74TH RESTAURANT

Name: 74TH RESTAURANT
Address: 7380 SW 42 ST, MIAMI, FL, 33155, US
Rating: 38.5

7380 SW 42 ST, MIAMI, FL 33155

License #2320757

38.5 Grade F / 100

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October 5, 2026 · 12 findings · 1 critical

Routine - Food

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74TH RESTAURANT in MIAMI currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 38.5 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 8 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on October 5, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 73 total violations — 10 critical, 9 major, 54 minor.

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Disposition: Warning Issued
[14-38-4] Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed plastic container cracked at the rim and was used to store frozen fries at prepping area
[24-07-4] Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed clean plates stored above steam table not properly stored.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling in the kitchen area.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris on the gasket of the reach in cooler in the kitchen area.
[22-49-4] Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Instructed operator to setup three compartment sink.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup used as a scoop inside bin of seasoning near front counter.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with deep groves at the front prepping area.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust accumulation on the shelves inside walk in cooler.
[22-31-4] Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust accumulation on the shelves in the kitchen area adjacent to walk in cooler.
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed food debris on gasket and door handle of reach in cooler.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls through out the kitchen area.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal bags stored next to canned goods in food dry storage area.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl stored inside container with cooked rice. Cooked removed it.
[36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed near hoods at kitchen area.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed Gaskets in disrepair at reach in cooler at cook line. Observed Display Reach in cooler door in disrepair at sandwich area.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed raw case of beef stored on floor at walk in freezer.
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a spoon stored in water at steam table at 81 F.
[29-27-4] No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Observed mop sink was removed from near bathrooms.
[14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed two door reach in cooler near dish machine.
[24-18-4] Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed spoons at coffee station not inverted at front counter. Cashier inverted.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at kitchen area, steam table and preparation table.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour and salt no labeled at kitchen.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Raw bacon 73F at room temperature at cook line, as per cook for 2.5 hours. Cook placed inside walk in cooler.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk (127F - Hot Holding) at coffee station area. Employee reheated milk (190F - Hot Holding).
[41-15-5] Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 500ppm) at cook line. Cook prepared a new solution recheck Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm).
[12A-03-4] Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee wash hands at three compartment sink. Inspector coach the employee and employee washed hands at hand wash sink.
[32-11-5] Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. Observed at bathroom.
[51-16-7] No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed mop sink was removed from near bathrooms.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at bathrooms.