Yummy House
Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026
43
Score
Inspectors have visited Yummy House nine times, with records going back to 2022. On Jan 6, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “time/temperature control for safety food”, showing up three times.
Compared to other Gainesville restaurants (averaging 75), there's room to close the gap. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 6, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
43
Jul 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
67
Jan 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: the cooked plant food in the glass front upright hot hold cabinet, in the back corner prep area was at 109°. Staff started the r heating process and increased the holding cabinet temperature. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the shroud in the ice make is soiled. Staff was assigned to clean it. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed: 5+ employees engaged in food service activities in the kitchen alone, no Certified Food Manager on site.
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed: lack of paper towels in the back prep area and in the prep wait station out front. Paper towels were added. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed: standing water on the floor in the hot water heater room.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed: the floor and base cove tiles by the mop sink and water heating room are in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bulk food stored on the floor of the walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer.
08B-38-4
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: the scoop handle for bulk sugar was touching product. The scoop was adjusted. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
52
Sep 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: chicken at the fry station at 84°. This was placed back in the fryer. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed: lack of paper towels at 2 kitchen hand wash sinks. ALSO, no paper towels or soap at the wait station hand wash sink. Paper towels were being added. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed: 1 expired current employee certificate.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener with an accumulation of dried food debris on the blade. It was then cleaned, but not effectively, and was sent back to dish with instructions. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a lid in the wait station hand wash sink. This was removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed: at the door to the hot water heater room, base cove tile is missing.
36-03-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed: floor tiles near the mop sink are chipped and cracked.
36-17-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed 3 cleavers between prep tables in the main kitchen. These were placed on a clean surface. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
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: the ice scoop handle touching ice. **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed clear liquid in a spray bottle on the prep counter. The water label was added. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
45
May 21, 2024
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Nov 27, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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. Observed: lack of a written plan for clean up. Another one was emailed. **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: one cleaver stored between equipment was moved to dish for washing. ALSO, 2 cutting boards in the kitchen were stained. These were moved to dish for scrubbing. ****Corrective Action Taken* ALSO, the can opener had dried food debris on the front and back of the blade. This was cleaned by the staff. This item **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed: lack of a Certified Food Manager on site while 7+ employees engaged in food service.
53A-05-6
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed cleavers stored between equipment in the prep area. One was placed on the clean counter, one was sent to dish. **Corrected On-Site**
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. Observed: the rice scoop touching product in the hot hold in the prep area. The scoop was adjusted. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: rice scoop stored in 89F water. The water was dumped, scoops to be washed every 4 hours. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed: damp cloth stored under a cutting board. This was removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
61
Aug 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
47
Mar 17, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 12 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shrimp at 110F in hot box. Manager advised that items in hot box so not last more than 30 minutes. Item in hot box are not marked with the time they were placed in hot box.
03B-01-6
High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-01-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Observed ice scoop handle touching ice at server station in dining room. Manager removed ice that was being touched.
01B-03-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed not paper towels at the hand wash sink at the cook line.
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed two male employees on cook line with no hair restraint
13-03-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed food and grease on floor around kitchen equipment.
36-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple containers of beef stored on floor in reach in freezer . Manager had containers put on shelf.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in ice at server station in dining room. Manager removed scoop from ice and disposed of ice where handle was touching. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service containers on floor. Manager instructed employees to put box on shelf. **Corrective Action Taken**
25-05-4
Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Observed light not functioning in walk-in-freezer
38-04-4
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water draining on floor under steamer in the kitchen.
29-03-4
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses or improperly stored. Observed ice bucket stored next to ice machine but not inverted or protected.
10-14-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed Bowl or container with no handle used to dispense food sugar. Manager removed bowl from sugar. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles solied
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water bottle on prep table. Magnet removed and disposed of bottle water **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-01-4
32
Nov 9, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed egg soup in Walk-in Cooler made every two days with no label identifying product or date made.
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle in a food container used to dispense rice. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed one cylinder carbon dioxide tank not adequately secured in server area
51-11-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice buckets by ice machine not inverted or protected
24-05-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks in tray on clean ware rack . **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating at prep table in back area.
12B-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 In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container of flour.
10-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in use stored in water at 76F. Manager disposed of water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed missing hand wash sink sign on cook line. Manager placed sign at hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed in kitchen working containers of food (sugar)removed from original container with no identification of food product stored in container. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Yummy House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Yummy House on file is from Jan 6, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Yummy House?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Yummy House.
How does Yummy House compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?
Yummy House most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Gainesville average of 75.
Has Yummy House's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Yummy House have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Yummy House 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 House inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Yummy House is inspected around three times per year on average.
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