FAMILY CUISINE

Name: FAMILY CUISINE
Address: 1572 NE 165 ST, MIAMI, FL, 33162, US
Rating: 0

1572 NE 165 ST, MIAMI, FL 33162

License #2332670

0 Grade F / 100

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September 23, 2026 · 11 findings · 0 critical

Routine - Food

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FAMILY CUISINE in MIAMI currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 0 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 17 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on September 23, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 181 total violations — 21 critical, 42 major, 118 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed red snapper fish thawing in standing water next to 3 compartment sink. Manager removed and placed inside 3 compartment sink and turned on water to thaw properly.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign posted at front counter handwashing sink.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal phone at front counter next to steam tables. Manager removed and stored properly.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed yellow cutting board with cut marks on top prep table. Manager removed and discarded during inspection.
[12B-13-4] Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee personal open bottle water inside reach in cooler at kitchen area. Manager removed and discarded during inspection.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer soiled with food debris next to oven.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed clean cooking utensils inside handwashing sink next to side entrance door. Manager removed and stored properly.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink behind front counter. Employee provided during inspection.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles at front counter soiled with dark substance.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser not labeled across 3 compartment sink.
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
[32-12-6] Covered waste receptacle not provided in womens bathroom.
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall. Near hand wash sink kitchen and back door.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front counter area.
[06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed thawed cases of solid frozen raw chicken under prep table cook line. Operator removed the chicken and Transferred it to the walk in cooler.
[36-02-5] Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Kitchen.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
[12A-07-5] Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
[12A-10-4] Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
[12A-05-4] Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee personal bottle of water on top of prep table cook line area.
[14-31-5] Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bone beef stored directly on grocery plastic bags inside walk in freezer.
[12A-09-4] Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee touched his face and went in reach in cooler touched ready to eat food and didnt wash his hands prior.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked red beans (110F - Hot Holding) on top of the prep table as per operator less than two hours. Operator Transferred it to the stove.
[11-07-5] Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
[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.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen and front counter area. Operator provided during inspection.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled with water marks on top handwashing sink by back door.
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled inside walk in freezer.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container with cooking oil being stored on the floor. Next to preparation table. Employee removed and stored properly.
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole on the wall underneath handwashing sink by back door.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside walk in freezer.
[12B-13-4] Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee personal bottle water inside walk in cooler. Employee removed and stored in designated area.
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop inside mop bucket next to handwashing sink by back door.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed in use wet towel on top preparation table across the oven. Employee removed and stored properly.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink soiled with food , and also observed plastic hose and employee apron on top of handwashing sink next to mop sink. In storage area.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink next to mop sink. Manager provided during inspection.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no hand soap at handwashing sink next to mop sink. Manager provided during inspection.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser not labeled next to cookline. Employee labeled during inspection.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed walk in freezer door handles soiled with food debris.
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with food debris inside walk in freezer.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container with black beans being stored on the floor in dry storage area. Also observed box frozen ox tail being stored on the floor inside walk in freezer. Manager removed and stored properly.
[12B-13-4] Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee open water bottle inside reach in cooler across from oven. Employee removed and discarded.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed in use wet towel on top preparation table.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic containers with white rice and pinto beans not labeled next to reach in cooler prep table .
[08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw pork inside walk in cooler. Manager removed and stored raw chicken properly. Coached employee on proper raw product storage.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed aprons inside handwashing sink. Next to dry storage area. Manager removed and stored properly during inspection.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels on employee bathroom and handwashing by back storage area.
[53B-02-5] No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employees Nadyne, and Lomilla working over 60 days without food handlers certification.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser not labeled next to 3 compartment sink. Manager labeled during inspection.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In the kitchen.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn in the reach in cooler.
[36-11-4] Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed walk in freezer with ice build up.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At the kitchen.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan covers soiled.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By 3 compartment sink, and entrance to kitchen, door to walk in cooler.
[03D-02-5] Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed pork (54F - Cooling) stored in the walk in cooler over night as per operator.
[03D-01-5] Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed oxtail (75F - Cooling) stored inside the walk in cooler 3 hours before inspection. Operator reheated oxtail (174F - Reheating).
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed whole snapper (48F - Cold Holding); tilapia (47F - Cold Holding); stored in the walk in cooler over night, as per operator. Observed pork (54F - Cooling) stored in the walk in cooler over night as per operator.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed whole snapper (48F - Cold Holding); tilapia (47F - Cold Holding); stored in the walk in cooler over night, as per operator. Observed pickle (48F - Cold Holding) stored on the front counter, place 30 minutes before inspection as per operator. Operator placed item back inside the reach in cooler.
[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. Forms not printed.
[31A-04-4] Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed handwashing sink next to the grill top removed.
[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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed the approved plans does not match the current layout of the establishment. Observed a steam table at the front counter where employees scoop and serve food and take payments. Observed walk in cooler and walk in freezer installed inside the kitchen. Observed mop sink was removed from under the water heater and placed behind the walk in cooler and walk in freezer. Observed an additional hood system with a grill top next to the stove and the handwashing sink removed from next to the stove.
[11-26-1] 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. Form not printed.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed walk in freezer door handle soiled.
[36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout the kitchen.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled in the kitchen.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
[14-11-5] Observed reach in cooler with ambient temperature of 56F. No food items are to be kept inside until unit is fixed. Observed gaskets torn in the reach in cooler.
[36-11-4] Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
[14-69-4] Observed ice buildup up inside the walk in freezer.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At the kitchen and bathroom. Handwashing DBPR form was emailed.
[29-27-4] No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment.
[36-27-5] By 3 compartment sink, and entrance to kitchen, door to walk in cooler.
[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. Emailed form to operator.
[31A-04-4] Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed handwashing sink next to the grill top removed.
[51-16-7] Observed the approved plans does not match the current layout of the establishment. Observed a steam table at the front counter where employees scoop and serve food and take payments. Observed walk in cooler and walk in freezer installed inside the kitchen. Observed mop sink was removed from under the water heater and placed behind the walk in cooler and walk in freezer. Observed an additional hood system with a grill top next to the stove and the handwashing sink removed from next to the stove.
[11-26-1] 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. Emailed form to operator.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[36-11-4] Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed walk in freezer door handle soiled.
[36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout the kitchen.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled in the kitchen.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler with ambient temperature of 56F. No food items are to be kept inside until unit is fixed. Observed gaskets torn in the reach in cooler.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed plastic soda bottles on the floor at the front counter. Observed green plantains stored on the floor in the walk in cooler and kitchen. Operator stored properly.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up inside the walk in freezer.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At the kitchen and bathroom.
[29-27-4] No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By 3 compartment sink, and entrance to kitchen, door to walk in cooler.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of rice, beans and yellow rice with no name label.
[03D-02-5] Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed rice and peas (48F - Cooling) stored inside the walk in cooler over night, as per operator.
[01B-36-5] Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed rice and peas (48F - Cooling) stored inside the walk in cooler over night, as per operator.
[14-31-5] Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed plastic bags with designed used to cover rice and peas while cooking.
[50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on 10/1/23. Confirmation number 236054850.
[12A-09-4] Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee at the front counter in the cash register with gloves on, took gloves off and placed new ones and started engaging in food preparation without handwashing. Educated employee how to properly wash hands.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw tilapia (50F - Cold Holding); red snapper (55F - Cold Holding); shrimp (48F - Cold Holding) stored inside the reach in cooler, as per operator taken from the walk in cooler 1 hour before inspection. Ambient temperature of the reach in cooler is 56F, operator is aware no food items inside until the unit is fixed.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed macaroni and cheese (109F - Hot Holding) on top of the steam table 2 hours before inspection, operator reheated macaroni and cheese (170F - Reheating)
[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. Emailed form to operator.
[31A-04-4] Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed handwashing sink next to the grill top removed.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At the kitchen and employee 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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed the approved plans does not match the current layout of the establishment. Observed a steam table at the front counter where employees scoop and serve food and take payments. Observed walk in cooler and walk in freezer installed inside the kitchen. Observed mop sink was removed from under the water heater and placed behind the walk in cooler and walk in freezer. Observed an additional hood system with a grill top next to the stove and the handwashing sink removed from next to the stove.
[11-26-1] 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. Emailed form to operator.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap in the handwashing sink at the bathroom.