Yums
Last inspected: Feb 13, 2024
50
Score
The health department has logged four inspections at Yums, the earliest from 2022. Yums was last inspected on Feb 13, 2024. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about. Note that Yums's inspection history hasn't been updated since Feb 13, 2024; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around seven violations compared to roughly 10 violations earlier on.
The pattern that stands out is “no proof provided that food employees are informed”, which has been cited three times.
By comparison, the average Fort Myers facility scores 80, putting Yums on the weaker side. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
4
Inspections
2
Critical latest
3
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 13, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/. Operator does not currently have a food service license, per operator business was purchased approximately 6 months ago. This is a repeat from 12-07-2023. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-08-7
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. prepared General Tsao sauce (68 F - Cold Holding), per operator sauce was made 2 hours prior and will be discarded within 4 hours. Operator moved sauce to walk in cooler to properly cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at hand sink next to walk in cooler
27-16-4
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. Operator unable to provide proof, provided operator with DBPR Form HR 5030-103 and they were completed during inspection. Repeat from 12-07-2023 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
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. Repeat from 12-07-2023. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole in ceiling at end of cooks line near fire suppression system. Repeat from 12-07-2023
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic ceiling tile present throughout kitchen area. Repeat from 12-07-2023
36-37-5
50
Dec 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http:// www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Per operator, business was sold to new ownership approximately four months ago. Operator has not applied for a DBPR food service license at time of inspection . **Warning** Priority: High Priority
50-08-7
Intermediate - Observed: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pork egg rolls made 24 hours prior not date marked. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Observed: Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Prepared chicken cooling on speed rack in back of kitchen. Per operator food was prepared at 10:00 AM and at 2:40 PM chicken (67 F - Cooling). Operator moved to walk in cooler to cool to 41 F or below within 1 hour and 20 minutes. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Observed: 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. Provided operating Written Procedures For Clean Up DBPR HR 5030-104. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
11-27-4
Intermediate - Observed: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit available for chlorine sanitizer. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
16-37-1
Intermediate - Observed: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Per operator, business was sold to new ownership approximately four months ago. Operator has not applied for a DBPR food service license at time of inspection and no plan review has been submitted. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
51-16-7
Intermediate - Observed: 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. Operator unable to provide proof of food handler training for any employees. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Observed: 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. Provided operator with Employee Health Reporting Agreement DBPR Form HR 5030-103 and DBPR Form HR 5030-903 Mandarine **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
11-26-1
Basic - Observed: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Though out entire kitchen area there is acoustic ceiling tile present. **Warning** Priority: Basic
36-37-5
Basic - Observed: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole in ceiling tile at end of cooks line near a soul system. **Warning** Priority: Basic
36-32-5
Basic - Observed: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Partial bottle,of water on back prep table. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Priority: Basic
12B-07-4
Basic - Observed: Food stored on floor. Containers of rice, flour and cooking oil stored on floor in back,prep area of kitchen **Warning** Priority: Basic
08B-38-4
35
Apr 7, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Current license expired at midnight on 01-20-2023 and operator is currently operating with an expired license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator had beef "tenderizing" in a bowl inside the three compartment sink beef for 20 minutes (68 F - Cold Holding). Operator moved beef to walk in cooler to cool to below 41 F **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Non food grade paper used to line container of battered chicken inside walk in cooler.
14-86-1
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. Provided operator with written procedures for cleanup DBPR Form HR 5030-104 **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
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. Provided operator with employee reporting agreement DBPR Form HR 5030-103 **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In kitchen area. Repeat from 10-20-2022 **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole in ceiling panel at the end of cooks line. Repeat from 10-20-2022 **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple drinks on shelf above make table/cooler in kitchen across from wok station. Operator removed drinks **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Outside mop sink draining on to floor. Repeat from 10-20-2022 **Repeat Violation**
29-03-4
43
Oct 20, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Yums last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Yums on file is from Feb 13, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Yums?
Across the inspection record, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Yums.
How does Yums compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
Yums most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 80.
Has Yums' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Yums have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Yums 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.
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