Latest Violations
Florida restaurant inspection violations, sorted by most recent. Grouped by restaurant.
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261 NE 8 ST, HOMESTEAD · Dade County
- Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cream cheese and vegetables at reach in cooler near MFDV entrance door. Coach operator.
- Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager. Observed food manager certification for manager Mario Gonzalez expired since 5-15-2025.
- 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. Provided operator with poster.
- No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine chemical test kit.
- Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of salt stored next to flat grill.
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19100 SW 177 AVE, MIAMI · Dade County
- Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee began making smoothies without first washing her hands.
- 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. Observed no proof of employee training for employee Yaneysi working for more than 60 days.
- Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed reach in cooler shelves rusted.
- Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwash sink used to stored plastic container. Employee removed container.
- No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee provided paper towels.
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22069 S DIXIE HWY, MIAMI · Dade County
- No running water at three-compartment sink. Operator fixed water at time of inspection.
- Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener inside of the mobile unit soiled with old food debris.
- Handwash sink does not have running water or enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Observed no running water at handwash sink. Operator fixed water at time of inspection.
- Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone stored on top of microwave inside of the mobile unit. Coach operator.
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Advised operator to set up a sanitizer solution.
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702 N KROME AVE, HOMESTEAD · Dade County
- Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed diced tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler near exit door. As per operator for more than 4 hours. Observed cook black beans (64F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler near exit door. As per operator from the day prior. Observed cooked yuca (51F - Cold Holding) as reach in cooler near exit door, as per operator from the day prior.
- Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed diced tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler near exit door. As per operator for more than 4 hours. Observed cook black beans (64F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler near exit door. As per operator from the day prior. Observed cooked yuca (51F - Cold Holding) as reach in cooler near exit door, as per operator from the day prior.
- Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed mashed potatoes (116F - Hot Holding) stored on top of the stove, as per operator for less than 2 hours.
- Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee began working with food without first washing his hands.
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6600 SW 57 AVE D109B, MIAMI · Dade County
- No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink. Operator restocked.
7001 NW 84 AVE, MIAMI · Dade County
- Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spry bottle containing soapy water no labeled. Operator labeled spry bottle.
4888 NW 183 ST STE 214, MIAMI GARDENS · Dade County
- Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over water bottles at reach in cooler near fryers. Operator stored product properly.
- Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner inside of the mobile unit.
- No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided poster to operator via email.
400 SW 22 AVE, MIAMI · Dade County
- Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Observed Raid spray for flying insects stored next to the handwash sink. Operator removed spray at time of inspection.
7415 NW 54TH ST, MIAMI · Dade County
- Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in freezer interior soiled. Owner clean the freezer.
5 GEIGER RD., KEY WEST · Monroe County
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken breast (47F - Cold Holding), shredded lettuce (48F - Cold Holding) As per person in charge, 2 hours. Product was moved to a colder unit for rapid cooling.
- Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 4 packs of ROP tuna fully thawed at cook line RIC.
- Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of ice buckets soiled and shelves in WIC. Person in charge took ice buckets to be cleaned and sanitized.
- Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at white cutting board to left of steam table.
- Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling at dry storage area soiled with black substance. Observed walls throughout kitchen soiled. Observed wall and ceiling soiled with black debris at dish area.
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3755 S ROOSEVELT BLVD, KEY WEST · Monroe County
- 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. See stop sale. Observed several raw fish packages. During the inspection employee removed fish from packaging.
- Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan guard soiled.
301 WHITEHEAD ST, KEY WEST · Monroe County
- Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish stored over cooked chicken wings container at walk in cooler. Employee stored properly.
- Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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 raw tuna Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label at reach in cooler by across cook line.
- Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at hot holding; pulled pork (123F - Hot Holding). As per employee less than 2 hours. Employee took to reheat.
- Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Johnson Castro Galemo expired 08-15-26.
- Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed cooked meatloaf stored inside reach in coolers gaskets soiled dated 8-9. As per chef removed from freezer yesterday and forgot to change date. Employee dated.
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1900 FLAGLER AVE, KEY WEST · Monroe County
- Establishment charging operational charges without properly disclosing the information on the menu/web/app and the bill/receipt.
- Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cool gasket soiled.
- Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket torn/disrepair.
- Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Food debris under cooking equipments.
5600 MCDONALD AVE, STOCK ISLAND · Monroe County
- Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles, throughout the kitchen areas.
- Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed most of the reach in coolers interior soiled.
- Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust, throughout the kitchen areas.
- Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
- 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. See stop sale. Observed 4 packages. During the inspection employee removed fish from packaging.
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3990 S ROOSEVELT BLVD, KEY WEST · Monroe County
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pooled eggs (51F - Cold Holding) by cook line. As per employee less than 1 hour prepared. Observed cooked sausage (72F - Cold Holding) at prep area across cook line. As per employee already cook just cut it and stored at prep cooler. Employee put ice.
- Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 400+ppm). Employee diluted with water, Recheck; Triple Sink (Quaternary 300ppm).
- Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed green cutting board soiled at prep area by storage. Observed can opener soiled by storage prep area. Employee take it to wash.
- Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink by entrance kitchen with food residues.
- In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed two pair of tongs stored at oven cook line.
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918 DUVAL STREET, KEY WEST · Monroe County
- Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken above raw pork inside reach in cooler. Cook inverted them immediately.
- 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. Info was provided.
- Expired chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed expired chlorine and quat test kit since 2025. Cook immediately bought new ones.
- Equipment gaskets in poor repair. Observed freezer gaskets in disrepair.
- Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen ground beef thawing in standing water. Employee opened the cold running water.
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112 FITZPATRICK STREET, KEY WEST · Monroe County
- Establishment charging operational charges without properly disclosing the information on the menu/web/app and the bill/receipt.
- No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
- Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled. Employee washed it.
- Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
- Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled.
3338 N. ROOSEVELT BLVD, KEY WEST · Monroe County
- Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic lid stored in hand sink, located at dry storage. During the inspection employee removed item.
- Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice bucket stored not inverted. During the inspection employee removed bucket and placed properly.
517 TRUMAN AVE, KEY WEST · Monroe County
- Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go foam cup box on the kitchen floor. Employee moved it immediately.
- Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap on the door that opens to outside.
2710 N ROOSEVELT BLVD, KEY WEST · Monroe County
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pancake batter (44F-Cold Holding ) inside reach in cooler at cook line. Employee removed and stored inside walk in freezer - 2nd pancake batter (41F- Cold Holding )
- Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residue inside handwashing sink at cook line. Employee cleaned during inspection.
- No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels inside men bathroom (private stall). Manager provided during inspection.
- Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed soap dispenser inside men bathroom in despair. Manager removed dispenser during inspection.
- Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach on cooler door handles soiled with food debris and grease at cook line. Employee cleaned during inspection.
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1 KNIGHTS KEY BLVD, MARATHON · Monroe County
- Raw tuna stored over cooked chicken ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler
- Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact cast iron vessel used for crab dip.
- Accumulation of mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine
- Single-service articles improperly stored on the floor
1 KNIGHTS KEY BLVD, MARATHON · Monroe County
- Accumulation of mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
- Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
1 KNIGHTS KEY BLVD, MARATHON · Monroe County
- Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
508 SOUTHARD UNIT 101, KEY WEST · Monroe County
- Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee cleaning and touching the trash can with bare hands and proceeded to take out food from oven to serve to customer. Coached employee to wash hands properly.
- Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked beans (98F - Hot Holding) at prep table. As per employee prepared less than 2 hours. Employee started reheating.
- Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken stew,cooked oxtails and cooked chicken thighs bbq not dated at reach in cooler across hand sink by three compartment sink. As per employee prepared a day prior. Employee dated.
- Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board at prep area heavily soiled.
- No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink cook line by three compartment sink. Employee provided.
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1218 DUVAL STREET, KEY WEST · Monroe County
- Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled.
- Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine interior soiled.
218 DUVAL ST 101, KEY WEST · Monroe County
- Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef over raw chicken. Manager removed and stored properly.
- Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed boxes of cups blocking handwashing sink. Managed removed during inspection.
- Bathroom facility not located on the same floor as the food establishment.
- Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled with food debris. Manager cleaned during inspection.
6840 FRONT ST, KEY WEST · Monroe County
- No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at HWS at bar area.
- Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
- Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Observed staff not knowing correct chlorine concentration at 3CS. Coached staff on correct concentration.
- Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed plastic spray bottle with degreaser not labeled at kitchen area.
- Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed larger ice machine soiled inside at kitchen area.
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5001 5 ST, KEY WEST · Monroe County
- No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at the hand sink located by 3 compartment sink.
- Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed plastic cups stored on the floor.
- Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
- Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.