Yuka Deli Restaurant
Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026
78
Score
Yuka Deli Restaurant has been inspected 10 times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 21, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “in-use utensil in non-time/temperature control”, showing up three times.
Compared to the broader Virginia Gardens restaurant scene, where the average is 71, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 21, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef by raw chicken inside Walk in cooler. Operator stored foods as per safety storage requirements. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup stored inside yellow rice container in kitchen. Operator removed cup. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching sugar inside container. Operator stored scoop with handle up. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
78
Sep 20, 2025
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan covers soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-20: At time of callback inspection Observed walk in cooler fan covers soiled. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
95
Sep 19, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed salami (50F - Cold Holding); cheese (50F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (51F - Cold Holding); cook beef (45F - Cold Holding); cook chicken (50F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler in front of cook line. As per operator food has been placed in the reach in cooler since 8:00 am. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed salami (50F - Cold Holding); cheese (50F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (51F - Cold Holding); cook beef (45F - Cold Holding); cook chicken (50F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler in front of cook line. As per operator food has been placed in the reach in cooler since 8:00 am. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. **Warning**
05-06-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler in front of cook line. **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal phone stored on slicer in kitchen. Operator removed phone. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan covers soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water inside reach in cooler located in front of cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on top of reach in cooler. Operator removed wet wiping cloth. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed white container of oregano not identified by common name. Operator labeled container with common name. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
50
Jul 31, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with chlorine unlabeled by three compartment sink. Operator labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bottles of water stored on front counter floor. Operator removed bottles from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed inside reach in cooler in front of cook line.
29-49-6
82
Jan 16, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal phone on prep table in kitchen. Operator removed phone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bottles on front counter floor. Operator removed bottles from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed on prep table in kitchen. Operator removed towel. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
86
Jul 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
74
Dec 21, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
58
Sep 29, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed thank you back with corn tamales inside reach freezer located at back kitchen. Operator removed tamales and placed them in food graded bag. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed pico de gallo pico de gallo (56F - Cold Holding) as per operator stored inside reach in cooler more than 24 hours.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cleaning brush inside hand washing sink at back kitchen. Operator removed brush. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn located at cooking line.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed a knife stored between reach in cooler and prep table at cooking line. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scope handle touching rice inside plastic container located under prep table inside kitchen. Employee removed it and placed it correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets located at cooking line.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed several towels on top of prep table near cooking line. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
50
Apr 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed at three compartment sink.
29-37-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink inside kitchen. Operator provided it. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plantains container stored on kitchen floor. Employee removed them from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed tong touching cut tomatoes inside reach in cooler in kitchen. Employee stored tong correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed towels throughout kitchen. Employee put them inside bucket with sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed Salt container on prep table inside kitchen. Operator labeled it. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
61
Oct 31, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting board on reach in cooler inside kitchen.
22-02-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoops handle touching sugar on shelf inside kitchen. Employee stored scoop correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets by cook line.
23-03-4
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Yuka Deli Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Yuka Deli Restaurant on file is from Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Yuka Deli Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “in-use utensil in non-time/temperature control” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Yuka Deli Restaurant.
How does Yuka Deli Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Virginia Gardens?
Yuka Deli Restaurant most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Virginia Gardens average of 71.
Has Yuka Deli Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Yuka Deli Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Yuka Deli Restaurant 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 Yuka Deli Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Yuka Deli Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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