YALLA YALLA LEBANESE KITCHEN

Name: YALLA YALLA LEBANESE KITCHEN
Address: 7535 SW 88 ST UNIT 1390, MIAMI, FL, 33156, US
Rating: 48.5

7535 SW 88 ST UNIT 1390, MIAMI, FL 33156

License #2337543

🥙 Mediterranean ℹ️

48.5 Grade F / 100

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September 9, 2025 · 13 findings · 1 critical

Routine - Food

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YALLA YALLA LEBANESE KITCHEN in MIAMI currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 48.5 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 8 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on September 9, 2025. Across those visits, inspectors documented 82 total violations — 19 critical, 14 major, 49 minor.

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Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
[36-03-4] Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed next to back kitchen door.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back door.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in freezer.
[51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster; inspector provided via email.
[51-18-6] No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy available.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in cooler across triple sink.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar and flour in kitchen with no label.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray and drain cleaner stored on same shelf as food and equipment. Operator moved on site.
[11-27-4] 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. Observed no form or kit; inspector provided via email.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled knives on magnet.
[22-31-4] Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on knife magnet.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
[36-03-4] Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed next to back kitchen door.
[35A-03-4] Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach under mop sink. Observed 1 dead roach on wall above hand sink in kitchen.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back door.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in freezer.
[51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster; inspector provided via email.
[51-18-6] No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy available.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in cooler across triple sink.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar and flour in kitchen with no label.
[14-15-4] Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed to go bag in reach in freezer.
[35A-05-4] Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach crawling on floor at front counter. Observed 1 live roach on wall at back door exit. Observed 1 live roach above triple sink on to go containers.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray and drain cleaner stored on same shelf as food and equipment. Operator moved on site.
[11-27-4] 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. Observed no form or kit; inspector provided via email.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled knives on magnet.
[22-31-4] Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on knife magnet.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At front counter.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a single service small cup inside of salt container. Operator removed the SS cup.
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed microwave door handles soiled.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach cooler gasket torn front counter.
[36-11-4] Floors not maintained smooth and durable under mop sink and three
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container with tahini stored on floor at preparation area.
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in water at 100 F at grill.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler and reach in freezer gasket soiled located front counter and preparation area.
[25-32-4] Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed falafel inside of bread plastic bags at reach in freezer.
[36-50-4] Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hood filters soiled.
[21-07-4] Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 25 ppm). Operator started to put more chlorine.
[22-42-4] Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 25 ppm).
[08B-27-4] Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observed the wheat inside of soiled container.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed grape leaves (47 F - Cold Holding); tabule salad (50 F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler front counter. As per operator for less than two hours. Operator added ice to ice bath to help cooling down.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed degreaser and soap containers stored next to blender at shelf under preparation table.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled front counter.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at reach in cooler front counter. And one green at preparation area.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed sesame sauce stored on floor chicken area. And plastic bottles of water and oil container stored on floor under shelf at kitchen area. Operator moved the products to a shelf.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
[14-36-5] Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation.
[10-05-5] In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil inside of water at 85° F kitchen area.
[14-31-5] Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed the kibble inside of black bag at reach in freezer.
[50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license since October 1, 2023. The license was paid. Validation number 238425481.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fattouch (48 F - Cold Holding); grapes leave (48 F - Cold Holding); Greek salad (60 F - Cold Holding); hummus (56 F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler front counter. As per operator for less than two hours. Operator added more ice for rapid cooling.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Lamb (105 F - Hot Holding); chicken kabob (109-122 F - Hot Holding); kibbe (112 F - Hot Holding); cooked potatoes (115 F - Hot Holding); falafel (103 F - Hot Holding) at steam table. As per operator for less than one hour. And white rice (120 F - Hot Holding) at kitchen area. As per operator for less than two hours. Operator started to moved the products to the grill to reheat them and moved the rice to the stove to reheat.
[41-27-4] Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine + 200 ppm). Operator changed the sanitizer solution, final concentration 100 ppm.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked by chair. The chair was moved.
[53A-01-7] Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
[11-26-1] 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.