Sebring, Highlands County

YUMS CHINESE FOOD

2926 US HWY 27 S, Sebring, FL 33870

FoodSeating

Latest violations

4 Basic

Jan 21, 2026

City

Sebring

County

Highlands

Status

Current / Active

Inspections

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jan 21, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 4Total: 4

14-01-5

Detail 24316431

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

36-32-5

Detail 24316429

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

14-11-5

Detail 24316430

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

14-17-4

Detail 24316428

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

Nov 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 9

08A-17-6

Detail 24208988

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed pans of raw chicken over box raw shrimp, owner moved shrimp to a different shelve. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-05-5

Detail 24208983

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Jose 7/15/25 and Martin 7/15/25. Warning

14-01-5

Detail 24208982

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

36-32-5

Detail 24208987

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed some ceiling tiles in the dining area with water damage. Repeat Violation Warning

14-11-5

Detail 24208984

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

08B-38-4

Detail 24208980

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of chicken on the floor in the walk in cooler, owner corrected by putting on container. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

12B-13-4

Detail 24208985

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employees drink in the reach in cooler, owner moved. Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 24208981

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed container of pork not properly covered in the walk in cooler, owner covered. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-17-4

Detail 24208986

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

Aug 27, 2025

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Complied

Basic: 3Total: 3

14-11-5

Detail 23989004

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

14-69-4

Detail 23989005

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

14-17-4

Detail 23989003

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

Aug 26, 2025

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 7Total: 13

14-31-5

Detail 23986775

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed lobster in carry out bags, owner changed to proper ziplock bags. Corrected On-Site Warning

35A-05-4

Detail 23986776

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately six live roaches under the three compartment sink. Warning

41-10-4

Detail 23986781

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed pesticide chemical on a shelf stored next to single service items in the kitchen. Warning

12A-03-4

Detail 23986787

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands in a sink than an approved handwashing sink, employee wash hands in a preparation sink. Informed employee on washing hands in the hand washing sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 23986786

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed an empty can in the handwashing sink in back of kitchen, owner moved. Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 23986780

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no towels at the handwashing sink in the back of kitchen, owner replaced them. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-01-5

Detail 23986785

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container bowls with no handle used as scoops for cabbage and different sauces in the walk in cooler. Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 23986783

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed two dead roaches under equipment on cook line. Warning

14-11-5

Detail 23986778

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

08B-38-4

Detail 23986782

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed tub of chicken on floor in the walk in cooler, owner moved. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-69-4

Detail 23986784

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

23-03-4

Detail 23986779

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hoods soiled with grease and gaskets on walk in cooler and reach in coolers. Warning

14-17-4

Detail 23986777

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves are rusted and pitied. Repeat Violation Warning

Apr 22, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 4Total: 4

36-32-5

Detail 23723575

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

14-11-5

Detail 23723574

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

14-69-4

Detail 23723573

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

14-17-4

Detail 23723576

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

Apr 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 11

12A-27-4

Detail 23716348

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-12-4

Detail 23716351

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-20-4

Detail 23716354

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

08A-05-6

Detail 23716356

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

41-10-4

Detail 23716355

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

12A-03-4

Detail 23716353

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

31A-09-4

Detail 23716349

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

36-32-5

Detail 23716352

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

14-11-5

Detail 23716347

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Dry storage shelves in the back kitchen area broken and chipped. Warning

14-69-4

Detail 23716346

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

14-17-4

Detail 23716350

Basic - Walk-in cooler with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning

Aug 28, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 8

22-02-4

Detail 23103814

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime: cutting boards .

31A-09-4

Detail 23103813

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Soap conditioner and sponge in hand washing sink. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 23103807

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

36-34-5

Detail 23103809

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in storage area.

13-03-4

Detail 23103812

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

14-38-4

Detail 23103808

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken for flour.

23-03-4

Detail 23103810

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on line. Operator cleaned. Corrected On-Site

29-11-4

Detail 23103811

Basic - Water leaking from faucet at triple sink.

Dec 12, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 2Total: 5

14-15-4

Detail 22506874

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 22506873

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp and raw chicken over ready to eat sauces in walk-in cooler. Manager rearranged. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 22506876

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken (71F - Cold Holding)held on counter beside cookline. Cook stated only there for less than 30 minutes during rush. Placed back on cold hold to cool to 41F within 4 hours. Corrective Action Taken

14-69-4

Detail 22506875

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.

08B-12-5

Detail 22506877

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed piece of raw beef stored uncovered in reach in freezer. Operator placed in bag. Corrected On-Site

Aug 2, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 4

22-48-5

Detail 22171486

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. Observed splash less bleach as sanitizer. Operator went to market and purchased correct chlorine during inspection. Corrected On-Site

08A-02-6

Detail 22171488

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken over shrimp and beef on freezer. Operator rearranged foods. Pbserved raw chicken over raw shrimp on walk-in cooler . Operator rearranged foods. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 22171487

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 handout at inspection via email. Corrected On-Site

51-13-4

Detail 22171489

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Inspector provided handout at inspection via email. Corrective Action Taken

Dec 28, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 8

14-15-4

Detail 21671239

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

11-27-4

Detail 21671240

41-17-4

Detail 21671237

Intermediate - bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed soap and cleaner in unlabeled bottles. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site

36-17-5

Detail 21671241

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair at back storage area.

14-38-4

Detail 21671238

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.

14-69-4

Detail 21671236

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Manager put on list to clean this week. Corrective Action Taken

51-13-4

Detail 21671235

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Inspector provided via email. Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 21671242

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed sauces open and uncovered. Operator added lids. Corrected On-Site

Sep 20, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

22-38-5

Detail 21371060

Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator went next door during inspection and brought back bleach. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 21371061

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.operator replaced with new. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 21371062

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.

23-03-4

Detail 21371059

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of bulk containers soiled.

Apr 13, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 6Total: 6

14-09-4

Detail 21009930

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

13-03-4

Detail 21009929

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Put n cap Corrected On-Site

36-17-5

Detail 21009928

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.

08B-38-4

Detail 21009926

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed buspan of raw meat on floor in walk-in cooler. Manager placed on shelf. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 21009925

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Heavy grease accumulation between cooking equipment at cookline.

08B-12-5

Detail 21009927

Basic - Stored food not covere in reachin freezer at cookline.

Feb 24, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

31A-09-4

Detail 20889700

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handsink at front counter blocked by chair. Operator removed chair. Corrected On-Site

14-05-4

Detail 20889698

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 20889701

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vent covers in walk-in with some dust.

36-50-4

Detail 20889699

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures.observed shelves at dry storage with food buildup.