Latest Violations
Florida restaurant inspection violations, sorted by most recent. Grouped by restaurant.
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IASIA RESTAURANT
17399 TAMIAMI TRAIL, NORTH PORT · Sarasota County
Apr 3, 2026
4 3 4
- Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed.Observed the chlorine wiping cloth solution exceeding 200ppm. The operator diluted the solution to 100ppm.
- Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food for customers with an expired license. Observed the operating license expired 12/1/2025.
- Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw shrimp in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw chicken.
- Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed an employee wash utensils in the three compartment sink without using sanitizer. The employee wash utensils directed to re-wash the utensils.
- No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written plan for sushi rice held under time as public health control. The operator was emailed a written plan.
- +6 more violations →
VAN WEZEL PERFORMING ARTS HALL
777 N TAMIAMI TRL, SARASOTA · Sarasota County
Apr 3, 2026
1 1 1
- Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth sanitizer reading +200ppm chlorine. Employee replaced the sanitizer, new reading 100ppm chlorine.
- Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Employee removed the can opener to be cleaned and sanitized.
- No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at the hand wash sink next to the cook line.
HAMPTON INN & SUITES
5664 TUSCOLA BLVD, NORTH PORT · Sarasota County
Apr 3, 2026
1
- No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written plan for cooked eggs, waffle batter, yogurt, milk, butter, coffee creamer, and cream cheese held under time as public health control. The operator was emailed a written plan.
AL FORNO DE LIBANO
83 N CATTLEMEN RD, SARASOTA · Sarasota County
Apr 3, 2026
1
- Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee without a hair restraint.
DON LUIGI
1272 N PALM AVE, SARASOTA · Sarasota County
Apr 3, 2026
2 2 1
- Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged mahi and cod bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Owner discarded the items.
- Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee began working and handled clean equipment without washing their hands. Employee removed the equipment to be sanitized and washed their hands.
- 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/ CFM expired Luigi Di Lorio 2/11/21 National Registry of Food Safety Professionals. Luigi was the only CFM for the establishment.
- No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips for the dishwasher and sanitizer buckets.
- Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged mahi and cod bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Owner discarded the items.
PUERTO RICAN SPICE
12765 TAMIAMI TRL S, NORTH PORT · Sarasota County
Apr 3, 2026
1 1 1
- Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork stored over containers of plantains in the reach in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw pork.
- Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Observed thawed chicken stored in the reach in cooler on the cook line with date marks exceeding 7 days. The operator stated the chicken was removed from the freezer the day prior to inspection.
- Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Observed an in-use mortar and pestle. Operator was unable to identify the type of wood.
ANA MARIA OYSTER BAR / PATRICKS 1481
6000 AIRPORT CIR, SARASOATA · Sarasota County
Apr 3, 2026
1
- Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed grease on the floor behind the oven on the cook line.
MATTISON'S CITY GRILLE 0037
6024 AIRPORT CIR SPACE B-FB6, SARASOTA · Sarasota County
Apr 3, 2026
3
- Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a black mold like substance on the ice drop tray inside the ice machine. Operator cleaned out machine and tray.
- Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed the waste line missing on the soda gun at the bar. Operator replaced the line.
- Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a hole in the wall under the handwashing sink in the back kitchen.
MY TRUCKING TACOS
14525 TAMIAMI TRL, NORTH PORT · Sarasota County
Apr 3, 2026
1 3 3
- Live, small flying insects found. Observed 5 flies landing on soiled equipment at the three compartment sink.
- No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed maximum water temperature of 77F.
- Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the handwashing sink blocked by multiple pieces of equipment. Both inside of the hand sink and the front of the hand sink.
- No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit.
- Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
- +2 more violations →
CASA DE URUGUAY BISTRO
13648 TAMIAMI TRL, NORTH PORT · Sarasota County
Apr 3, 2026
3
- Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic measuring cup with no handle used as a scoop for uncooked rice. The operator removed the plastic cup.
- Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. The operator properly stored the sanitizer bucket.
- Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed plastic bottled water not stored 6 inches off the floor. The operator properly stored the bottled water.
SALVATORE PIZZA AND PASTA, INC
1550 W 84 ST STE 1, HIALEAH · Dade County
Apr 2, 2026
2 3 5
- Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Located sanitizer bucket on preparation table. Operator removed it.
- Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee getting in the cook line and touched cheese placed on top of the pizza, with not hand washing. Instructed operator regarding hand washing procedure.
- No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test kit.
- Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice cube on hand sink located on the back area.
- No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed form to operator.
- +5 more violations →
TIEN HUNG CHINESE RESTAURANT
15154 NE 6 AVE, NORTH MIAMI BEACH · Dade County
Apr 2, 2026
3 6
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken wings (55F - Cold Holding) on prep table across from cook line.
- Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp and raw beef stored over cooked chicken and cut bok choy inside reach in cooler near kitchen entrance across from cook line. Observed raw chicken wings stored over cooked noodles inside walk in cooler.
- Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottles of rubbing alcohol stored on top of white chest freezer at front counter.
- Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled near white chest freezer near cook line.
- Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler shelves soiled at reach in cooler near kitchen entrance across from cook line.
- +4 more violations →
PLAYA CAFE
1515 WASHINGTON AVE, MIAMI BEACH · Dade County
Apr 2, 2026
2 3 1
- Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef over plantains. The person in charge moved the plantains.
- Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed both cooks changed tasks removed gloves and put on new gloves without washing their hands.
- No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
- 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 Maria Rivas certification expired on 01-23-26. She has been employed here approximately 26 years.
- No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed by the triple sink.
- +1 more violations →
LA VINA ARAGON
8155 W 8 AVE, HIALEAH · Dade County
Apr 2, 2026
3 1 5
- Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over cabbage in walk in cooler, operator properly stored it.
- Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed wet wiping towels chlorine sanitation solution of 200 ppm located underneath of three compartment sink, operator add water, rechecked 100 ppm.
- Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed chlorine sanitation solution of 0 ppm, located at the front line. Operator properly set up the 3CS.
- Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed lentils soup (122°F/119°F - Cooling) in covered and deep container, located in walk in cooler. Operator uncovered it.
- In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored in between the ceiling and wall, operator removed it.
- +4 more violations →
BANGKOK BANGKOK
12584 SW 88 ST, MIAMI · Dade County
Apr 2, 2026
5 3 9
- 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 in reach in cooler to the left of dish machine 4 Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged snapper no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Operator segregated fish to be discarded.
- 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 at dish machine Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator will proceed to use three compartment sink until dishwasher machine is repaired.
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler across from fryer raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding); raw beef skewers (47F - Cold Holding); cooked pork ribs (53F - Cold Holding), as per operator taken out at 11:00AM. Temperature was taken at 12:48PM. Operator placed in reach in cooler for rapid cooling.
- Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed cooked pork ribs in reach in freezer in plastic non food grade bags.
- Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork stored above cooked pork ribs in reach in freezer to the left of dish machine.
- +12 more violations →
LA ESTRELLA CAFE
2150 W 10 CT, HIALEAH · Dade County
Apr 2, 2026
2
- Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator placed Ice scoop with handle upwards.
- Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
SANGO RESTAURANT
9485 SW 160 ST, MIAMI · Dade County
Apr 2, 2026
3 2 6
- Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. raw shell eggs stored above green onions inside the walk in cooler.
- Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cabbage sauce (110 F - Hot Holding)on top of the stove. As per manager food was cooked at 1:00 PM. They placed food inside the walk in cooler.
- Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked chicken (46 F - Cold Holding)inside the reach in cooler. As per manager cooked chicken was cooked yesterday. Food has been out of temperature control for more than 4 hour. Stop sale was issued
- 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 certificate for Robert Williams expired on 6/30/25.
- Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple food inside the walk in cooler not date marked.
- +6 more violations →
NAT'S CATERING SERVICE
1739 OPA LOCKA BLVD, OPA LOCKA · Dade County
Apr 2, 2026
1 3
- Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired since 10/1/2025
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on top of the preparation table.
- Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside the oven.
- Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw turkey wings thawing at room temperature.
MING VILLAGE CHINESE REST
7624 NW 186 ST, MIAMI GARDENS · Dade County
Apr 2, 2026
1 2
- Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained.
- Equipment in poor repair. Observed unworking ice machine in kitchen area.
- Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
LUNA PASTA E DOLCI
6927 BISCAYNE BLVD, MIAMI · Dade County
Apr 2, 2026
1 1 5
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed inside reach in cooler across cook line butter (57F - Cold Holding); fresh mozzarella (48F - Cold Holding) across cook line. As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Operator placed in another cooler for rapid cooling.
- Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can blade opener soiled at storage area. Operator started to cleans during inspection.
- Interior of refrigerator in disrepair has exposed insulation.
- Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers wet nesting on storage shelves next to triple sink.
- No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in second restroom.
- +2 more violations →
HOSTERIA ROMANA
429 ESPANOLA WAY, MIAMI BEACH · Dade County
Apr 2, 2026
2 4
- Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed several spray bottles with different liquids not labeled.
- Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a pitcher inside the sink and the drink station. The sever removed it.
- Food stored on floor. Observed several plastic containers with different sauces on the walk in cooler floor.
- Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed the ice buckets not inverted at the bar and on top of the ice machines. The bartender inverted them.
- Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed several slices of rotting fruit on the floor at the bar.
- +1 more violations →
TACO SHOP
831 W 49 ST, HIALEAH · Dade County
Apr 2, 2026
2 3
- Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed restaurant selling food with an expired license, 10/01/2025 Operator payed license at the time of inspection.
- Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at storage area.
- Equipment in poor repair. Observed lid on small chest freezer rusted.
- Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Side door to outside by ware washing area.
- Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed on top of shelf preparation table at kitchen. Employee removed beverage container.
MICKEY BURKES
1265 WASHINGTON AVE, MIAMI BEACH · Dade County
Apr 2, 2026
1 2 2
- Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed the food handler come from the office and put on gloves and began to handle food with out washing his hands.
- No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar.
- Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed tuna poke bowl on the menu. As per the manager that is served raw and its not identified as raw.
- Covered waste receptacle not provided in womens bathroom. Observed in the small stall.
- In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in water temperature of 80°F. The manager poured out the water.
MORTON'S STEAKHOUSE
2333 PONCE DE LEON BLVD, CORAL GABLES · Dade County
Apr 2, 2026
1 3 8
- Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Most kitchen employees.
- 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.
- Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed second floor employee handwashing sink use as a dump sink, observed ice inside.
- Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Kitchen can open soiled.
- Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
- +7 more violations →
FLEMING'S PRIME STEAKHOUSE #2005
2525 PONCE DE LEON BLVD, CORAL GABLES · Dade County
Apr 2, 2026
1 1
- 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.
- Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
