Taqueria Yanez
Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026
100
Score
Taqueria Yanez has been inspected 10 times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 29, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.
Taqueria Yanez's latest score of 100 sits above the Okeechobee average of 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
10
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 29, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 31, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-31: A. Yanez has not completed test, but has completed preliminary. **Time Extended**
53A-07-6
90
Aug 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-07-6
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food to scoop ice. **Warning**
14-01-5
86
Feb 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
82
Jul 22, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
64
Feb 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit, stand up black unit.
05-09-4
95
Jan 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-12: Operator was closed and doesn't have with him. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided Operator with the Food Reporting Agreement. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-12: Provided Operator with the Food Reporting Agreement, not all employees were able to sign by completion of inspection. Operator will have all others sign by next routine inspection. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-12: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
78
Jul 11, 2023
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Operator immediately corrected action, and washed hands in proper location. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime, cutting boards. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided Operator with the Food Reporting Agreement. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. **Warning**
36-32-5
58
Dec 7, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched: to go forks and spoons.
25-02-4
86
Aug 2, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at triple sink. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and equipment on cook line.
24-14-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour removed from bulk not labeled. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taqueria Yanez last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taqueria Yanez on file is from Jan 29, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
How does Taqueria Yanez compare to other restaurants in Okeechobee?
Taqueria Yanez most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Okeechobee average of 81.
Has Taqueria Yanez's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taqueria Yanez have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Taqueria Yanez means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Taqueria Yanez inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taqueria Yanez is inspected around three times per year on average.
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