Virginia Gardens, Miami-Dade County

YUKA DELI RESTAURANT

5899 NW 36 ST, Virginia Gardens, FL 33166

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
1 High Priority
Jan 21, 2026
City
Virginia Gardens
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

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

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

08A-20-5

Detail 24314496

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef by raw chicken inside Walk in cooler. Operator stored foods as per safety storage requirements. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 24314498

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup stored inside yellow rice container in kitchen. Operator removed cup. Corrected On-Site

10-01-5

Detail 24314497

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 scoop handle touching sugar inside container. Operator stored scoop with handle up. Corrected On-Site

Sep 20, 2025

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

23-03-4

Detail 24051785

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan covers soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-20: At time of callback inspection Observed walk in cooler fan covers soiled. Time Extended

Sep 19, 2025

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 9

01B-02-5

Detail 24050906

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed salami (50F - Cold Holding); cheese (50F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (51F - Cold Holding); cook beef (45F - Cold Holding); cook chicken (50F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler in front of cook line. As per operator food has been placed in the reach in cooler since 8:00 am. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 24050901

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed salami (50F - Cold Holding); cheese (50F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (51F - Cold Holding); cook beef (45F - Cold Holding); cook chicken (50F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler in front of cook line. As per operator food has been placed in the reach in cooler since 8:00 am. Warning

05-06-4

Detail 24050905

Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Warning

14-74-7

Detail 24050908

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler in front of cook line. Warning

40-06-5

Detail 24050907

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal phone stored on slicer in kitchen. Operator removed phone. Corrected On-Site Warning

23-03-4

Detail 24050902

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan covers soiled. Warning

29-49-6

Detail 24050900

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water inside reach in cooler located in front of cook line. Repeat Violation Warning

21-12-4

Detail 24050903

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on top of reach in cooler. Operator removed wet wiping cloth. Corrected On-Site Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 24050904

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed white container of oregano not identified by common name. Operator labeled container with common name. Corrected On-Site Warning

Jul 31, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

41-17-4

Detail 23919994

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with chlorine unlabeled by three compartment sink. Operator labeled bottle. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 23919996

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bottles of water stored on front counter floor. Operator removed bottles from floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

29-49-6

Detail 23919995

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed inside reach in cooler in front of cook line.

Jan 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

40-06-5

Detail 23482048

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal phone on prep table in kitchen. Operator removed phone. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 23482050

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bottles on front counter floor. Operator removed bottles from floor. Corrected On-Site

21-04-4

Detail 23482049

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed on prep table in kitchen. Operator removed towel. Corrected On-Site

Jul 1, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

08A-05-6

Detail 22951846

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over onions inside Walk in cooler. Operator stored products correctly. Corrected On-Site

10-01-5

Detail 22951845

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 scoop rice inside container under prep table inside kitchen. Operator stored scoop correctly. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22951844

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets in front of cook line. Operator cleaned gaskets. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

21-12-4

Detail 22951843

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed towel on reach in cooler inside kitchen. Operator stored towel inside bucket with sanitizer. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Dec 21, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

12A-27-4

Detail 22529954

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee cracking eggs and handling clean plates without changing gloves and washing hands.

14-31-5

Detail 22529955

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed pumpkin stored inside thank you bags in reach in freezer inside kitchen. Operator stored pumpkin inside graded bags. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 22529949

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup stored inside seasoning container under prep table inside kitchen. Operator removed cup. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 22529953

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed pork box stored on Walk in cooler floor. Operator removed box from floor. Corrected On-Site

21-04-4

Detail 22529952

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towel under cutting board on prep table inside kitchen. Operator removed towel. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22529951

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soil reach in cooler gaskets in front of cook line. Also, observed soiled Walk in cooler fan covers. Repeat Violation

21-12-4

Detail 22529950

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels stored on prep table inside kitchen. Operator stored towels inside bucket with sanitizer. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Sep 29, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 9

14-31-5

Detail 22328480

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed thank you back with corn tamales inside reach freezer located at back kitchen. Operator removed tamales and placed them in food graded bag. Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 22328481

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed pico de gallo pico de gallo (56F - Cold Holding) as per operator stored inside reach in cooler more than 24 hours.

31A-11-4

Detail 22328483

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cleaning brush inside hand washing sink at back kitchen. Operator removed brush. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 22328486

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

14-11-5

Detail 22328484

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn located at cooking line.

10-17-4

Detail 22328482

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed a knife stored between reach in cooler and prep table at cooking line. Employee removed it. Corrected On-Site

10-01-5

Detail 22328485

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 scope handle touching rice inside plastic container located under prep table inside kitchen. Employee removed it and placed it correctly. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22328478

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets located at cooking line.

21-12-4

Detail 22328479

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed several towels on top of prep table near cooking line. Repeat Violation

Apr 10, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 7

29-37-4

Detail 21922557

High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed at three compartment sink.

31B-03-4

Detail 21922559

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink inside kitchen. Operator provided it. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 21922554

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plantains container stored on kitchen floor. Employee removed them from floor. Corrected On-Site

10-06-5

Detail 21922558

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed tong touching cut tomatoes inside reach in cooler in kitchen. Employee stored tong correctly. Corrected On-Site

33-16-4

Detail 21922555

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed dumpster lid. Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 21922556

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed towels throughout kitchen. Employee put them inside bucket with sanitizer. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 21922553

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed Salt container on prep table inside kitchen. Operator labeled it. Corrected On-Site

Oct 31, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

22-02-4

Detail 21538144

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting board on reach in cooler inside kitchen.

10-01-5

Detail 21538145

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 scoops handle touching sugar on shelf inside kitchen. Employee stored scoop correctly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 21538143

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets by cook line.

Apr 7, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

53B-13-5

Detail 20991421

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed new employees working at food Establishment. Alexis, and Denise.

22-20-5

Detail 20991424

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at front counter under coffee machine.

14-01-5

Detail 20991423

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup stored inside seasoning container under prep table inside kitchen. Chef removed it. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 20991422

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust on ceilings inside kitchen.

08B-38-4

Detail 20991426

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plantains plastic containers stored on kitchen floor. Employee removed them from floor. Corrected On-Site

10-01-5

Detail 20991425

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 scoop handle touching rice inside rice container under prep table inside kitchen. Employee stored scoop correctly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

24-18-4

Detail 20991420

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed scoops faces up on shelf by prep table inside kitchen. Employee stored them faces down. Corrected On-Site

Oct 12, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

08A-20-5

Detail 20580365

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw fish inside white reach in freezer inside kitchen. Employee stored them correctly. Corrected On-Site

36-37-5

Detail 20580368

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed inside kitchen. Repeat Violation

24-26-4

Detail 20580367

Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed clean container lids stored on kitchen floor. Employee removed them from floor. Corrected On-Site

10-01-5

Detail 20580364

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 scoop handle touching sugar inside sugar container on shelf inside kitchen. Employee stored scoop correctly. Corrected On-Site

21-38-4

Detail 20580369

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed bucket with sanitizer stored on kitchen floor. Employee removed it from floor. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 20580366

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container stored on shelf inside kitchen. Employee labeled it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation