Latest Violations
Florida restaurant inspection violations, sorted by most recent. Grouped by restaurant.
All data sourced from the Florida DBPR. The InspectFL Health Score is our own calculation — not an official government rating. Visit our food safety page to learn how violations affect your health, or view the official inspection report at myfloridalicense.com.
5501 NE 2 AVE, MIAMI · Dade County
- Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
- Intermediate - 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 employees Jonathan, Blutte, and Edward hired less than 60 days.
- Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for chlorine.
- Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. At back bar.
- Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor near ice machines.
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1620 SW 8 ST, MIAMI · Dade County
- Intermediate - 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 establishment added a pizza area in the additional dining area with a pizza oven, prep table, pizza reach in cooler with toppings, 1 stand up reach in cooler, 1 reach in cooler (salad station), 1 handwashing sink and a chest reach in freezer. Discussed with the operator and provided the operator with the plan review referral.
- Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Most cutting boards
4070 W 12 AVE, HIALEAH · Dade County
- High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at prep area . **Repeat Violation**
- High Priority - Operator unable to verify source of shellstock. See stop sale. Observed shell tags not available, not on product, no receipts.
- High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Observed clams no tags.
- High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish stored over a container with cooked beef. Operator stored raw fish container on shelf under cooked beef. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed by bread press garlic and oil mixture (55F - Cold Holding), out for 35 minutes, operator placed garlic and oil mix inside walk in cooler for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
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18683 S DIXIE HWY, CUTLER BAY · Dade County
- High Priority - 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 watch and failed to wash hands.
- Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed surface rust of shelf across the 3 compartment sink.
- Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. Employee took it to the 3 compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
- Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the hand wash sink by the 3 compartment sink.
- Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
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12823 SW 42 ST, MIAMI · Dade County
- High Priority - Food stored in a container that previously held a toxic substance. See stop sale. Observed raw chicken in three compartment sink stored in sanitizer solution. Manager was requested and made discard the item. **Corrective Action Taken**
- High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. **Repeat Violation**
- Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. **Repeat Violation**
- Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
- Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
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19999 W COUNTRY CLUB DR, AVENTURA · Dade County
- High Priority - Observed Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for containers of cut vegetables. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Observed oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Chef put tags in order. **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed to operator to post. **Corrective Action Taken**
- Basic - Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled food debris.
19999 W COUNTRY CLUB DR, AVENTURA · Dade County
- High Priority - Observed Employee plating and touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands. Advised manager and he coached employee and discarded food. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. **Corrective Action Taken**
- Intermediate - Handwash sink used as a dump sink and to fill pitchers of water. Advised manager that sinks cannot be used for purposes other than handwashing.
- Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
- Basic - Ice buildup in table top reach-in freezer.
- Basic - Observed cases of soda bag stored on floor in bar area. Her moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
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197 NE 78 ST, MIAMI · Dade County
- High Priority - 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 inside walk on cooler Snapper (48F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (53F - Cold Holding); whole fish (48F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (52F - Cold Holding). As per operator since the day before. **Warning**
- High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed inside walk on cooler Snapper (48F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (53F - Cold Holding); whole fish (48F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (52F - Cold Holding). As per operator since the day before. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed root veggie (name) (86F - Hot Holding) on shelve over stove. As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Operator placed on water to boil for reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- Intermediate - 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 employee training expired for Silfida and Hevenia on 9/2023 **Warning**
- Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed hole on floor inside walk in cooler. **Warning**
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14744 SW 56 ST, MIAMI · Dade County
- High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked sweet potato (53F - Cooling) in the prep cooler. Per operator item was cooked this morning at 6am, still has not reached 41°F at 6 hour mark, temperature taken at 12:07pm. . A stop sale was issued. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked sweet potato (53F - Cooling) in the prep cooler. Per operator item was cooked this morning at 6am, still has not reached 41°F at 6 hour mark, temperature taken at 12:07pm. Operator discarded. Also observed deep fried chicharron (120F - Hot Holding)in the hot holding in front counter, per operator it was placed in hot holding unit around 6am. Also observed butter (80F - left on counter for panini press since 6am). **Warning**
- High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed deep fried chicharron (120F - Hot Holding), per operator placed there in hot holding unit around 6am. As stop sale was issued. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date with no 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked chicharron cooked on Saturday (per operator) with no 7 day label. Employee placed label. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed unable to answer the correct temperature for calibration of thermometer. Procedures was explained. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
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9485 HARDING AVENUE, SURFSIDE · Dade County
- High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live roaches on crawling on the floor in restroom near back storage area, observed 2 live roaches crawling under coffee machine at front counter inside the kitchen area, observed 1 live roach crawling on hand wash sink at front counter inside the kitchen. **Warning**
- Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
- Intermediate - 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 any training for all staff. **Warning**
- Intermediate - 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 4 employees engaged in food preparation with no certified manager present. **Warning**
- Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on on the floor in front of restroom near dry storage area, 2 dead roaches on the floor in restroom behind garbage can. **Warning**
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15110 SW 56 ST, MIAMI · Dade County
- Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled at cook line. Manager sent can opener to washing station. **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed soap missing at hand sink by ice machine/ Three compartment sink. Manager requested soap. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed som food trays store on floor underneath three compartment sink at main kitchen. Manager replaced trays . **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
- Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at cook line. Floor needs grout in some area of kitchen.
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13804 SW 56 ST, MIAMI · Dade County
- High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing four, one for hose bib and 3 for other hose bib that has a three splitter connection.
- Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled spray noise at prep sink.
- Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed female employee in front area prepping coffee with no hair restraint. Also observed chef in kitchen with no hair restraint conducting food preparation and handling.
- Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at beverage station in front area and handwash sink in the kitchen next to 3CS. Also observed no sign in the male and female bathrooms. **Repeat Violation**
- Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
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3500 COLLINS AVE, MIAMI BEACH · Dade County
- Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with old food debris.
- Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of white chest freezer near walk-in cooler.
- Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clear containers wet nesting in storage area.
- Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old label stuck on clean container on shelf in storage room.
19999 W COUNTRY CLUB DR, AVENTURA · Dade County
- High Priority - Observed Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination.
- Intermediate - Observed Handwash sink in bar area not easily accessible for employee due to bar counter and POS system blocking.
- Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
1192 W 49 ST, HIALEAH · Dade County
- High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed dented can fruit cocktail. **Repeat Violation**
- High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw hamburger patties stored over chicken empanadas, inside walk in cooler. Operator placed hamburger patties in a bottom shelf under empanadas. **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line pork sausage links (99F - Hot Holding), operator discarded sausage links. **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed at coffee station non food grade brush used. **Repeat Violation**
- Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink used as dump sink. **Repeat Violation**
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5 S FLAGLER AVE, HOMESTEAD · Dade County
- High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine dish machine at 0ppm. Operator called service technician during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
- High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked rice (114F - Hot Holding) as per operator, for approximately 30 minutes. Employee took rice to reheat to 165F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
- High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 2 packages of thawed raw wahoo inside ROP at 2 door unit across from cook line. **Warning**
- High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked shrimp (49F - Cold Holding) at preparation cooler at sushi area. As per employee, since the previous day. **Warning**
- High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed Raw scallops stored over wrapped pound cake at reach in freezer. Observed Raw egg over sauce at reach in cooler in the kitchen. Coach operator. **Warning**
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9488 - 9490 HARDING AVENUE, SURFSIDE · Dade County
- High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon over container of tuna salad in double door reach in cooler.
- Intermediate - 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 certificates expired for the following employees: Anaelle Labi, Mickael Labi and Carmen Mendez Vilchez. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in dining room and back storage room showing water damage. **Repeat Violation**
- Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed hand wash sinks at front counter missing hand wash signs. **Repeat Violation**
- Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven at front counter soiled with old food debris.
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16229 SW 88 ST, MIAMI · Dade County
- High Priority - Employee coughed, sneezed, used a handkerchief or disposable tissue then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed male employee coughing and immediately touching clean utensils at the cook line.
- High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizing solution stored next to single service articles.
- High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 40 rodent droppings inside an empty walk in cooler used as single services items storage inside kitchen area. Observed approximately 15 rodent droppings behind water heater in back storage area. Observed approximately 8 rodent droppings on dry storage shelf in back dry storage area.
- High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked noodles inside walk in cooler.
- High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed approximately 30 roach droppings on top of a plastic container inside the empty walk in cooler.
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4292 SW 152 AVE, MIAMI · Dade County
- High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
- Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed paper towels missing at coffee station.
- Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled.
- Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away.
- Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
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16219 SW 88 ST, MIAMI · Dade County
- Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duck tape to repair a hole in the wall of the bathroom. **Warning**
- Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Observed a hole in the wall inside bathroom. **Warning**
- Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Warning**
- Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves with accumulation of debris inside walk in cooler. **Warning**
10775 NW 41 ST UNIT 5, DORAL · Dade County
- Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed in handwashing sink at cook love a soiled spoon. Chef removed item. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade at pet table, soiled with food to bring chef cleaned, can opener blade during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed establishment missing high temp thermometer for dishwasher. **Warning**
- Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed mushroom sauce in reach in cooler at cook line missing production date, as per chef made the day prior. **Warning**
- Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven handle at cook line. Tongs removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- +2 more violations →
1700 JAMES ST, MIAMI BEACH · Dade County
- High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef over asparagus in the upright refrigerator. The chef moved the asparagus to the top shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Repeat Violation**
- Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed carpaccio de carne on the menu not identified as raw. As per the chef it is severe raw. The chef printed new menus. **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
- Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed a knife between the wall and sink by the kitchen entrance. The cook removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- +2 more violations →
3500 NW 87 AVE, DORAL · Dade County
- High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation**
- Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands at dump sink bar area.
- Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink bar area.
- Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed several cooling all throughout kitchen prep areas and ware washing.
- Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed some auxiliary cutting boards with marks not longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
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18533 S. DIXIE HWY, MIAMI · Dade County
- High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 3 salmons inside ROP inside the reach in cooler no longer frozen. Stop sale was issued. **Repeat Violation**
- High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk at 104 F at the coffee station . As per employee less than 1 hour. Employee placed milk inside the reach in cooler.**Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation**
- High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above empanadas in the reach in cooler. Manager placed eggs at the bottom. **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed a hose connected at the time of the inspection by the walk in cooler entrance. **Repeat Violation**
- Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed an opened water bottle stored inside a reach in cooler. A anger discarded it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
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360 SAN LORENZO AVE STE# 1500, CORAL GABLES · Dade County
- High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed at sushi station reach in cooler wiping cloth covering premade sushi rolls. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed package of salmon filet and box of calamari on storage rack thawing at room temperature. Operator removed and placed into running water. **Corrective Action Taken**
- Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at oven door handle. **Repeat Violation**
- Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed throughout. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at dish washing area hand sink.
- +4 more violations →
295 NW 82 AVE, MIAMI · Dade County
- High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Warning**
- High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (53F - Cold Holding); cooked goat (57F - Cold Holding); cooked lentils (56F - Cold Holding); cooked onions (51F - Cold Holding); cooked onions with spinach (56F - Cold Holding), stored in walk in cooler. As per employee food was prepared the prior day. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
- High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. 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 five raw fish fillets from a commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged product bearing instructions to remain frozen until use; the product was no longer frozen and had not been removed from the reduced-oxygen packaging. **Warning**
- Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled. **Warning**
- Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed raw shrimp thawing in a handwashing sink located near the walk in cooler. During the inspection, the employee promptly removed the items. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
- +9 more violations →
2500 PONCE DE LEON BLVD, CORAL GABLES · Dade County
- High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Most kitchens employees.
- Intermediate - 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.
- Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
- Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
- Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
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24420 S DIXIE HWY, PRINCETON · Dade County
- Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed under fryer.
- Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt container not identified with common name by 3 compartment sink.