Yummy Bites Asian Cuisine
Last inspected: Nov 18, 2025
26
Score
Across the available record, Yummy Bites Asian Cuisine has six inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 18, 2025. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around eight violations to closer to 16 violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
That's lower than the typical Fernandina Beach restaurant, which scores around 68. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
6
Inspections
3
Critical latest
4
Major latest
10
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 18, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In stand up reach in freezer at end of cook line, plastic containers of plastic wrapped raw chicken on shelf above commercially packaged ready to eat edamame and plastic covered raw lobster tail. Also, in walk-in freezer on metal rack, sheet trays of plastic covered raw chicken over tray of plastic wrapped raw salmon. Employee began to rearrange food products. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. On cook line and behind front counter, Sanitizer Bucket x2 (Chlorine 200ppm). Operator added more water to both sanitizer buckets and rechecked at 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In walk-in freezer, plastic to go bags used to store raw lobster tail. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
14-31-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior and exterior of nozzle to hot water container near entrance to sushi bar has build up of white residue.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. In handwash sink in back prep area, dirty lid stored in sink. Employee removed lid from sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
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. No proof provided that new dishwasher hired 30 days ago has been informed of his health reporting responsible. Operator went over employee health reporting form with employee during inspection and had employee sign. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In cabinet under handwash sink in ladies restroom, spray bottle of purple liquid not labeled. Operator had employee label bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. On top shelf above reach in cooler on cook line, multiple stacks of to go containers not inverted. Employee flipped all stacks over. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. On cook line, sanitizer bucket on floor. Operator moved sanitizer bucket onto stool to be off floor. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. On floor under shelf of table at end of cook line, white bucket of seasoning not labeled. Employee labeled bucket. Also, in back prep room, large container of cornmeal not labeled. Employee labeled container. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior deflector plate in ice machine soiled with pinkish mold-like substance.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At sushi bar in bottom of flip top reach in cooler, to go bowls used as scoops in sauce containers. Employee removed to go containers from products. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket on top of ice machine not inverted. Employee flipped ice bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Floor, wall and/or ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Wall behind cook line had build up of grease and food residue. Also, floor under stoves on cook line soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Under shelf of table at end of cook line, container of fry oil and white plastic bucket of seasoning stored on floor. Employee moved both items off floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer near cook line has ice build up. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gaskets throughout establishment soiled with food debris. Also, hood filters above cook line soiled with grease build up.
23-03-4
26
Apr 10, 2025
Routine - Food
9 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee in sushi bar picked trash off floor, placed trash in trash can, washed hands without soap. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-20-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In walk in cooler, pork fat stored in to go bag. In walk in freezer, wontons stored in to go bags. Food removed from bags and placed in correct containers. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple sink with quaternary ammonium sanitizer tested 0ppm. Solution drained. **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In chest freezer near pass through window, opened raw-ready to eat tuna stored on top of bag of ready to eat pork buns. Items moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In flip top cooler on cook line, raw beef stored over ready to eat noodles. Items moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In sushi bar on counter, cut kale 67F. Kale removed from temperature control approximately two (2) hours prior. Kale placed in reach in cooler to cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. In sushi bar, one container of sushi rice not time marked. Rice removed from temperature control approximately ten (10) minutes prior. Rice marked by employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Can of WD40 stored on dry food storage shelf over Japanese dressing. Can moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Breaker missing on faucet near prep sink in back kitchen. Manager states that establishment will purchase. **Corrective Action Taken**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing chemical cleaner stored under server station in dining area. Bottle labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink in prep area of kitchen has cans stored inside. Cans removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In glass door reach in cooler on cook line, two (2) pans of cooked chicken prepared two (2) days prior not date marked. Manager dated items. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In small reach in cooler near pass through area, employee food items not identified or segregated. Manager moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. On prep counter in sushi bar, employee earphones, charger and keys are stored in food prep area. Items moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of ginger on floor in sushi bar. Container of oil on floor on cook line in kitchen. Items moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Grease receptacle behind establishment on dirt/grass. **Repeat Violation**
33-23-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice in walk in freezer ceiling. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Interior walk in cooler door is cracked and rusted. **Repeat Violation**
14-47-4
14
Dec 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
30
Nov 21, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In walk in freezer on rack raw chicken over raw beef, moved to store correctly **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In walk in cooler and freezer bags of meat stored in thank you smiley bags
14-31-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine inner lip of ice machine with black soiled substance
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handsink used to rinse knife at bar handsink
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels in hand sink next to entrance way of kitchen, provided **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cups in soy sauce and In ginger dressing
14-01-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Container of lettuce stored on floor in walk in cooler
08B-47-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer floor
14-69-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Stored on top of soiled ice machine
10-12-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Chopping knife stored between prep table and cooler
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Spoon for tofu inside tofu, sooon removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Whisk in stating water 79f in kitchen used for flour next to fryers, removed from water **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handsink in sushi bar area,no Handwash sign. provided **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Milk jug cut and used as a scooper
25-32-4
Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Drill stored on top of dish rack in back area with a whipping attachment on it, also used to fix stiff around kitchen per manager
42-03-5
33
Aug 15, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
41
May 11, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Yummy Bites Asian Cuisine last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Yummy Bites Asian Cuisine on file is from Nov 18, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Yummy Bites Asian Cuisine?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Yummy Bites Asian Cuisine.
How does Yummy Bites Asian Cuisine compare to other restaurants in Fernandina Beach?
Yummy Bites Asian Cuisine most recently scored 26 out of 100, which is lower than the Fernandina Beach average of 68.
Has Yummy Bites Asian Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Yummy Bites Asian Cuisine have averaged around 16 violations per visit, up from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Yummy Bites Asian Cuisine 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 Yummy Bites Asian Cuisine inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Yummy Bites Asian Cuisine is inspected around two times per year on average.
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