Visit 01 — Food-Licensing Inspection
Jun 2, 2026
Disposition
Inspection Completed - No Further ActionNo violations on record for this visit
This visit closed with no further action required.
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
License No. 4800522|Public Food Service Establishment|Levy County, FloridaInspected Jun 2, 2026
State of Florida Inspection Record
YES CHEF! BISTRO
1206 N YOUNG BLVD YELLOW AISLE, CHIEFLAND, FL 32626
YES CHEF! BISTRO has a mixed inspection record — 6 violations in the past year, including 5 high-priority. Not alarming, but worth knowing before you order. The trailing-year record shows 6 violations, including 5 high-priority and 0 Emergency Orders of Closure.
Spotty
66.4
Trailing year of inspections
How this kitchen compares
Against CHIEFLAND
Scores higher than 53% of the 34 inspected restaurants in CHIEFLAND on the trailing-year record.
Against Levy County
5 high-priority violations on the trailing-year record — above the Levy County average of 3.1.
This kitchen5
County average3.1
Above county average
Computed from the trailing-year records of all inspected restaurants in the same city and county. Official State of Florida inspection data — scores calculated by this site.
The Inspection Record
12 inspectionsFull available history. The score uses only the most recent 365 days — older visits are shown for context, not counted.
Earlier history — outside the scoring window
Visit 02 — Complaint Full
Sep 6, 2025
Disposition
Inspection Completed - No Further ActionFood from an unapproved supplier, unsafe or spoiled food, missing shellfish harvest tags, or raw fish without required parasite destruction.
High-priority×2
Raw meat, poultry, or seafood not separated from ready-to-eat food, or food left unprotected during prep, storage, or display.
High-priority×2
Hands not washed or gloves not changed when required, or employees eating, drinking, or smoking in food areas.
High-priority
Roaches, rodents, flies, or other pests present — or doors and openings that let them in not protected.
High-priority
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
Visit 03 — Routine - Food
May 6, 2025
Disposition
Follow-up inspection · Compliance recordedEmergency Order Callback CompliedNo violations on record for this visit
This visit closed with no further action required.
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
Compliance recorded on the Emergency Order of Closure of Apr 26, 2025 — Visit 05 in this ledger.
10 days between recordsElapsed time between records—not confirmed time closed.
Visit 04 — Routine - Food
May 2, 2025
Disposition
Follow-up inspection · Requirements not metEmergency Order Callback Not CompliedFollow-up inspection — requirements not met. This record is not a new Emergency Order of Closure.
Roaches, rodents, flies, or other pests present — or doors and openings that let them in not protected.
High-priority×3
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
Visit 05 — Routine - Food
Apr 26, 2025
Disposition
Emergency Order of ClosureEmergency order recommended Emergency order on this visit
Roaches, rodents, flies, or other pests present — or doors and openings that let them in not protected.
High-priority×3
Single-use items (cups, straws, to-go containers) stored or handled improperly.
Basic
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
Visit 06 — Complaint Full
Sep 29, 2024
Disposition
Follow-up inspection · Compliance recordedCall Back - CompliedNo violations on record for this visit
This visit closed with no further action required.
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
Compliance recorded on the Emergency Order of Closure of Apr 20, 2024 — Visit 10 in this ledger.
162 days between recordsElapsed time between records—not confirmed time closed.
Visit 07 — Complaint Full
Jul 20, 2024
Disposition
Administrative complaint recommendedRaw meat, poultry, or seafood not separated from ready-to-eat food, or food left unprotected during prep, storage, or display.
High-priority×2
Food held, cooled, cooked, or reheated outside safe temperatures, letting dangerous bacteria multiply.
High-priority
Hands not washed or gloves not changed when required, or employees eating, drinking, or smoking in food areas.
High-priority
Roaches, rodents, flies, or other pests present — or doors and openings that let them in not protected.
High-priority
Cleaning chemicals or other toxic substances unlabeled or stored where they can reach food.
High-priority
Missing or expired food manager certification, or employee food-safety training not documented.
Intermediate×2
Food-contact or nonfood-contact surfaces improperly designed, constructed, maintained, or located.
Basic
Shelves, counters, handles, or equipment exteriors soiled with grease, debris, or dust.
Basic
Plumbing not installed or maintained properly — leaks, mop sink issues, unserviced water filters, or missing backflow prevention.
Basic
Gas appliance or boiler certificate issue.
Basic
The establishment's license expired, not obtained, or not properly displayed.
Basic
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
Visit 08 — Routine - Food
May 3, 2024
Disposition
Follow-up inspection · Compliance recordedEmergency Order Callback CompliedHands not washed or gloves not changed when required, or employees eating, drinking, or smoking in food areas.
High-priority×2
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
Compliance recorded on the Emergency Order of Closure of Apr 20, 2024 — Visit 10 in this ledger.
13 days between recordsElapsed time between records—not confirmed time closed.
Visit 09 — Routine - Food
Apr 20, 2024
Disposition
Follow-up inspection · Compliance recordedCall Back - CompliedNo violations on record for this visit
This visit closed with no further action required.
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
Compliance recorded on the Emergency Order of Closure of Apr 20, 2024 — Visit 10 in this ledger.
0 days between recordsElapsed time between records—not confirmed time closed.
Visit 10 — Routine - Food
Apr 20, 2024
Disposition
Emergency Order of ClosureEmergency order recommended Emergency order on this visit
Food held, cooled, cooked, or reheated outside safe temperatures, letting dangerous bacteria multiply.
High-priority×2
Hands not washed or gloves not changed when required, or employees eating, drinking, or smoking in food areas.
High-priority×2
Roaches, rodents, flies, or other pests present — or doors and openings that let them in not protected.
High-priority×2
Raw meat, poultry, or seafood not separated from ready-to-eat food, or food left unprotected during prep, storage, or display.
High-priority
Handwash sink missing, blocked, or used for other purposes, or missing soap, towels, or the handwash sign.
Intermediate
Missing or expired food manager certification, or employee food-safety training not documented.
Intermediate
High-risk food (like meat) thawed improperly, promoting bacterial growth.
Basic×2
Floors, walls, ceilings, or attached equipment dirty, damaged, or poorly vented.
Basic×2
Food-contact or nonfood-contact surfaces improperly designed, constructed, maintained, or located.
Basic
Shelves, counters, handles, or equipment exteriors soiled with grease, debris, or dust.
Basic
Gas appliance or boiler certificate issue.
Basic
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
Visit 11 — Routine - Food
Nov 3, 2023
Disposition
Follow-up - Extension given, pendingMissing or expired food manager certification, or employee food-safety training not documented.
Intermediate
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
Visit 12 — Routine - Food
Nov 3, 2023
Disposition
Warning IssuedRaw meat, poultry, or seafood not separated from ready-to-eat food, or food left unprotected during prep, storage, or display.
High-priority×2
Hands not washed or gloves not changed when required, or employees eating, drinking, or smoking in food areas.
High-priority
Roaches, rodents, flies, or other pests present — or doors and openings that let them in not protected.
High-priority
Handwash sink missing, blocked, or used for other purposes, or missing soap, towels, or the handwash sign.
Intermediate×2
Missing or expired food manager certification, or employee food-safety training not documented.
Intermediate
High-risk food (like meat) thawed improperly, promoting bacterial growth.
Basic
Food-contact or nonfood-contact surfaces improperly designed, constructed, maintained, or located.
Basic
Surfaces that touch food — cutting boards, ice bins, dish racks — soiled or not sanitized.
Basic
Shelves, counters, handles, or equipment exteriors soiled with grease, debris, or dust.
Basic
Plumbing not installed or maintained properly — leaks, mop sink issues, unserviced water filters, or missing backflow prevention.
Basic
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
† Item numbers refer to the State of Florida’s standardized inspection form; the same item recurring across visits indicates an unresolved problem. Severity groupings and the sanitation score are explained in How it works.
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Official State of Florida inspection data — scores calculated by this site