FAMOUS DAVE'S DORAL
8240 NW 36 ST, DORAL, FL 33166
License #2331023
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Solid Health Score
How is this score calculated? →FAMOUS DAVE'S DORAL in DORAL currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 93.7 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on February 19, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 11 total violations — 1 critical, 1 major, 9 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on February 19, 2026 shows 7 observation rows: no critical rows, 1 major, and 6 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed inside reach in cooler in back kitchen.
- [21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed towel on prep table in kitchen. Operator stored towel inside bucket with sanitizer.
- [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelf in kitchen soiled at the end of kitchen.
- [36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent soiled in dry storage.
- [24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed water stuck between containers inside dry storage. Operator stored containers in order to be air dried.
- [53A-05-6] No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
- [10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoon in standing water at 90°F in back kitchen. Operator removed water.
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FAMOUS DAVE'S DORAL looks fairly solid on paper. Would you eat here?
Solid overall, with enough history that people may still weigh the details differently.
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