Tampa, Hillsborough County

YUM YUM BUFFET

2625 E BUSCH BLVD, Tampa, FL 33612

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
1 Intermediate
May 18, 2026
City
Tampa
County
Hillsborough
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
4

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.

May 18, 2026

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

41-17-4

Detail 24580880

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Plastic bottle full of degreaser has no labeling of ingredients on spray bottle. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-18: Time Extended

40-06-5

Detail 24580878

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. Employee cellphone, car keys stored on food preparation table next to 4 door refrigerator. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-18: Time Extended

21-10-4

Detail 24580881

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Soiled dry cloths stored in food preparation tables in back kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-18: Time Extended

29-40-4

Detail 24580879

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water tank, pump and hoses not operated properly to prevent backflow and other contamination of the water supply. Mop sink has a hose with no backflow protection device and hose connected underneath dishwasher. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-18: Time Extended

Mar 18, 2026

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 7Total: 12

08A-05-6

Detail 24450106

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shelled eggs stored overtop cut carrots in sushi station refrigerator. Chef removed and properly stored eggs. Corrected On-Site Warning

01C-02-4

Detail 24450102

Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 24450104

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink by back door in kitchen area has old food debris in drain. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 24450100

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. Warning

41-17-4

Detail 24450107

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Plastic bottle full of degreaser has no labeling of ingredients on spray bottle. Warning

40-06-5

Detail 24450103

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cellphone, car keys stored on food preparation table next to 4 door refrigerator. Warning

08B-31-4

Detail 24450105

Basic - Food stored in undrained ice. Raw salmon stored in melted ice inside 4 door refrigerator. Chef removed fish and properly stored it. Soy sauce stored on floor. Corrected On-Site Warning

10-20-4

Detail 24450101

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on handle of rice cooker on cooks line. Manager removed tongs and placed at dishwasher. Warning

21-04-4

Detail 24450097

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wet cloths stored underneath cutting board in kitchen area. Warning

21-10-4

Detail 24450098

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Soiled dry cloths stored in food preparation tables in back kitchen area. Warning

29-40-4

Detail 24450108

Basic - Water tank, pump and hoses not operated properly to prevent backflow and other contamination of the water supply. Mop sink has a hose with no backflow protection device and hose connected underneath dishwasher. Warning

42-01-4

Detail 24450099

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop sitting on floor in dry storage. Warning

Jan 23, 2026

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 11

22-41-4

Detail 24321211

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher tested 0ppm of chlorine due to empty bucket of chlorine connected to dishwasher management removed empty bucket placed a new bucket re-tested at 100ppm of chlorine. Corrected On-Site

08A-20-5

Detail 24321213

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over top raw fish inside refrigerator on cooks line. Manager removed and properly stored chicken. Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 24321214

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary ammonia test kit at time of inspection.

31B-02-4

Detail 24321216

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink by back door. Manager placed paper towels at handwashing sink. Corrected On-Site

02B-02-5

Detail 24321209

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. No consumer advisory for raw fish. Emailed operator it was printed and hung up at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 24321210

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has buildup of black-mold like substance.

08B-38-4

Detail 24321215

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of cut potatoes, fish stored in floor instead walk in cooler.

10-20-4

Detail 24321207

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on wok station handle. Employee removed tongs and placed at dishwasher. Corrected On-Site

21-04-4

Detail 24321212

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wet cloth stored underneath cutting board. Employee removed cloth and placed board at dishwasher. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 24321206

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have buildup of grease overtop wok station.

06-01-5

Detail 24321208

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Pork and squid thawing in standing water. Manager turned on running water. Corrected On-Site

Dec 15, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.