Yum Yum Hot Pot
Last inspected: Mar 26, 2026
74
Score
Yum Yum Hot Pot appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2023. Yum Yum Hot Pot was last inspected on Mar 26, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to four violations per visit over the last few inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
That's lower than the typical Temple Terrace restaurant, which scores around 87. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 26, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the handwashing sink in the back perp area being used as storage with a sanitizer bucket and clothes in it.
31A-11-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl with no handle used as a scoop in the dry seasoning mix. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on the prep table and storage area.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee drink on the back prep table. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed it being stored on the floor.
25-05-4
74
Oct 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken next to the fryer station at 61F. Discussed placing it in the reach in cooler nearby or using time as a public health because they stated that they fry them every thirty minutes.
03A-02-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting on the dish drying rack near the reach in cooler. Employee unstacked. ** Repeat Violation** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls being used to scoop the dry seasoning mixes in the bulk containers.
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee cellphone on the machine used to press the chicken. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning in the dish washing area.
16-46-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of pickles being stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. Employee stored them correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
67
Aug 5, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-06: **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-06: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet stacked containers. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-06: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
78
May 29, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the handwashing sink in the back by the dish washing area being disconnected. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl in the gallon container of ranch. Discussed proper scoops. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee beverage on the prep table. Manager corrected storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet stacked containers. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed several gallons of sauces being stored on the floor. Manager corrected storage and placed on crates. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
61
Mar 31, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels or hand soap at the handwashing sink in the back prep area. Operating was able to provide items. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellphone on top of prep equipment. Discussed proper storage.
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stacked wet containers on the dish drying rack. Discussed proper storage and drying methods with operator.
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a bucket of pickles being stored on the floor oil the walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the utensil used to scoop rice in a container of water temping 100F. Discussed proper water temperature with operator.
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris on the gaskets of the reach in cooler on the cook line.
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed several open employee drinks in the walk in and reach in cooler. Operator was able to remove**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
67
Mar 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
74
Nov 1, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
61
Jan 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Yum Yum Hot Pot last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Yum Yum Hot Pot on file is from Mar 26, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Yum Yum Hot Pot?
Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Yum Yum Hot Pot.
How does Yum Yum Hot Pot compare to other restaurants in Temple Terrace?
Yum Yum Hot Pot most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Temple Terrace average of 87.
Has Yum Yum Hot Pot's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Yum Yum Hot Pot have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Yum Yum Hot Pot 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 Yum Yum Hot Pot inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Yum Yum Hot Pot is inspected around three times per year on average.
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