Yum Yum Express
Last inspected: Jan 24, 2026
100
Score
Yum Yum Express appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 24, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around four violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated”, which has been cited three times.
Restaurants in West Palm Beach average 79, so Yum Yum Express is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Jan 24, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 23, 2026
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 8 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
8
Sep 16, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
61
Mar 14, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee entered kitchen through rear exit door, put on gloves and began preparing food for customers without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands and changed gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee handled raw chicken while preparing and then handled clean utensils and food storage containers while transferring reheated chicken broth to steam table without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-12-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk-in cooler; raw chicken stored over cooked noodles. Operator moved raw chicken to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Prep table mounted can opener blade soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Operator removed to be washed, rinsed and sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance (bleach) not labeled. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Exterior rear door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
50
Sep 17, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. At dry storage area; 1 #10 size can ketchup dented on seam. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee switched from handling/cooking raw chicken to handling clean utensils/equipment to place cooked chicken into bowls/containers without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-12-4
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. At walk-in freezer; plastic wrapped sheet tray of raw chicken stored over plastic wrapped sheet tray of raw shrimp. Operator moved chicken below shrimp. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control (TPHC) has no time marking. Egg rolls/cooked chicken/fried rice/cut cabbage have no time mark. Operator stated items held 30 minutes, applied appropriate time mark. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. At walk-in cooler; unwashed mushrooms stored over washed/cut onions. Operator moved mushrooms to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
52
Apr 11, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. At dry storage area; cold medicine stored over rice/flour. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. At dry storage area; 1 #10 size can ketchup dented on seam. See stop sale.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee went from using soiled wiping cloth to triple sink, washed hands at triple without soap and then dried hands with cloth towel and proceeded to prepare/package food. Advised Operator on proper hand washing requirements. Operator informed employee, employee washed hands at hand wash sink with soap and dried hands using paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-20-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk-in cooler; raw shell eggs stored over washed/cut onions and raw chicken stored over washed/cut broccoli. Operator moved raw below ready to eat. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
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. At walk-in freezer; plastic wrapped sheet tray of raw chicken stored over plastic wrapped sheet tray of raw shrimp Operator moved raw chicken below raw shrimp. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At prep table mounted can opener; blade soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Operator removed to be washed, rinsed and sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. At employee bathroom; equipment drain line coming from ceiling, draining into hand wash sink. Advised Operator to relocate equipment drain line. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
31A-10-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At triple sink; spray bottle containing bleach not labeled. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
35
Dec 7, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler; raw comminuted beef stored over cut cabbage. Operator removed from cooler. **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. At walk in cooler; raw chicken stored over raw pork. Operator stored items properly. **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. At walk in cooler; portioned and plastic wrapped raw chicken stored over a sheet tray of raw shrimp. Operator stored items properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands at triple sink then returned to cook line to begin working with food. Discussed with Operator, employee re-washed hands at hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. At employee bathroom, pipe coming from ceiling draining into hand wash sink.
31A-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At kitchen; hand wash sink used to store cleaning supplies. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At employee bathroom hand wash sink; no paper towels. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At back door to kitchen; exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At employee bathroom hand wash sink; no hand washing sign.
31B-04-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At Hand wash sink in kitchen; water leaking from pipe onto floor.
29-11-4
37
Jun 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
50
Dec 29, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. 2 plastic containers stored in hand sink by walk in freezer. Manager removed both. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water turned off at hand sink by walk in freezer. Employee turned on hot water. Water temperature 108 f **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of beef stored on walk in freezer floor. Manager moved box to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Yum Yum Express last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Yum Yum Express on file is from Jan 24, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Yum Yum Express?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Yum Yum Express.
How does Yum Yum Express compare to other restaurants in West Palm Beach?
Yum Yum Express most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the West Palm Beach average of 79.
Has Yum Yum Express' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Yum Yum Express have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Yum Yum Express 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 Yum Yum Express inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Yum Yum Express is inspected around three times per year on average.
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