Yin Can Cook
Last inspected: Apr 6, 2026
74
Score
Inspectors have visited Yin Can Cook eight times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 6, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about five violations before that.
The pattern that stands out is “raw animal foods not properly separated”, which has been cited two times.
The city-wide average sits at 82, which Yin Can Cook's 74 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 6, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked rice (66F - Hot Holding); fried chicken (90F - Hot Holding); by fryers; food out of temperature for approximately 1 hour; food moved to walk-in cooler; **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef - in walk-in cooler; stored properly **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
74
Jan 15, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
86
Jun 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm); remade Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bucket in hand sink Removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
78
Oct 4, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Walk in cooler - raw shrimp over broccoli- operator moved chicken to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Walk in cooler - raw chicken over raw beef - operator moved chicken to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
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. White door freezer - raw chicken over raw fish and pork - operator moved chicken to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine >200ppm); operator corrected Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation - operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
52
Mar 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
78
Jan 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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. washcloth bucket chlorine over 200 ppm. Manager changed the solution. Tested chlorine 100 Ppm **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
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.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Clear liquid spray bottle on table in dining room not labeled. Manager labeled sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
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. Emailed one.
11-27-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Crab sticks thawing at room temperature on speed rack in the kitchen. Still frozen solid. Explained and he moved bag to walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Half used personal orange juice bottle stored with and above food in walk in cooler. Explained and manager moved juice to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food without any hair restraint for loose head hair. Explained and he put on paper hat. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door.
35B-03-4
52
Dec 27, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. At walk-in cooler; cooked shrimp, cooked pork, cooked egg rolls prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not date marked. Operator applied appropriate date mark. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. At 1st white chest freezer; wontons stored uncovered. Operator covered. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
86
Jul 13, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At cook line flip top cooler; raw chicken stored over ready-to-eat pork, raw shrimp stored over ready-to-eat water chestnuts. Operator moved items for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. At sanitizer bucket; chlorine 200ppm. Operator diluted to chlorine 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At dining room; spray bottle containing sanitizer not labeled. Operator labeled.
41-17-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Yin Can Cook last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Yin Can Cook on file is from Apr 6, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Yin Can Cook?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal foods not properly separated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Yin Can Cook.
How does Yin Can Cook compare to other restaurants in Lake Park?
Yin Can Cook most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Lake Park average of 82.
Has Yin Can Cook's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Yin Can Cook have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Yin Can Cook 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 Yin Can Cook inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Yin Can Cook is inspected around two times per year on average.
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