Yoyo's Burgers
Last inspected: Feb 27, 2026
25
Score
Yoyo's Burgers appears in inspection records 11 times, starting in 2022. Yoyo's Burgers was last inspected on Feb 27, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 15 violations per visit lately, up from roughly four violations before.
Across the inspection history, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Yoyo's Burgers' latest score of 25 falls below the Miami average of 74. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
11
Inspections
5
Critical latest
2
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 27, 2026
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee grab raw beef burger and place on grill, then continued to prepare order and grab ready to eat bun, piece of lettuce, and sliced tomato without changing gloves or washing hands. Advised employee to throw away bun, lettuce, and tomato.
12A-12-4
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed milkshake cups, plates, and fry baskets washed inside prep sink, not properly sanitized. Advised operator of proper dish washing procedures. **Repeat Violation**
22-45-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw breaded chicken stored over cooked chicken wings inside reach in cooler next to fryers. Observed raw beef burgers stored over cooked chicken wings inside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee grab raw beef burger and continue to handle clean utensils and equipment without changing gloves and washing hands. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed cutting board oil stored on shelf above prep table across from dish area.
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed manager certificate expired for Yoel S. No other certified food manager hired.
53A-03-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at both hand sinks in back prep and dish areas.
31B-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken ice machine in dish area, not in use.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of pickles stored on floor inside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed all reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Observed underneath hood filters soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed bad odor in back prep area near dish area and grease trap.
36-64-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler shelves soiled next to fryers.
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves rusted next to fryers. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed ice cream stored not covered inside standing reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. Observed wooden knife block in use on shelf in prep area across from dish area.
14-55-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler and freezer shelves rusted. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
25
Oct 7, 2025
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked chicken wings inside walk in cooler.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee grab raw burger patty then grabbed clean utensils and seasonings without changing gloves and washing hands.
12A-09-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked chicken wings (53F - Cooling) inside walk in cooler, as per operator was prepared previous day and placed on prep table overnight then placed inside walk in cooler next day.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee crack raw shell eggs then grabbed clean utensils and plates without changing gloves and washing hands.
12A-27-4
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee wash spatula inside hand sink without properly sanitizing. Advised operator on proper dishwashing procedures.
22-45-4
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked chicken wings (53F - Cooling) inside walk in cooler, as per operator was prepared previous day and placed on prep table overnight then placed inside walk in cooler next day.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 10/1/2025
50-17-3
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container stored inside hand sink across from cook line.
31A-11-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler handles soiled along cook line.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled at entrance to kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of pickles stored on floor inside walk in cooler and bag of potatoes stored on floor near dish area.
08B-38-4
Basic - Light damaged/in disrepair. Observed light not functioning inside walk in freezer.
38-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler and freezer gaskets soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves rusted at reach in cooler next to fryer.
14-33-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed ice cream stored not covered inside reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler and freezer shelves rusted.
14-17-4
21
Jan 27, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs stored inside the hand wash sink at room temperature around 58°F As per operator eggs where outside less than 2 hours. Operator placed eggs inside the reach in cooler.
03A-03-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed a hose connected at the time of the inspection at the mop sink.
29-34-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above raw beef inside the walk in cooler.
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed raw shell eggs stored inside the hand wash sink. Employee removed them. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No hot running water at hand wash sink in the kitchen area. Observed at hand wash sink next to the grill. **Repeat Violation**
27-06-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed at the kitchen area.
27-16-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a thermo stored on preparation table. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer gasket torn..
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed Mac and cheese not covered inside the reach in cooler. Operator covered it. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
35
Aug 20, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed Employee touched his face and failed to wash hands. Employee was coached to removed gloves and wash hands.
12A-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed burger (54 F - Cold Holding); cheese (63 F - Cold Holding)inside the reach in cooler under the grill. As per operator foods were placed less than 4 hours ago. Operator removed the foods and placed them inside the walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink at the back was blocked by water stored in front of it.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No hot running water at hand wash sink next to the grill.
27-06-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken wings stored inside the reach in cooler not date marked. As per operator food was cooked over 24 hours ago. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed hot water handle is in disrepair next to the grill.
29-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a boxes of raw shell eggs stored on the floor of the walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
43
Mar 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
82
Feb 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: Open dumpster lid. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: Open dumpster lid. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-14: Open dumpster lid. **Time Extended**
33-16-4
95
Dec 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed Noel Plata 1/10/22 and Luis Sierra 1/10/22. Need to get original certificate. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: Observed Noel Plata 1/10/22 and Luis Sierra 1/10/22. Need to get original certificate. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed Noel Plata 1/10/22 and Luis Sierra 1/10/22. Need to get original certificate. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: Observed Noel Plata 1/10/22 and Luis Sierra 1/10/22. Need to get original certificate. **Time Extended**
53B-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: Open dumpster lid. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: Open dumpster lid. **Time Extended**
33-16-4
86
Dec 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 3 live roaches found in the kitchen area and the bathroom. One roach was climbing up the fryer , the other live roach was behind the preparation table and the other one was on the bathroom door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: Observed 2 live roaches under the reach in cooler next to the grill and also 4 dead roaches under the reach in cooler next to the grill. **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: Observed No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Time Extended**
16-37-1
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. Observed pre cooked chicken wings not date marked. As per operator food was cooked the previous day. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: Observed pre cooked chicken wings not date marked. **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed Noel Plata 1/10/22 and Luis Sierra 1/10/22. Need to get original certificate. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: Observed Noel Plata 1/10/22 and Luis Sierra 1/10/22. Need to get original certificate. **Time Extended**
53B-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: Open dumpster lid. **Time Extended**
33-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop inside the bucket. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop inside the bucket. **Time Extended**
42-01-4
58
Dec 13, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 7 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed operator did not removed gloves when he grabbed his phone and then engaged in food preparation. Operator was coached to wash hands after touching dirty equipment. **Warning**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 3 live roaches found in the kitchen area and the bathroom. One roach was climbing up the fryer , the other live roach was behind the preparation table and the other one was on the bathroom door. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ground beef @58°F at the 3 compartment sink. As per operator food was placed around 12:30 . Operator placed food inside the walk in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed Noel Plata 1/10/22 and Luis Sierra 1/10/22. Need to get original certificate. **Warning**
53B-09-4
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. Form was provided to operator. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the kitchen area. **Warning**
31B-02-4
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. Form was provided to operator. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the kitchen area. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pre cooked chicken wings not date marked. As per operator food was cooked the previous day. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed inside the ice machine. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed food debris and a lot of grease under the reach in freezer , the fryer machine and the preparation tables. **Warning**
36-01-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed a food storage container lid broken inside the reach in cooler. **Warning**
14-38-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed ground beef inside the 3 compartment sink at 58° F. As per operator they left the food thawed around 12:30 pm. Operator placed ground beef inside walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop inside the bucket. **Warning**
42-01-4
22
Jan 25, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food Properly Stored/Protected
FL-48
50
Jul 15, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cilantro stored in shopping bag located in the walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed marinated chicken wings stored above oreo batter,located in the reach in cooler below the steam unit. Observed raw shell eggs above pico de gallo,located in the walk-in cooler. **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. Observed raw chicken pinchos stored above sweet plantains,potato fries,located in the walk-in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test strips available at the time of the inspection.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed kitchen utensil stored in the hand wash sink located in the kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed in the kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed togo food containers stored above reach in cooler,kitchen not inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
41
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Yoyo's Burgers last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Yoyo's Burgers on file is from Feb 27, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Yoyo's Burgers?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Yoyo's Burgers.
How does Yoyo's Burgers compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Yoyo's Burgers most recently scored 25 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Yoyo's Burgers' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Yoyo's Burgers have averaged around 15 violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Yoyo's Burgers means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Yoyo's Burgers inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Yoyo's Burgers is inspected around three times per year on average.
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