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
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233./two employees certificates expired. **Warning**
53B-14-5
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/more than 5 people working but no certified manager on site. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink./kitchen hand sink/ **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/kitchen remodeled/walk in cooler removed and relocated at the back, two kitchen prep table moved to other location, adding cooler units. **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin./ice chute, customer self service station/ **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-03-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed./display license expired 4/1/2023. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public./smoker room reach in cooler/ **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-49-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under prep area white cutting board. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust./stove soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination./soda lid, customer self service station/ **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name./flour and sugar containers under back kitchen table/ **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
25
Jun 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
47
Dec 21, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Restroom cleaner next to single service items at bar station. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled at preparation table. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. At ladies room located at second floor.
32-04-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. At second ladies room. **Corrected On-Site**
32-12-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink next to napkins on shelf at bar area. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing a watch while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees engaging in food preparation in the kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Filter soiled under hood suppression system at kitchen. Soiled vents at outside walk in cooler. Soiled gaskets at outside walk-in cooler.
23-03-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Box with green peppers Obote ready to eat shredded cabbage in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Yellow Dog Eats last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Yellow Dog Eats on file is from Dec 23, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Yellow Dog Eats?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Yellow Dog Eats.
How does Yellow Dog Eats compare to other restaurants in Windermere?
Yellow Dog Eats most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is about the same as the Windermere average of 64.
Has Yellow Dog Eats' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Yellow Dog Eats have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Yellow Dog Eats 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 Yellow Dog Eats inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Yellow Dog Eats is inspected around three times per year on average.
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