Latest Violations
Florida restaurant inspection violations, sorted by most recent. Grouped by restaurant.
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5885 SW 73 ST UNIT 104, SOUTH MIAMI · Dade County
- Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed bottle of wine chilling in ice bin at bar.
- Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon stored above mushrooms in walk in cooler.
- Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed butane above reach in cooler next to handsink.
- Observed crumbled cheese (51F - Cold Holding); burrata cheese (49F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (51F - Cold Holding); inside reach in cooler next to hand sink.
- Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed linen cloth used as shelf liner for glasses; FCS touching cloth.
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3400 NE 2 AVE, MIAMI · Dade County
- No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
- No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink front counter. Employee provided.
- Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed manager Thomas Johnson not certified as a manager.
- 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.
- Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
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216 PALERMO AVE, CORAL GABLES · Dade County
- Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
- 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.
- Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Nuts are sold on premises. Form provided via email at the end of the inspection.
- Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. At kitchen.
- Single-service articles improperly stored. Stored on floor by storage room.
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40 SW NORTH RIVER DR #301, MIAMI · Dade County
- Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
- Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed wet towels and sponge inside hand wash sink. Manager removed during inspection.
- No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen. Operator provided.
- Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Bar area. Chlorine 00 ppm.
- Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
9531 HARDING AVE, SURFSIDE · Dade County
- Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee engaged in food preparation putting gloves on and not washing hands at front counter. Employee removed gloves and washed hands at the time of inspection.
- No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no probe thermometer provided at the time of inspection.
- 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. Observed no proof of training for Ariel N., Alex L. and Jesus G. As per operator hired over 2 month ago.
- Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with cut marks on top of reach in cooler next to three compartment sink at kitchen area.
- Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled next to three compartment sink at front counter.
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400 SW 107 AVE STE 137, MIAMI · Dade County
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in display case beef empanadas (49F - Cold Holding); spinach pastries (49F - Cold Holding) Operator placed inside cooler.
- Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed hand sink missing at storage area by door to front counter.
- No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed for pastry items on case above display cooler, front area. Spinach, beef, chicken, samosas, empanadas, using 4 hours no written procedures available, emailed form to operator, operator printed and filled form.
- No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No signs on hand wash sinks.
- In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop inside coffee handle touching food. Operator stored properly.
1675 W 49 ST, HIALEAH · Dade County
- Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
- No copy of latest inspection report available.
9351 NW S RIVER DR, MEDLEY · Dade County
- Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee placed gloves without washing hands first.
- No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handsink located next to steam table.
- No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at handsink located next to steam table.
- Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
- No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer at reach in coolers throughout establishment.
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24727 S DIXIE HWY, HOMESTEAD · Dade County
- Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants expo since October 1, 2026.
6912 NW 46 ST, MIAMI · Dade County
- Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
- Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
866 NE 79 ST, MIAMI · Dade County
- Operating with an expired DBPR license, license not displayed, license decals missing on mobile units, or operating without a license.
- Operating with an expired DBPR license, license not displayed, license decals missing on mobile units, or operating without a license.
7001 NW 84 AVE, MIAMI · Dade County
- Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filter soiled Observed gasket soiled at reach in cooler.
- Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
2122 NW 7 AVE, MIAMI · Dade County
- Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
2225 W 76 ST, HIALEAH · Dade County
- Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 10-01-2026.
- No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink. Manager provided during inspection.
- Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed top of the oven soiled with grease.
- Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooled soiled with food debris. Manager cleaned during inspection.
13920 SW 139 CT, MIAMI · Dade County
- Mobile food dispensing vehicle obtaining water from an unapproved source. Observed establishment operating with well water without proper documentation of testing. Operator must dump water and receive water from commissary.
- Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed establishment operating with chlorine without proper test strip.
- 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. Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event. Was sent to operator via email.
- Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. As per operator, observed establishment operating with well water without proper documentation of testing.
- No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Did not observe in establishment during time of inspection. Poster was provided via email during time of inspection.
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7321 MIAMI LAKES DR, MIAMI LAKES · Dade County
- No soap provided at handwash sink.
- No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
- No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
- No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
90154 OVERSEAS HWY, TAVERNIER · Monroe County
- Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
- Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Strainer in handwashing sink
- Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
- In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.
- Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. In the New prep area ceiling is not installed.
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92661 OVERSEAS HWY 1, TAVERNIER · Monroe County
- Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot dogs 46F in lift lid unit. Hot dogs were put into walk-in cooler to rapid cool
- Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
- 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.
- Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. The can opener blade is soiled
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101429 OVERSEAS HWY STE 104, KEY LARGO · Monroe County
- Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed burn cream stored next to milk cans on dry storage shelf. Operator removed.
- Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
- Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over sauces inside walk in cooler. Operas started to rearranged.
- 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.
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
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102970 OVERSEAS HWY, KEY LARGO · Monroe County
- Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee engaging in food prep with broken gloves. Employee took off gloves.
- Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on 10/01/26.
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk (52F - Cold Holding); as per operator for less than 4 hrs. Operator placed products inside freezer for rapid cooling.
- Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicharron inside reach in cooler without date mark. As per operator for more than day
- Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degreaser in spray bottle not label at washing area. Operator labeled.
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1100 N OCEAN DR, HOLLYWOOD · Broward County
- Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. In walk in cooler, items date marked 9/1. Operator stated items prepared yesterday and mistakenly miss date marked. Operator re labeled items to correct date.
- 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. Emailed poster to operator. Operator printed and posted poster.
- Establishment charging operational charges without properly disclosing the information on the menu/web/app and the bill/receipt. Menu states 18%garrulity with party of five or more. Font is smaller than print on menu. Discussed with operator to make font same size or larger than menu font.
- 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. expired 5/2026 Manager supplied current food handler training
2500 E ATLANTIC BLVD, POMPANO BEACH · Broward County
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In low drawers on cook line, Raw Salmon (52F - Cold Holding). Per operator, foods not prepared or portioned today. Food held in walk in cooler and moved to cooler on cook line and held for approximately 2 hours. Ice was placed in food to quick chill.
- Live, small flying insects found. 1 live flying insect observed in prep room , near to smoker. Live flying insect disappeared from prep room after a few seconds.
2321 N SR 7, HOLLYWOOD · Broward County
- Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Open bag of raw chicken in top of sauce bucket in walk in cooler. Employee moved bag onto of raw chicken cases.
- Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washed and rinsed bowls and immediately placed on shelf without conducting sanitizing step. Stopped employee and had him set up dish machine to redo bowls and sanitize.
- 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. Employee washed, rinsed, and loaded items into dish machine and failed to wash hands before removing items. Discussed with manager to translate to employee proper procedures for handwashing and employee washed hands going forward.
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In right fliptop upper area, raw lobster tails (40-54F - Cold Holding). Observed lobster over stacked in container above chill line. Per employee not prepared or portioned today and up in unit approximately 1 hour. Employee removed over stacked portion and placed in lower cooler to rechill.
- 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. Portioned gumbo in left fliptop lower cooler has no date marking when removed from freezer.
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205 JOHNSON ST, HOLLYWOOD · Broward County
- Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In prep area by glass reach in coolers, raw steak and chicken tenders stored in same container. Operator removed chicken and put on different cooler.
- Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Tags not held in order. Tags posted on wall when finished. Discussed with operator to put tags in month order to keep track more efficiently.n
- Clam tags not marked with last date served. Discussed with operator to put date of last used on tag when finished.
- No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator can not locate chlorine test for dishwasher and three compartment sink.
900 SR 84, FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County
- TCS food held above 41°F when cold-held, below 135°F when hot-held, or not cooled within required timeframes. The most-cited High Priority category in our current scraped dataset.
- Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food, food stored on the floor, food stored uncovered, and improper storage by minimum cooking temperature.
- Employee personal beverage container in food prep area; employees handling food or clean equipment without washing hands first or after touching soiled surfaces.
- Employee personal beverage container in food prep area; employees handling food or clean equipment without washing hands first or after touching soiled surfaces.
- Employee personal beverage container in food prep area; employees handling food or clean equipment without washing hands first or after touching soiled surfaces.
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712 N SR 7, HOLLYWOOD · Broward County
- Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In Falcon upright reach in cooler, raw breaded steak over peeled plantains. Manager moved steak to lowboy cooler with other raw foods.
- Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee exited back door of building and returned to kitchen and continued to assist with food preparation without washing hands and changing gloves first. Reviewed proper procedures and employee washed hands and changed glove.
- Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In reach in coolers by cook line, tamales, roasted pork, and cooked chicken all missing date marks. Per manager all prepared 2-3 days ago. Reviewed proper date marking requirements with manager.
- Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Clam tag (new menu item) not date marked when finished. Reviewed proper date marking and retention time with manager for going forward.
- In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. aKnives between fliptop and prep table. Employee removed knives.
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