Yums Chinese Food
Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026
82
Score
Across the available record, Yums Chinese Food has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Jan 21, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around four violations across recent inspections versus roughly seven violations before.
Across the inspection history, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
Restaurants in Sebring average 74, so Yums Chinese Food is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
11
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 21, 2026
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed some ceiling tiles in the dining area with water damage. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-21: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket torn on reach in cooler on cook line. Observed reach in freezer door is broken in back of kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-21: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler shelves are rusted and pitted. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-21: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl in the container of soy sauce in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-21: **Time Extended**
14-01-5
82
Nov 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
55
Aug 27, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler with a torn gasket. Observed reach in freezer door is not closing properly in back of kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-27: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer next to walk-in in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-27: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves are rusted and pitied. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-27: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
86
Aug 26, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
33
Apr 22, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. 6 ceiling tiles in the kitchen and 7 ceiling tiles in the dining area with water damage. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Dry storage shelves in the back kitchen area broken and chipped. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in the chest reach in freezer next to the walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
82
Apr 18, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked a raw shell eggs then handled clean utensils without washing their hands. Employee removed the utensils to be sanitized and washed their hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food then handled the exterior of a food container without washing hands. Employee washed their hands and sanitized the exterior of the food container. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-12-4
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee washed their hands without soap. The employee was informed and properly washed their hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-20-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over ready to eat sauces in the walk in cooler. Owner removed the beef. Raw shrimp stored over washed and cut cabbage in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Owner placed the shrimp below the cabbage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid stored next to single serve items in the kitchen. Owner removed the bottles. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Empty container and dish soap stored in the hand washing sink next to the three compartment sink. Employee removed the items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed their hands in a preparation sink. The employee was informed and properly washed their hands in a hand washing sink. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. 6 ceiling tiles in the kitchen and 7 ceiling tiles in the dining area with water damage. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Dry storage shelves in the back kitchen area broken and chipped. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in the chest reach in freezer next to the walk in cooler. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-17-4
32
Aug 28, 2024
Complaint Full
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Soap conditioner and sponge in hand washing sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
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. Not all have signed, provided operator with form. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime: cutting boards .
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in storage area.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken for flour.
14-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on line. Operator cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from faucet at triple sink.
29-11-4
58
Dec 12, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
58
Aug 2, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
64
Dec 28, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed large plastic storage bins used to marinate meats. Operator was advised of necessity for food grade bags or containers to be used. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-15-4
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. Inspector provided via email. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed soap and cleaner in unlabeled bottles. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair at back storage area.
36-17-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
14-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Manager put on list to clean this week. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-69-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Inspector provided via email. **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed sauces open and uncovered. Operator added lids. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
55
Sep 20, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Yums Chinese Food last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Yums Chinese Food on file is from Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Yums Chinese Food?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Yums Chinese Food.
How does Yums Chinese Food compare to other restaurants in Sebring?
Yums Chinese Food most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Sebring average of 74.
Has Yums Chinese Food's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Yums Chinese Food have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Yums Chinese Food 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 Yums Chinese Food inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Yums Chinese Food is inspected around three times per year on average.
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