Taste of Yemen in Temple Terrace

Last inspected:

12822 N 56 St, Temple Terrace, FL 33617
Overview

Taste of Yemen in Temple Terrace has 23 inspections on record dating back to 2016, with 137 total violations averaged across 5.96 violations per inspection—substantially above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced emergency closures. Employee health policy violations appeared in at least 3 inspections, including a 2023 finding and a 2022 citation. Chemical storage violations were documented in multiple inspections spanning 2023 to 2025. Management awareness and proper cooking temperature violations have also been cited. The facility received one disciplinary action resulting in $320 in fines. Fire safety violations were documented in prior years, including improper propane storage inside the building (2019), electrical wiring in disrepair (2016), and a locked exit door with a cooler blocking access (2016). The most recent inspection on December 9, 2025 found zero violations and was completed with no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

23Inspections
137Violations
0Closures
5Fire
$320in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Taste of Yemen in Temple Terrace: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages

This Facility 6 violations / inspection 6 violations per inspection
Hillsborough County Avg 5.74 violations / inspection 5.74 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Hillsborough County Avg 0.25 closures / facility 0.25 county average

Taste of Yemen in Temple Terrace: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $320.00

Disciplinary action history for Taste of Yemen in Temple Terrace
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
3--2021038021 $320.00 Jun 1, 2021 Fort Lauderdale

Taste of Yemen in Temple Terrace: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (5)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 48-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only.
— 2 fire violations

— Complaint Full · 47-03-4 · Warning Issued

Inspector Observation: Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Fire alarm in ceiling removed and wires hanging from ceiling

— Routine - Food · 46-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. Large cooler directly in front of door
— 2 fire violations

— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. All exits must be accessible at all times

— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Large food machine blocking most of exit door way

Taste of Yemen in Temple Terrace: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)

— 2 inspections4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— 3 inspections11 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 2 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections10 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 4 inspections36 violations · 22 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections22 violations · 13 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Taste of Yemen in Temple Terrace: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taste of Yemen in Temple Terrace last inspected?
Taste of Yemen in Temple Terrace was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 9, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Taste of Yemen in Temple Terrace?
The most frequently cited violations at Taste of Yemen in Temple Terrace are: Employee health policy, Food contact surfaces, Clean multi-use utensils.
How many health inspections has Taste of Yemen in Temple Terrace had?
Taste of Yemen in Temple Terrace has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Taste of Yemen in Temple Terrace find?
Taste of Yemen in Temple Terrace was most recently inspected on December 9, 2025 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Taste of Yemen in Temple Terrace ever been shut down?
No, Taste of Yemen in Temple Terrace has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
Has Taste of Yemen in Temple Terrace had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Taste of Yemen in Temple Terrace has 5 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Taste of Yemen in Temple Terrace faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Taste of Yemen in Temple Terrace has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $320.00 in fines.
How much has Taste of Yemen in Temple Terrace been fined?
Taste of Yemen in Temple Terrace has been fined a total of $320.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
Has Taste of Yemen in Temple Terrace operated under other names?
Yes, this location previously operated as: Golden Bakery (2015-2019).

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