THE LICKING RESTAURANT LOUNGE

Name: THE LICKING RESTAURANT LOUNGE
Address: 17647 NW 27 AVE, MIAMI GARDENS, FL, 33056, US
Rating: 62.2

17647 NW 27 AVE, MIAMI GARDENS, FL 33056

License #2326796

🍺 Bar/Pub ℹ️

62.2 Grade F / 100

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March 18, 2026 · 9 findings · 2 critical

Routine - Food

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THE LICKING RESTAURANT LOUNGE in MIAMI GARDENS currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 62.2 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 7 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 18, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 71 total violations — 14 critical, 27 major, 30 minor.

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Disposition: Warning Issued
[06-09-1] Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 10 snapper and 5 salmon filets thawed completely in ROP. Operator discarded all products, inspector provided handout.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket in reach in next to hand sink.
[51-18-6] No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy on site.
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 10 snapper and 5 salmon filets thawed completely in ROP. Operator discarded all products, inspector provided handout.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in warmer: turkey wings (118F - Hot Holding); seafood rice (109F - Hot Holding). As per operator, less than 4 hours. Operator turned warmer up.
[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. Observed no form or kit; inspector provided via email.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen hand sink. Operator replaced during inspection.
[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 current plans on file not matching with the current layout of the establishment. A bar was added to the front counter, 1 handwashing sink and prep sink, 2 soda guns and reach in coolers. Observed 3 compartment sink moved to the back of the kitchen and kitchen handwashing sink was moved to the corner in front of a reach in cooler. Observed a covered ice machine outside.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed none at kitchen hand sink. Operator corrected during inspection.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[06-09-1] Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 3 tilapia thawed in ROP packaging with bearing label. Operator discarded item.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets in the clear reach in cooler by kitchen hand washing sink.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In the ADA bathroom, operator placed sign inside.
[29-08-4] Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed handwashing sink in the front counter with handwashing sink in disrepair.
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In front of kitchen handwashing sink. Operator cleaned during the inspection.
[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 (53F - Cooling); collard greens (57F - Cooling) stored In the reach in cooler over night as per operator. Stop sale.
[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 (53F - Cooling); collard greens (57F - Cooling) stored In the reach in cooler over night as per operator. Stop sale.
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 3 tilapia thawed in ROP packaging with bearing label. Operator discarded item.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed turkey wings (108F - Hot Holding) stored in the hot box for less than 4 hours. Operator reheated Turkey wings (172F - Reheating).
[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 current plans on file not matching with the current layout of the establishment. A bar was added to the front counter, 1 handwashing sink and prep sink, 2 soda guns and reach in coolers. Observed 3 compartment sink moved to the back of the kitchen and kitchen handwashing sink was moved to the corner in front of a reach in cooler. Observed a covered ice machine outside.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic container with no handle stored inside the rice container used as a scoop. Operator removed and discarded.
[32-12-5] Covered waste receptacle not provided in womens bathroom.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a cell phone on top of the prep table in the kitchen, operator removed. Observed backpack, jacket and purses on top of the brown sugar container.
[51-09-4] Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed approximately 120 seats in the establishment, approved license is for 27 seats.
[14-38-4] Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed container in the rice with a crack. Operator discarded.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in the reach in freezer.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed brown sugar and rice in a container with no name on it in the kitchen.
[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 yellow rice (81F - Cooling); white rice (81F - Cooling) stored inside the reach in cooler for more than 6 hours. Observed macaroni (57F - Cooling) stored inside the middle reach in cooler overnight, as per operator. Stop sale was issued. Provided cooling form to 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 yellow rice (81F - Cooling); white rice (81F - Cooling) stored inside the reach in cooler for more than 6 hours. Observed macaroni (57F - Cooling) stored inside the middle reach in cooler overnight, as per operator. Stop sale was issued.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked chicken (127F - Hot Holding); turkey wings (124F - Hot Holding) stored in the hot box at the kitchen for more than 6 hours. Stop sale was issued. Observed macaroni and cheese (54F - Cold Holding) prepared and placed inside the reach in cooler for more than 6 hours. Stop sale issued.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed macaroni and cheese (54F - Cold Holding) prepared and placed inside the reach in cooler for more than 6 hours. Stop sale issued.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (127F - Hot Holding); turkey wings (124F - Hot Holding) stored in the hot box at the kitchen for more than 6 hours. Stop sale was issued.
[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.
[53A-01-7] Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed Person in charge is Craig Morris hired 10 years ago with no manager certification.
[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/ Observed 5 employee engaging in food preparation with no manager on duty. Person in charge is Craig Morris with an employee training.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at the front counter and kitchen handwashing sink. Operator placed new roll.
[53B-01-5] No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
[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. Observed employee named Ashley hired 2 weeks ago with no knowledge of her responsibility.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at the handwashing sink at the front counter, kitchen and bathroom. Operator placed new bottle.
[16-37-1] Observed no chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[24-07-4] Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed clean pots and containers stored on the floor in the dry storage room.
[32-12-5] Covered waste receptacle not provided in womens bathroom.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed backpack stored on top of brown sugar towards back kitchen area.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed interior reach in freezer in the kitchen with ice build up.
[14-01-5] Observed plastic container with no handle used to scoop up rice. Operator removed plastic container from rice.
[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of foam cups and lids stored on the floor in the back dry storage unit.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cloths stored on top of prep tables throughout the kitchen, ask operator to place inside the sanitizing container.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed brown sugar and white sugar with no labels located at kitchen area.
[10-05-5] In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tongs, ladles and spatulas in standing dirty water at 120F. Operator replaced water and heated up on stove.
[08A-24-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other during preparation based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw steak over raw conch in the reach in cooler. Educated operator how to properly store food items and raw steak was placed under the raw conch.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in hot box: turkey wings (120F - Hot Holding); chicken (102F - Hot Holding); seafood rice (94F - Hot Holding), less than 4 hours. Advised Chef to reheat all food items to 165F and above.
[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 operator, who printed procedures.
[03D-15-4] Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed macaroni and cheese 94F Cooling, kept covered and stored in reach in cooler, not properly vented, temperature taken at 12:34pm. As per Chef, food items were stored in cooler at approximately 8:30am. Advised to place into reach in freezer for rapid cooling, 2nd Temperature of macaroni and cheese at 58F Cooling.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels on both hand washing sinks in the kitchen. Operator provided paper towel.
[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 operator, who printed and had employees sign forms.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at both hand washing sinks in the kitchen. Operator provided soap.
[29-28-4] Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturers instructions. Observed no service date marked on water filter located behind ice machine.