Latest Violations
Florida restaurant inspection violations, sorted by most recent. Grouped by restaurant.
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15956 SW 137 AVE, MIAMI · Dade County
- During callback inspection observed Raw pork (47F - Cold Holding); Raw pork chop (44F - Cold Holding); Raw chicken (42F - Cold Holding); Cook chicken (45F - Cold Holding) as per manager for less than 3hours.
- Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee started preparing sandwiches, no handwash. Also observed cook started preparing food no handwash.
- During callback inspection observed chicken soup (122F - Hot Holding) stored on oven in the kitchen, as per manager for less than an hour. Also observed cook rice (116F - Hot Holding) stored on oven In the kitchen, as per manager for less than 2 hours.
- During callback inspection observed employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to engage in food preparation.
- Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
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178 NE 8 ST, HOMESTEAD · Dade County
- During callback inspection observed container of salt at cook line no labeled
313 NW 25 STREET, MIAMI · Dade County
- Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Ware wash area: hand washing sink blocked by a rack with soiled dishes and pans.
- Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. front counter: Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm), operator prepared new solution, Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm),
- Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Front counter: observed the establishment frying churros in a oil fryer with a hood, no nozzles for the extinguisher
315 NW 25 ST, MIAMI · Dade County
- Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Table in front of the cookline: to-go (clamshells) stored inverted. Operator flipped the containers during the inspection.
6786 BIRD RD, MIAMI · Dade County
- Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters at the cook line soiled.
3501 NW 42 AVE, MIAMI · Dade County
- Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cold holding: Milk 65°F, cream cheese 62°F, yogurt 61°F, and butter 61°F held for more than 6/hrs inside the reach in cooler. See the stop sale.
- Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose connected to a faucet with a vacuum breaker incorrectly installed.
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: Milk 65°F, cream cheese 62°F, yogurt 61°F, and butter 61°F held for more than 6/hrs inside the reach in cooler located in the first floor. See the stop sale.
- Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee cleaning the outside tables and counters located in the lobby, and then proceeded to handle clean surfaces in the food preparation area located in the first floor without washing the hands due to the fact that the hand sink was removed.
- No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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1011 SW 8 ST, MIAMI · Dade County
- Observed Nonfood-grade bags used to stored lettuce inside reach in cooler.
- Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed container with onion blocking the handwashing sink. Operator removed.
- Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sponge inside handwashing sink located next to office.
- Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed nonfood grade brush in coffee area.
- Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw steak being thawed on top of chest freezer.
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337 NW 25 ST, MIAMI · Dade County
- Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Flip top reach in coolers in front of the cookline.
- Observed reach in cooler gasket by cook line soiled. Observed hood filter soiled at kitchen.
6144 S DIXIE HWY, SOUTH MIAMI · Dade County
- Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at cook line.
1951 NW 7 AVE STE 190, MIAMI · Dade County
- Water leaking from pipe under the three compartment sink and dishwasher. Observed water draining into bus tubs
- Kitchen, larger oven and reach in cooler in the kitchen not working.
9479 S DIXIE HWY , UNIT 307, PINECREST · Dade County
- Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed Clorox wipes on shelf next to dried lime wedges. Operator removed from shelf at time of inspection.
- Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed in walk in cooler peptobismol on rack above salsas. Operator removed from cooler.
- No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at kitchen handsink. Operator replaced during inspection.
- Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed on shelves for soda in closet across restrooms.
- Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in coolers soiled.
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20571 OLD CUTLER RD, CUTLER BAY · Dade County
- Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee removed her cellphone from the preparation table and then engaged in food preparation without washing hands.
- Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed fan cover soiled with dust at the walk in cooler.
- Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed inside the walk in cooler.
- Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an opened employee beverage stored on preparation table. Employee removed it.
- Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed floor tile missing grout at the kitchen area.
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401 BISCAYNE BLVD 1210, MIAMI · Dade County
- Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Coached employee on proper hand washing procedures.
- 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. Aliana Vegas.
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Located near register. Operator stored in sanitizing solution between during inspection.
- Employee drinking in a food preparation or other restricted area. Operator removed during inspection.
- Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container with cook oil stored directly on floor. Operator stored properly during inspection.
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10855 SW 72 ST, MIAMI · Dade County
- Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no mange or certificate for Monica Gamarra.
- 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 no food handler certificate for Fabiana Acuna, Nicholas Chavar hired more than 60 days ago.
- Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled throughout establishment.
17560 NW 27 AVE, MIAMI GARDENS · Dade County
- Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Inside the walk in cooler.
- Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken breast and Alfredo sauce thawing in standing water under prep table.
20505 S DIXIE HWY STE 1245, MIAMI · Dade County
- Observed reach in cooler door gaskets torn at the cook line.
- Observed floor tiles missing grout throughout the kitchen area.
- Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken floor tiles in the kitchen. Akso observed walk in cooler floor damage.
630 W 18 ST UNIT 101, HIALEAH · Dade County
- Still observed, operator removed during inspection.
- Still observed, operator provided.
- Still observed, operator provided.
- 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. Provided and printed to operator during inspection.
- Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 1 employee engaged in food preparation with no hair restraint at kitchen area.
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16610 NE 4 AVE, MIAMI · Dade County
- No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At the front counter.
- Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed Alexandra with no manager certificate.
- Observed front counter and kitchen handwashing sink with no hot water at 84F. After waiting 3 minutes with water running.
- Observed 2 door reach in cooler in disrepair.
- Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Observed 4 propane tanks of 40 lbs in the kitchen.
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1 FLAMINGO LODGE HWY, HOMESTEAD · Dade County
- Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink near ice machine blocked with trash cans.
- Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers stacked together not properly air dried stored at shelves near walk in freezer.
- Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper stored above sauce reaching cooler in the kitchen. Also observed bug zapper stored over black rack with clean utensils.
- Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from pipe under handwash sink near the ice machine in the kitchen.
- Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed some ceiling tiles soiled with dust in the kitchen.
6825 NW 7 AVE, MIAMI · Dade County
- Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Observed raw prep cut chicken on top cut steaks inside reach in cooler at prep area. Coached employee on proper product storage. Employee removed and stored properly.
- Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer soiled with food residue at prep area.
- No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink next to 3 compartment sink. Employee provided paper towels during inspection.
- Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser not labeled at prep area. Employee labeled during inspection.
- No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no hand siao at handwashing sink next to 3 compartment sink. Employee provided during inspection.
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1007 SW 8 ST, MIAMI · Dade County
- Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed lettuce stored inside nonfood graded bag inside reach in cooler.
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked beef cooling in a large pan. Coached the employee to place the beef into smaller containers to cool faster. cooked beef (82F - Cooling) as per operator about an hour ago.
- Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
- Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed cooked beef cooling in a large pan. Coached the employee to place the beef into smaller containers to cool faster.
- Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a bucket inside hand washing sink located next to three compartment sink.
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4890 W 19 CT, HIALEAH · Dade County
- Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed displayed food not completely protected at front counter.
- Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled with food debris pans/trays.
- In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed on top of green mix on reach in cooler at salad station. Operator stored properly.
828 WASHINGTON AVE, MIAMI BEACH · Dade County
- Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed old food residue inside HWS.
- Food stored on floor. Observed oil containers on floor at cook line.
4 GROVE ISLE DR, MIAMI · Dade County
- No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed none available for chlorine and thermal dish machine.
- No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at entrance of kitchen hand sink. Operator placed sign.
866 NE 79 ST, MIAMI · Dade County
- Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
- Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
414 SW 22 AVE, MIAMI · Dade County
- Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. All hose bibs
- No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. By the ice machine Inspector provided signs.