Yum Yum Buffet in Tampa
Last inspected:
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 (20)
— 2 inspections19 violations · 12 high priority
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 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
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— 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
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection7 violations · 5 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 11 high priority
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 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
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— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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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 March 18, 2026. The result was: Warning Issued.
- 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 20 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.2 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 March 18, 2026 with 12 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Warning Issued.
- 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 V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- 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 V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
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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