YUM YUM BUFFET

Name: YUM YUM BUFFET
Address: 2625 E BUSCH BLVD, TAMPA, FL, 33612, US
Rating: 75.7

2625 E BUSCH BLVD, TAMPA, FL 33612

License #3900460

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75.7 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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YUM YUM BUFFET in TAMPA currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 75.7 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 18, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 19 total violations — 2 critical, 7 major, 10 minor.

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Warning Issued
[10-20-4] 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.
[29-40-4] 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.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink by back door in kitchen area has old food debris in drain.
[01C-02-4] Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.
[40-06-5] 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.
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop sitting on floor in dry storage.
[08B-31-4] 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.
[21-10-4] Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Soiled dry cloths stored in food preparation tables in back kitchen area.
[53B-01-5] 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.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Plastic bottle full of degreaser has no labeling of ingredients on spray bottle.

Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[16-37-1] 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.
[21-04-4] In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wet cloth stored underneath cutting board. Employee removed cloth and placed board at dishwasher.
[31B-02-4] 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.
[22-41-4] 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.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have buildup of grease overtop wok station.
[02B-02-5] 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.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on wok station handle. Employee removed tongs and placed at dishwasher.
[06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Pork and squid thawing in standing water. Manager turned on running water.
[08A-20-5] 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.

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