Yum Yum Buffet in Tampa
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2625 E Busch Blvd, Tampa, FL 33612Yum Yum Buffet in Tampa has accumulated 144 violations across 20 inspections since 2022, averaging 7.2 violations per inspection—significantly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been cited repeatedly, including management awareness failures in multiple inspections (2026, 2023), employee health policy violations (2026, 2023), handwashing and food sourcing violations, and chemical storage issues. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. The most recent inspection on March 18, 2026 documented 30 violations—the highest count on record—and resulted in a Warning Issued disposition.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Yum Yum Buffet in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
Yum Yum Buffet in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (21)
— 3 inspections23 violations · 13 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 3 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection7 violations · 5 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (2 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 inspections13 violations · 11 high priority
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections22 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Yum Yum Buffet in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Yum Yum Buffet in Tampa last inspected?
- Yum Yum Buffet in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 18, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Yum Yum Buffet in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited violations at Yum Yum Buffet in Tampa are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has Yum Yum Buffet in Tampa had?
- Yum Yum Buffet in Tampa has had 21 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Yum Yum Buffet in Tampa find?
- Yum Yum Buffet in Tampa was most recently inspected on May 18, 2026 with 4 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Yum Yum Buffet in Tampa ever been shut down?
- No, Yum Yum Buffet in Tampa has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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.
- What does Florida violation V29 (Proper sewage disposal) mean?
- Violation 29 (Proper sewage disposal) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/29.
- What does Florida violation V40 (Wiping cloths usage) mean?
- Violation 40 (Wiping cloths usage) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/40.
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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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