FRANCO
5600 NW 79 AVE, MIAMI, FL 33166
License #2314700
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Mixed Health Record
How is this score calculated? →FRANCO in MIAMI currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 73.7 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 March 2, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 23 total violations — 2 critical, 6 major, 15 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on March 2, 2026 had no critical findings, but inspectors still documented 3 major and 13 minor violations.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled door gaskets of reach in freezer.
- [32-04-4] Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed for unisex restroom.
- [33-14-4] Dumpster overflowing garbage.
- [53B-13-5] Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator was able to provide before the inspection ended.
- [35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at exit door near 3 compartment sink.
- [31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed potato cutter blocking the hand wash sink. Operator moved the equipment.
- [12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water bottle on ice machine in food the kitchen. Employee removed from the kitchen.
- [36-08-4] Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. No cove molding between hand wash sink and wall.
- [22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance on the walls and catchall of ice machine.
- [10-17-4] In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed a knife stored in between the hand sink and wall. Operator removed.
- [36-02-5] Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in the kitchen, prep and front counter area.
- [36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed water stains on some ceiling tiles in the kitchen area.
- [14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed in disrepair the door gasket of reach in freezer.
- [33-19-4] Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed empty plastic oil gallons on the floor around dumpster.
- [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 cell phone on ice machine in food the kitchen. Employee removed from the kitchen.
- [12A-03-4] Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed male employee wash their hands at the 3 compartment sink.
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