Yummy Bites
Last inspected: Oct 10, 2025
86
Score
Across the available record, Yummy Bites has five inspections on file, the first dated 2024. On Oct 10, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about six violations before that.
“Time/temperature control for safety food” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Compared to the broader Sanford restaurant scene, where the average is 77, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
86
Mar 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. - raw gyro meat over pita bread. Employee moved **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - cooked fries (125 - Hot Holding) - fries held on counter next to fryer.
03B-01-6
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. - opened water bottle at speed rack with dry seasoning
12B-07-4
70
Jan 24, 2025
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Handled raw chicken, wiped gloved hands off with towel, put together a wrap and lettuce pickles **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-24: **Time Extended**
12A-12-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Available chlorine is labeled for laundry use only. Operator left and came back with approved food contact surface sanitizer **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-24: **Time Extended**
22-48-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Gyro meat initially cooked longer than 60 minutes was cooled prior to being fully cooked. See stop sale. Partial cone saved from previous day **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-24: **Time Extended**
03C-98-1
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over salsa, reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-24: **Time Extended**
08A-05-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - Fries 102F next to fryer. Operator returned to fryer - chicken next to grill 72F. Operator stated it will be heated for an order **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-24: **Time Extended**
03B-01-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Medicine and wd40 over reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-24: **Time Extended**
41-10-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Issued to operator **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-24: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Bags of potatoes next to fryer **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-24: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook, bracelet **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-24: **Time Extended**
13-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone with wraps sitting on top **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-24: **Time Extended**
40-06-5
32
Nov 16, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Available chlorine is labeled for laundry use only. Operator left and came back with approved food contact surface sanitizer **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-48-5
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Handled raw chicken, wiped gloved hands off with towel, put together a wrap and lettuce pickles **Warning**
12A-12-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - Fries 102F next to fryer. Operator returned to fryer - chicken next to grill 72F. Operator stated it will be heated for an order **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Medicine and wd40 over reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Gyro meat initially cooked longer than 60 minutes was cooled prior to being fully cooked. See stop sale. Partial cone saved from previous day **Warning**
03C-98-1
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over salsa, reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Warning**
53A-02-7
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. Issued to operator **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook, bracelet **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone with wraps sitting on top **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bags of potatoes next to fryer **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
29
Feb 1, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Yummy Bites last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Yummy Bites on file is from Oct 10, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Yummy Bites?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Yummy Bites.
How does Yummy Bites compare to other restaurants in Sanford?
Yummy Bites most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Sanford average of 77.
Has Yummy Bites' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Yummy Bites have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Yummy Bites 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 Yummy Bites inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Yummy Bites is inspected around three times per year on average.
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