OJO DE AGUA

Name: OJO DE AGUA
Address: 851 S MIAMI AVE, MIAMI, FL, 33130, US
Rating: 41.3

851 S MIAMI AVE, MIAMI, FL 33130

License #2336752

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41.3 Grade F / 100

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OJO DE AGUA in MIAMI currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 41.3 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 4 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 7, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 69 total violations — 7 critical, 10 major, 52 minor.

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The latest inspection on April 7, 2026 had no critical findings, but inspectors still documented 1 major and 11 minor violations.

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[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed for reach in freezer near 3CS.
[33-14-4] Dumpster overflowing garbage.
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed tank not secured in the dry storage area across WIC.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed for machine in front area.
[29-09-4] Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed for handwashing sink in kitchen area across of cook line.
[08B-04-4] Complimentary biscuits out of original container provided for self-service not properly protected. Observed no tongs available and a customer was able to grab biscuits with barehands at the utensil station. Operator discarded.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of rust and food debris on the floor of walk on cooler.
[02D-03-4] Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed in house made, packed fruits, granola, chia pudding, sauce, and overnight oats, all available for grab and go, missing address of establishment.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed for plastic food pans in the dry storage area across of WIC.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink across of RIC blocked by food skeleton trolley. Also observed blocked by a large blender the hand wash sink in front bar area.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled door gaskets WIC and RIC and reach cooler for fruit prep area in the front. Observed soiled the vent inside the reach in cooler across prep station and the vent of the ice machine in the font area.
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator was able to print and post before inspection ended.

Call Back - Extension given, pending
[10-17-4] In-use utensil stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed spatulas stored in between wall and hand-wash basin by preparation area.
[13-07-4] Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed female employee wearing a bracelet at in front counter area while preparing food.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards soiled in front prep area and in the kitchen.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler and walk in cooler door gaskets soiled.
[32-04-4] Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at both bathrooms used by staff.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents soiled in the front area above prep table.
[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 the following employees with no food handler training for Yesenia, Gabriela, Disamar,Rafael, Alex, Candy, Carolina, Lizette, Catiela, Barbara. Per manager, all have been employed over 60 days.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back exit door.
[05-09-4] No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no thermometer in RIC across of stove.
[29-42-4] Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed vacuum breaker missing at mop sink splitter.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed door gaskets of reach in cooler across of stove and walk in cooler door gaskets in disrepair.
[24-18-4] Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed spoons improperly stored at waiter station at front counter.
[36-30-4] Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed brick wall not smooth at the dry storage area.
[21-10-4] Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled dry cloth on prep cutting boards in kitchen area.
[16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on plastic containers stored at warewash area above sink.
[02D-06-5] Packaged food has no English labeling. Observed white and yellow powder substance in food containers not labeled in the dry storage area shelves. Observed bottles with liquids not labeled in the kitchen area above prep table.
[02D-03-4] Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed in house made, packed fruits, granola, sauces, bottled juice shots, overnight oats and chia pudding, all available for grab and go, missing address of establishment and date marking.
[14-12-4] Utensils in poor condition. Observed burned silicone and plastic spatula heads in the utensil container in kitchen area.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwash signs in all the handwash sinks in kitchen area and also inside one of the bathrooms.
[02B-01-5] Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed no asterisk on the menu indicating consumer advisory for poached eggs for the dishes Huevos Cazuels, Ahogados Poche, and Huevos Incrustados; and sunny side up eggs for the dishes Huevos Rancheros, Huevos Condesa, and seared tuna for the dish Atun Spicy.

Warning Issued
[13-07-4] Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed female employee wearing a bracelet at in front counter area while preparing food.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish stored above ready to eat cheese inside the walk in cooler. Also observed raw shelled eggs over ready to eat food in the reach in cooler at the kitchen.
[12B-02-4] Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed female chef drinking coffee over prep table kitchen area.
[05-09-4] No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no thermometer in RIC across of stove.
[16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on plastic containers stored at warewash area above sink.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler and walk in cooler door gaskets soiled.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal water bottles stored on the waiter prep counter.
[41-05-4] Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed a spray can of RAID stored on a shelf next to cooking oil in the dry storage area.
[50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 10/01/2025. Manager was able to pay for license before inspection was completed.
[51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back exit door.
[29-42-4] Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed vacuum breaker missing at mop sink splitter.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed door gaskets of reach in cooler across of stove and walk in cooler door gaskets in disrepair.
[32-04-4] Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at both bathrooms used by staff.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed food debris all around walk in freezer floor.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents soiled in the front area above prep table.
[24-18-4] Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed spoons improperly stored at waiter station at front counter.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards soiled in front prep area and in the kitchen.
[21-10-4] Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled dry cloth on prep cutting boards in kitchen area.
[02B-01-5] Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed no asterisk on the menu indicating consumer advisory for poached eggs for the dishes Huevos Cazuels, Ahogados Poche, and Huevos Incrustados; and sunny side up eggs for the dishes Huevos Rancheros, Huevos Condesa, and seared tuna for the dish Atun Spicy.
[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 the following employees with no food handler training for Yesenia, Gabriela, Disamar,Rafael, Alex, Candy, Carolina, Lizette, Catiela, Barbara. Per manager, all have been employed over 60 days.
[24-26-4] Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed cleaned food containers and utensils stored on the floor at the ware wash area.
[10-01-5] In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoops handled in contact with corn starch, beans, sugar and flour at the dry storage area.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sinks blocked with garbage bins at the front area and blocked with wheeled table at prep area.
[24-05-4] Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed food Plastic containers and glass bottles stored upright at the dry storage area.
[36-30-4] Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed brick wall not smooth at the dry storage area.
[45-04-4] Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Observed one fat fryer being used, stored on prep table at prep area with no hood suppression system above it.
[14-12-4] Utensils in poor condition. Observed burned silicone and plastic spatula heads in the utensil container in kitchen area.
[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 female chef after drinking coffee over a prep table in kitchen, proceed to handle food without washing her hands. Communicated to chef the correct procedures to avoid cross contamination.

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