Yoder's Restaurant in Sarasota

Last inspected:

3434 Bahia Vista St, Sarasota, FL 34239
Overview

Yoder's Restaurant in Sarasota has averaged 9.4 violations per inspection across 24 inspections since 2016, nearly double Florida's statewide average of 5.2 violations per inspection. The facility was emergency-closed on April 8, 2021 for roach activity. High-priority violations have been persistent across the record, with employee health reporting violations cited in multiple 2024–2025 inspections, proper cooking temperature violations appearing repeatedly, and chemical storage violations documented in at least 8 inspections spanning from 2021 to 2026. Consumer advisory violations for shellfish were cited in 4 recent inspections. Fire safety violations including exposed electrical wiring were documented in April 2021. The facility received a formal warning on March 6, 2024 after an inspection found 13 violations including management awareness failures and improper chemical storage; a follow-up inspection on March 7, 2024 showed compliance with the prior violation. A disciplinary action resulted in $400 in fines. The most recent inspection on January 13, 2026 found 12 violations including high-priority shell stock and chemical storage violations and was completed with no further action required.

Most recent closure: April 8, 2021 for roach activity.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

24Inspections
225Violations
1Closures
2Fire
$400in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Yoder's Restaurant in Sarasota: Comparison to Sarasota County Averages

This Facility 9.4 violations / inspection 9.4 violations per inspection
Sarasota County Avg 4.76 violations / inspection 4.76 county average
This Facility 1 emergency closures 1 closures
Sarasota County Avg 0.11 closures / facility 0.11 county average

Yoder's Restaurant in Sarasota: Emergency Closure History (1)

Emergency closure history for Yoder's Restaurant in Sarasota
DateReasonReopened
Roach activity 12:36:00

Yoder's Restaurant in Sarasota: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $400.00

Disciplinary action history for Yoder's Restaurant in Sarasota
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
7--2021016432 $400.00 Apr 8, 2021 Fort Lauderdale

Yoder's Restaurant in Sarasota: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)

— 2 fire violations

— Routine - Food · 47-03-4 · Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Observed wires exposed in cook line, outside kitchen, wait station, and women's employees bathroom. - From follow-up inspection 2021-04-09: **Time Extended**

— Routine - Food · 47-03-4 · Emergency order recommended

Inspector Observation: Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Observed wires exposed in cook line, outside kitchen, wait station, and women's employees bathroom.

Yoder's Restaurant in Sarasota: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)

— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections19 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections13 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections27 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections30 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (11 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— 2 inspections19 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections28 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections12 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Yoder's Restaurant in Sarasota: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Yoder's Restaurant in Sarasota last inspected?
Yoder's Restaurant in Sarasota was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 13, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
When was Yoder's Restaurant in Sarasota last shut down?
Yoder's Restaurant in Sarasota was last shut down on April 8, 2021 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 Yoder's Restaurant in Sarasota?
The most frequently cited violations at Yoder's Restaurant in Sarasota are: Chemical properly stored, Consumer advisory, Proper ventilation.
How many health inspections has Yoder's Restaurant in Sarasota had?
Yoder's Restaurant in Sarasota has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Yoder's Restaurant in Sarasota find?
Yoder's Restaurant in Sarasota was most recently inspected on January 13, 2026 with 4 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Yoder's Restaurant in Sarasota ever been shut down?
Yes, Yoder's Restaurant in Sarasota has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
Has Yoder's Restaurant in Sarasota had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Yoder's Restaurant in Sarasota has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Yoder's Restaurant in Sarasota faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Yoder's Restaurant in Sarasota has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
How much has Yoder's Restaurant in Sarasota been fined?
Yoder's Restaurant in Sarasota has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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