CANDIES CABARET

Name: CANDIES CABARET
Address: 2663 NW 36 ST, MIAMI, FL, 33142, US
Rating: 57.6

2663 NW 36 ST, MIAMI, FL 33142

License #2333778

57.6 Grade F / 100

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CANDIES CABARET in MIAMI currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 57.6 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 21, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 30 total violations — 5 critical, 8 major, 17 minor.

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The latest inspection on April 21, 2026 included 2 critical violations, 6 major, and 13 minor.

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Warning Issued
[05-08-4] No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
[10-08-5] Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed on ice sink at bar area.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit available at the time of I inspection.
[31B-06-4] Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed at hand wash sink at kitchen area.
[29-34-4] Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed on hose bibb behind chest freezer next to back door at kitchen area and on hose bibb outside of back door at kitchen area.
[22-16-4] Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in freezer interior soiled next to back door at kitchen area.
[32-12-6] Covered waste receptacle not provided in womens bathroom.
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler and reach in freezer handle soiled with grease accumulation next to back door at kitchen area.
[53A-03-7] 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/ Observed certificate expired for Borzoo Yazdanfar expired 01/26/26.
[14-73-4] No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed at kitchen area.
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed cooked pasta and raw marinade wing not dated marked inside reach in coolers next at kitchen area.
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled inside reach in coolers and freezers all around kitchen area.
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pasta and raw marinade wing not dated marked inside reach in coolers next at kitchen area. Operator was unable to provide the date that was prepared. Stop Sale issued.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong on oven door handle at kitchen area.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed ice machine with a hole on top of ice exposed at kitchen area. Also observed ice no covered at bar area.
[51-18-6] No copy of latest inspection report available.
[29-20-5] Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed at hand wash sink at bar area.
[10-12-5] In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop on top of dirty surface on top of reach in coolers next to ice machine at kitchen area.
[29-27-4] No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Observed mop sink was converted into a shower.
[11-27-4] Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.

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