Yambo Restaurant in Miami
Last inspected:
1642 Sw Flagler Terr, Miami, FL 331352124Yambo Restaurant in Miami has been emergency-closed twice, including July 25, 2023 for roach activity and June 11, 2018 for roach and rodent activity. The facility has accumulated 374 violations across 32 inspections since 2015, averaging 11.7 violations per inspection—more than double the statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been persistent, with employee health policy violations, handwashing violations, and chemical storage violations cited repeatedly across nearly every inspection on record. The facility has incurred $2,300 in disciplinary fines across 4 formal actions. Fire safety violations were documented in 2015 and 2019 involving portable fire extinguisher gauge failures. The most recent inspection on December 4, 2025 found 24 violations including high-priority employee health reporting and chemical storage issues, with the inspection completed and no further action required.
Most recent closure: July 25, 2023 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Yambo Restaurant in Miami: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
This Facility
11.7
violations / inspection
11.7 violations per inspection
Miami-Dade County Avg
6.7
violations / inspection
6.7 county average
This Facility
2
emergency closures
2 closures
Miami-Dade County Avg
0.13
closures / facility
0.13 county average
Yambo Restaurant in Miami: Emergency Closure History (2)
Yambo Restaurant in Miami: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (4)
Total fines on record: $2,300.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2023041826 | $400.00 | Jul 25, 2023 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 1--2018031114 | $400.00 | Jun 11, 2018 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 1--2018026301 | $1,100.00 | Apr 13, 2018 | Jacksonville | |
| 1--2015023747 | $400.00 | Apr 28, 2015 | Miami (Doral) |
Yambo Restaurant in Miami: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (3)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— 2 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Kclass extinguisher by walk in cooler.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Kclass extinguisher by walk in cooler.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Yambo Restaurant in Miami: Full Inspection History — DBPR (32)
— 2 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections17 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections39 violations · 28 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (11 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection9 violations · 5 high priority
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections20 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections29 violations · 24 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (12 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections22 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 10 inspections68 violations · 43 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 20 violations (13 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections14 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Yambo Restaurant in Miami: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Yambo Restaurant in Miami last inspected?
- Yambo Restaurant in Miami was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 4, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Yambo Restaurant in Miami last shut down?
- Yambo Restaurant in Miami was last shut down on July 25, 2023 for roach activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Yambo Restaurant in Miami?
- The most frequently cited violations at Yambo Restaurant in Miami are: Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Yambo Restaurant in Miami had?
- Yambo Restaurant in Miami has had 32 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 11.7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Yambo Restaurant in Miami find?
- Yambo Restaurant in Miami was most recently inspected on December 4, 2025 with 11 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Yambo Restaurant in Miami ever been shut down?
- Yes, Yambo Restaurant in Miami has been emergency-closed 2 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V21 (Time as control) mean?
- Violation 21 (Time as control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/21.
- Has Yambo Restaurant in Miami had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Yambo Restaurant in Miami has 3 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Yambo Restaurant in Miami faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Yambo Restaurant in Miami has 4 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $2,300.00 in fines.
- How much has Yambo Restaurant in Miami been fined?
- Yambo Restaurant in Miami has been fined a total of $2,300.00 across 4 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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