Latest Violations
Florida restaurant inspection violations, sorted by most recent. Grouped by restaurant.
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PAPA JOHN'S #643
3416 CLARK RD, SARASOTA · Sarasota County
Aug 12, 2026
4 1
- Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water.Observed low water pressure at bathroom hand wash sink.
- 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 Devon Ziegler working over 4 months without any training certificate.
- 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.Printed copies and both employees signed during inspection.
- 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. Gave manager bulletin.
- 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 handles touching food at pizza station cut tomatoes, chicken, and ham containers in reach in cooler top. Employee corrected.
LITTLE SAIGON BISTRO VIETNAMESE CUISINE
2725 BENEVA RD, SARASOTA · Sarasota County
Aug 12, 2026
1 3 3
- Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef removed from the commercial packaging stored over ready to eat peanuts sauce in the stand up reach in freezer in the front counter area. Operator placed the beef below the peanut sauce.
- No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
- Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade soiled.
- Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Several Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid not labeled. Operator label the bottles.
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Several damp wet wiping cloths in the kitchen not stored in a sanitizer solution. Manager placed the cloths in a sanitizer solution.
- +2 more violations →
KACEY'S SEAFOOD & MORE
4904 FRUITVILLE RD, SARASOTA · Sarasota County
Aug 12, 2026
4
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shrimp (57F - Cold Holding); Fish (54F - Cold Holding) Stored stacked above the pan fill line in the top section of the reach in cooler on the cook line. Employee stated the items had been stored in the reach in cooler for approximately 1 hour. Employee removed half of the content of the pans and placed it in the bottom section of the reach in cooler.
- Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee handled raw shrimp then changed their gloves and handled clean equipment without washing their hands. Employee removed the equipment to be sanitized, washed their hands and put on new gloves.
- Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Containers of dish machine soap and rinse aid stored next to bag in box soda in the back kitchen area. Employee removed the soap and rinse aid.
- Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Server handled dirty dishes then clean equipment without washing their hands, Employee removed the equipment to be sanitized and washed thier hands.
DER DUTCHMAN RESTAURANT
3713 BAHIA VISTA ST, SARASOTA · Sarasota County
Aug 12, 2026
2 1 3
- Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid stored next to clean cups in the expo area. Manager removed the bottle.
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pooled eggs (70F - Cold Holding) stored at room temperature on the cook line. Manager stated the eggs were stored at room temperature for approximately 2 hours. Manager voluntarily discarded the pooled eggs.
- Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Several spray bottles containing cleaning fluid not labeled. Manager labeled all the bottles.
- Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. 3 hood filters missing on the exhaust hood in the cook line area.
- Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth sanitizer reading 00ppm quaternary. Manager replaced all the sanitizer in the buckets new reading 300ppm quaternary.
- +1 more violations →
CHINA KING
45 N INDIANA AVE, ENGLEWOOD · Sarasota County
Aug 12, 2026
3 1
- Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink. Operator moved shrimp has test kit for quaternary sanitizer but is using chlorine sanitizer.
- 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. Operator had blank copy of form posted but no signed copies. Informed operator they must print and sign more copies.
- Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cut and marinated beef and chicken, dumplings, and cooked pork in walk-in cooler and reach-in freezer Employee stated the above items had been prepare onsite more than 24 hours prior.
- Food stored on floor. Observed tub of shrimp in walk-in cooler stored on floor below shelves. Operator moved shrimp to shelf.
THE HUB BAJA GRILL
5148 OCEAN BLVD, SARASOTA · Sarasota County
Aug 12, 2026
1 2 1
- Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Observed raw fish over cut peppers and onions in pull out drawer on Hub kitchen line and Scallops over cooked rice in Cottage side. Manager/Operator relocated food to prevent cross contamination.
- No soap provided at handwash sink.Observed no soap at hand sink next to dishmachine in central kitchen.
- Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed blocked hand sink next to dishmachine in central kitchen.
- Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.Observed outside of Cottage cook line and in Cottage closet unsecured co2 tanks.
YUMMIES DONUTS AND BBQ
2001 TAMIAMI TRL S, VENICE · Sarasota County
Aug 12, 2026
1 1 2
- Establishment is still currently operating without a license and has the remainder of the original 60 days from Inspection on August 11, 2026 to submit a license application.
- 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 paint in working areas of kitchen floor has worn off and is no longer sealed.
- Observed large section of missing tile by doorway from main kitchen area to fryer and dishwasher areas
WICKED CANTINA
1603 NO TAMIAMI TRAIL, SARASOTA · Sarasota County
Aug 12, 2026
4 1
- Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee handled raw beef then changed their gloves and handled clean utensils without washing their hands. Employee removed the equipment to be sanitized, washed their hands and put on new gloves.
- Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles of stainless steel cleaner stored next to Togo containers in the wait station area. Manager removed the stainless steel cleaner.
- Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken (67F - Cold Holding); Shrimp (68F - Cold Holding); Egg wash (68F - Cold Holding) were the only items stored in a small top load cooler unit on the cook line. Manager stated the items were stored in the cooler for approximately 2 hours. Manager voluntarily discarded the items.
- Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of the ice machine in the wait station area soiled.
BOCCA LUPO COAL FIRED PIZZA
12105 MERCADO DR, VENICE · Sarasota County
Aug 12, 2026
1 3
- Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards at dessert station and pizza station soiled.
- Ice buildup in walk-in freezer door.
- Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat from last inspection 6-10-26
- Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at dessert station and pizza station. Repeat from last inspection 6-10-26
ISLA BONITA
862-864 E 41 ST, HIALEAH · Dade County
Aug 11, 2026
1 7
- Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw cut chicken on top raw cut pork inside reach in cooler at cook line. Manager removed and stored properly.
- Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- Food stored on floor. Observed bag of white onions being stored on the floor at dry storage area. Manager removed and stored properly.
- Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven interior soiled with grease.
- Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler coiled with food debris at cook line. Manager cleaned during inspection.
- +3 more violations →
IHOP
7376 BIRD RD, MIAMI · Dade County
Aug 11, 2026
1 6
- 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.
- Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in freezer door hinges in disrepair.
- Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed two microwaves in kitchen cook line area with soiled door handles.
- Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler located across the cook line with soiled gaskets.
- Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor near kitchen area soiled with food debris.
- +2 more violations →
MCDONALDS #6589
2200 NW 36 ST, MIAMI · Dade County
Aug 11, 2026
3
- Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed garbage on ground around dumpster area.
- Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled.
- Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guards in walk in cooler soiled with dust debris.
MUNCHIES CAFE
16504 NW 49 AVE, MIAMI LAKES · Dade County
Aug 11, 2026
1 2 6
- Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.
- No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary test kit.
- 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. Employees name Niurka with one month of being hired. Emailed form to operator.
- Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cracked plastic lids and cracked plastic containers inside reach in cooler. Operator discarded it.
- Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Operator removed it.
- +4 more violations →
NARUTO 88 BISTRO
18514 NW 67 AVE #3304, MIAMI · Dade County
Aug 11, 2026
1
- Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food, operator removed it.
MUFFIN TIN THE
12655 S DIXIE HWY, MIAMI · Dade County
Aug 11, 2026
4 3 8
- Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1 4lb can dented of Tuna, Ruby.
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line: pooled eggs (44F - Cold Holding). As per operator, 1 hour, operator added more ice.
- Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed cleaner on top of oven. Operator removed.
- Chlorine sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. Observed sanitizer at waiter station 200 + ppm. Operator added water to dilute; final reading 100 ppm.
- Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry dish rack.
- +10 more violations →
POP'S PIZZA & SUBS
4865 NW 37 AVE, MIAMI · Dade County
Aug 11, 2026
1 2 5
- Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef stored over case of limes in reach in cooler.
- Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer near chest pizza oven soiled with old food debris.
- Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed food handlers training is expired for the following employees: Modesto Falcon and Jairo Alvarado.
- Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of chest freezer near pizza oven.
- Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles over bar area and dining area showing water damage.
- +3 more violations →
SARUSSI'S CAFE
9836 SW 40 STREET, MD MIAMI · Dade County
Aug 11, 2026
5 4 7
- Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed rice and beans (81F - Hot Holding) on a pan rack near back storage area. As per operator, item was placed there since 10AM. Operator discarded.
- In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed kitchen tongs stored in unclean water at 149F at the flat top grill.
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed diced tomatoes (64F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (49F - Cold Holding); ham sandwiches (60F - Cold Holding) at the reach in cooler and pan rack near cook line. As per operator, items have been there for about an hour. Operator placed inside walk in cooler to rapid cooling.
- Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed white rice (96F - Hot Holding); rice and beans (81F - Hot Holding) located across the cook line. As per cook, the products were placed there about two hours ago. Operator went to reheat products to correct parameters.
- Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed rice and beans (81F - Hot Holding) on a pan rack near back storage area. As per operator, item was placed there since 10AM. Operator discarded.
- +11 more violations →
POLLO TROPICAL # 4
8700 BIRD ROAD, MIAMI · Dade County
Aug 11, 2026
4
- Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles located in kitchen area soiled.
- Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls located in dry storage area where canned goods are stored soiled.
- Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding at the three compartment sink and hand wash sink near entrance to kitchen broken.
- Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed brown cutting board located on back cook line area with cut marks and no longer cleanable.
CHIFA DU KANG CHINESE RESTAURANT
9899 SW 40 ST STE-A, MIAMI · Dade County
Aug 11, 2026
7 2 15
- Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed garlic in oil (94F - Hot Holding) at the cook line.
- Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shelled eggs store next to unwashed onions inside all in cooler.
- Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed can of WD-40 stored next to clean pots and utensils in dry rack area. Operator removed.
- Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed cooked chicken (84F - Cooling) inside walk in cooler. As per operator, product has been cooling since 12PM. Operator discarded.
- Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored above cooked chicken inside walk in cooler.
- +19 more violations →
ESSENSIA
3025 COLLINS AVE, MIAMI BEACH · Dade County
Aug 11, 2026
1 3 10
- Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Observed spinach and ham quiche, bread and toppings for oatmeal . Chef covered the food.
- Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink for omelette station not accessible all the time. Operator placed a stopper underneath the door to keep the door open during breakfast hours.
- Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener was soiled. Employee cleaned it up.
- No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Missing chlorine test kit to check sanitizer.
- Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen bacon thawing at room temperature. Employee placed it under cold running water.
- +9 more violations →
POOL BAR
3025 COLLINS AVE, MIAMI BEACH · Dade County
Aug 11, 2026
1 2
- No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Missing chlorine test kit.
- Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed unwrapped straws at the counter where any guest can touch them. Employee moved them to behind the counter.
- In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop on the top of the ice bin at the open bar. Employee moved the ice scoop immediately.
EMPLOYEE'S CAFETERIA
3025 COLLINS AVE, MIAMI BEACH · Dade County
Aug 11, 2026
1 4
- No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Missing chlorine test kit.
- Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed cO2 tank is not secured.
- Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed insect catching device above coffee station.
- Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeezed bottle with food item not identified by the common name ( oil )
- Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice chute soiled.
THAI HOUSE SOUTH BEACH
1137 WASHINGTON AVE, MIAMI BEACH · Dade County
Aug 11, 2026
1 5
- Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed at walk in cooler raw whole fish stored over unwashed tomatoes.
- Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket at reach in cooler at Cook line torn.
- Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed White cutting board at Cook line across from a wok station with the marks and not easily clean.
- Food stored on floor. Observed at walk in cooler pork ribs, peanut sauce, curry sauce stored on the floor.
- No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at handwashing sink at warewashing area.
- +1 more violations →
CHECKERS #5269
236 NE 8 ST, HOMESTEAD · Dade County
Aug 11, 2026
1 6
- During callback inspection observed food employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to make sandwiches, and packing French fries. Coach manager and manager coach employee.
- Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in the kitchen.
- Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with heavy grease.
- Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water draining onto floor from ice machine.
- Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in the kitchen.
- +2 more violations →
ERNESTO'S TACO SHOP
20095 SOUTH DIXIE HIGHWAY, MIAMI · Dade County
Aug 11, 2026
1 1
- Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed at shelves at the walk in cooler.
- As per manager technician fixed the walk in cooler this morning around 11:00 AM.
LOS CATRACHOS
755 W FLAGLER ST, MIAMI · Dade County
Aug 11, 2026
2 2 10
- Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed at three compartment sink.
- Observed one small flying insect flying in the air near the exit door trash receptacle. The operator removed the receptacle from the area, and the insect exited the facility.
- Observed No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located inside women bathroom.
- Observed ground beef and cooked chicken Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked located at reach in cooler next to three compartment sink.
- Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle inside cooked ground beef at reach in cooler.
- +9 more violations →
SUBWAY
1051 NW 14 ST #130, MIAMI · Dade County
Aug 11, 2026
2
- Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. The hand washing sink by the three compartment sink leaking. As per operator, the pipe has been removed for repair.
- Light not functioning. Walk in freezer. As per operator, awaiting repair, bulb was replaced.
TIEMPO MIAMI LLC
1051 NW 14 ST STE 121, MIAMI · Dade County
Aug 11, 2026
1 4 3
- Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Front stand up reach in freezer: raw chicken stored in direct contact inside Thank you bags. Discussed with the operator the proper method. Operator instructed an employee to remove the raw frozen chicken from the bags during the inspection.
- Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Establishment offers hamburgers and steaks to the customer preference. Discussed with the operator, operator highlighted all food items that can be ordered raw or undercooked foods.
- No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Back area, in front of the three compartment sink. Observed the operator place a roll of paper towels inside the holder.
- Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Establishment offers hamburgers and steaks to the customer preference. Inspector provided the signs in English and Spanish. Operator printed and displayed by the front counter. Operator/order takers will also inform the customer of eating raw or undercooked foods when placing the orders.
- Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on the prep table in front of the cookline soiled with food debris.
- +3 more violations →
RESTAURANT EL TROVADOR
1528 -1530 NE 8 ST, 1532, HOMESTEAD · Dade County
Aug 11, 2026
1 5
- Observed pork and cheese mix (52F - Cold Holding); refried beans and cheese pupusa mix (51F - Cold Holding), as per employee prepared the day before. Observed raw chicken (30F - Cold Holding); raw steak (33F - Cold Holding); queso fresco (43F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler by prep area near three compartment sink kitchen.
- Single-service articles stored in toilet room/locker room/garbage room/mechanical room. Observed a box of SS cups stored at bathroom. Bathroom in disrepair. Bathroom closed for public used as a storage.
- Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at both exits back doors by dry storage near bathroom and kitchen exit door.
- Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents soiled and dusty throughout all kitchen and prep area.
- Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a box of SS cups stored at bathroom floor.
- +1 more violations →
