Brendys at Yamato

9101 Lakeridge Blvd, Bay 4, Boca Raton, FL 33496 · Permanent Food Service · License 6011927

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Grade F
Safety score 49 of 100
Latest visit: Oct 20, 2026 (3 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.High priority · 11 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Aug 20 routine inspection
    3 high priority (2 fixed on the spot), 8 intermediate, 1 basic; intermediate violations cost 18 at most
    -31
  • Administrative complaint on Aug 20, now complaint after follow-up
    Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed
    -20
  • Safety score49

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 2 visits

Routine inspection

12 violations found · Inspector came back once
  1. Follow-up visitOct 20, 2026 Complaint after follow-up

    Problems from the first visit still weren't fixed, so the inspector recommended formal action by the state, which can include fines.

    2 violations still not corrected:

    • 2 Intermediate
    What was still cited

    Intermediate2

    • Code 11, Employee health: 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.

      Observed at callback inspection no signed reporting agreement for newest employee. Employee now hired more than 60 days and no proof of food handler training.

    • Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Required employee training expired for all employees.

      Observed at callback inspection same.

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
  2. First visitAug 20, 2026 Administrative complaint

    Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.

    12 violations found:

    • 3 High priority
    • 8 Intermediate
    • 1 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    High priority3

    • Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.

      Front counter - yogurt mix dispensing unit - third unit from left - yogurt (53-55°F). Per operator liquid placed in unit approximately 1/2 hour ago. Operator began removing liquid to put in freezer to quick chill.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands.

      Front counter employee entered front counter area and made customer ice cream order without first washing hands. Reviewed proper procedures and employee washed hands.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 50, Current license displayed: Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

      Administrative complaint

    Intermediate8

    • Code 05, Thermometers provided and accurate: No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

    • Code 11, Employee health: 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.

      1 employee present without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator.A

    • Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

    • Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.

      Hand sink by triple sink blocked with to go containers.

      No soap provided at handwash sink.

      Front counter hand sink.

    • Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.

      Person charge - Eakut Jahan

      Food manager certification expired.

      A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

      Required employee training expired for all employees.

      To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

    Basic1

    • Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.

      By triple sink. Provided sign to operator.

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

Priority levels

  • High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
  • Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
  • Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Time/temperature control for safety food
Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.

Most cited

Manager certification and employee training4
Handwash sinks and supplies3
Employee health2
Food out of temperature1
Thermometers provided and accurate1
Handwashing and hygienic practices1
Dishwashing facilities and test kits1
Current license displayed1