CANTON STAR
15718 SW 72 ST, MIAMI, FL 33193
License #2326061
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Mixed Health Record
How is this score calculated? →CANTON STAR in MIAMI currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 84.8 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on February 19, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 31 total violations — 8 critical, 1 major, 22 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on February 19, 2026 shows 14 observation rows: 3 critical, 0 major, and 11 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Call Back - Complied
- [14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken reach in cooler in wait station area. Observed walk in freezer in disrepair, establishment using walk in freezer as walk in cooler. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn at cook line.
- [21-04-4] In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet towel under cutting board at prep table near back door.
- [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Observed hood filters soiled.
- [38-01-4] Light damaged/in disrepair. Observed light broken inside walk in freezer.
- [35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At back door.
- [36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile in disrepair near back door.
- [14-31-5] Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw pork ribs, diced ham, and other various food items stored directly inside non food grade bag inside walk in cooler.
- [36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind cook line heavily soiled with grease buildup.
- [08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed case of fryer oil stored on floor in kitchen.
- [08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed pooled raw shell eggs stored over peeled and washed onions inside walk in cooler.
- [14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted.
- [29-34-4] Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose Bibb at steam table with hose attached missing vacuum breaker.
- [14-05-4] Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Inside walk in cooler.
- [36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor inside walk in cooler heavily soiled. Observed floor underneath cooking equipment heavily soiled with grease buildup.
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