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.
16610 NE 4 AVE, MIAMI · Dade County
- No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At the front counter.
- Observed front counter and kitchen handwashing sink with no hot water at 84F. After waiting 3 minutes with water running.
- Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed Alexandra with no manager certificate.
- Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Observed 2 gas stoves in the kitchen on the opposite side of the hood system not under it.
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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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from pipe under handwash sink near the ice machine 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.
- Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser not labeled at prep area. Employee labeled during inspection.
- 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.
- Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container inside handwashing sink next to 3 compartment sink. Employee removed and discarded plastic container.
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1007 SW 8 ST, MIAMI · Dade County
- 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.
- Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed lettuce stored inside nonfood graded bag inside reach in cooler.
- 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.
- 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 approved employee training provided for the employee Yusimi.
- 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.
401 BISCAYNE BLVD SPACE 1205, MIAMI · Dade County
- 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 form during inspection.
- 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. Tatianna.
- Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
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
- Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
- Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
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.
301 BISCAYNE BLVD., MIAMI · Dade County
- Employee drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
- Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
- Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic bag stored inside hand wash sink. Operator removed during inspection.
- Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink.
- Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket in disrepair.
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23905 SW 132 AVE, MIAMI · Dade County
- Live, small flying insects found. Observed 10+ flying insects flying at kitchen area.
- 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 for food employees Yilian, Gabriela, Ana all hired for more than 60 days.
- Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting board across stoves.
- Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
- Observed MFDV not easily movable due to sewer water connection is permanent.
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171 NW 36 ST, MIAMI · Dade County
- No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
914 E 25 ST, HIALEAH · Dade County
- Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board at prep area soiled with food and grease.
- Food stored on floor. Observed bottles of water being stored on the floor next to service window. Employee removed and stored properly.
- Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven interior soiled with food debris.
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed in use wet towel on top prep table Employee removed and stored properly.
- In-use knife/knives stored on top prep table. Employee removed washed and stored properly.
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1100 S PARROTT AVE, OKEECHOBEE · Dade County
- No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
1026 WHITE ST, KEY WEST · Monroe 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.
- Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed two food handlers using the hand washing sink to rinse equipment.
- 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/
- 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 the following food handlers expired in June 2026; Emilio, Nellys, Jader, Maymor, and Sophia.
- No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. The manager brought towels.
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1075 DUVAL C1, KEY WEST · Monroe County
- 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.
- Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing some ceiling tiles at kitchen area.
- Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed: unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, and warewashing area.
- Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets in unit at cook line.
- Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dust and grease accumulated on cover fans at walk in cooler.
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1116 WHITE ST, KEY WEST · Monroe County
- Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over fruit in the upright cooler. The cook moved the eggs to the bottom shelf.
- Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed the triple sink has quaternary sanitizer and the establishment has chlorine test strips.
- Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters soiled.
- Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
- No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in the ladies restroom.
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3101 N ROOSEVELT BLVD, KEY WEST · Monroe County
- Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice (95F - Hot Holding) in s steam table. As per the cook it was put there approximately 3 hours ago. The cook put it to reheat.
- Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a plastic squeeze bottle with a blue liquid at the bar. The bartender laughed it.
- Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed several reach in cooler gasket soiled.
82100 OVERSEAS HWY, ISLAMORADA · Monroe County
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk @46F less than 4 hours . Milk was dumped replaced and time marked
- 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 a wait station area that is drawn on the original approved plans, but there is no equipment as per the approved .not as approved plans .they have a coffee machine, iced tea machine, low boy, cold holding unit, standup refrigeration, ice, pen, and a sink in this area, theyre not on the plans
- Kids Menu has a cheese burger that is asterisked as can be ordered as undercooked on the menu
- Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pasta cooked chicken , cauliflower in stand up cooler . Chef Amy added date labels during inspection
- No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
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82100 OVERSEAS HWY, ISLAMORADA · Monroe County
- Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Wood bowl in hand wash sink
- No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
- No soap provided at handwash sink.
- Plumbing system in disrepair. Prep area handwashing sink is in disrepair,
- Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Prep room handwashing sink is soiled with mold like substance.
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82100 OVERSEAS HWY, ISLAMORADA · Monroe County
- Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
- Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
- No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
- Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.slicer blade is soiled
- 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.
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804 WHITEHEAD ST, KEY WEST · Monroe County
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Shredded cheese (53F - Cold Holding); Sliced ham (53F - Cold Holding); Cooked pasta (53F - Cold Holding); Sliced cheese (53F - Cold Holding); Raw ground beef (53F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler. As per operator for less than 4 hours. Shredded cheese (47F - Cold Holding); Sliced ham (47F - Cold Holding); Cooked pasta (43F - Cold Holding); Sliced cheese (47F - Cold Holding); Raw ground beef (47F - Cold Holding). Operator moved all food items to the reach in coolers at kitchen area for rapid cooling.
- ntermediate - 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 certificates expired 07/20/2026 for the employees Fritznel V., Gary P. and Yosebb E. As per operator working for more than 7 years.
- Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer gasket soiled in front of dishwasher aching at kitchen area.
- Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting boards on top of preparation table on cook line at kitchen area.
- Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed all around cook line area, dishwasher water, and storage area at kitchen.
600 WHITEHEAD ST UNIT C1, KEY WEST · Monroe County
- 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. Observed no proof of training for Zarina G. and Aigul A. As per operator hired over to month ago.
- 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 handle touching bananas, frozen berries inside container at cold holding unit next to coffee machine at front counter.
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on top of preparation table and coffee machine not stored inside sanitizing solution at front counter preparation table. Operator stored inside sanitizing solution at front counter preparation area during inspection.
- Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine soiled with mold like substance inside mop sink room at back storage area.
82229 OVERSEAS HWY, ISLAMORADA · Monroe County
- Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 112 F warmer was turn up to reheat to 165
- No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
- In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water at 120 F Warmer was turned up
82100 OVERSEAS HWY, ISLAMORADA · Monroe County
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ham (47F - Cold Holding); beef (46F - Cold Holding); Poultry (47F - Cold Holding) realocated lunch meat to a working unit to rapid cool
- No running water at three-compartment sink. Tank was refilled
- Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Tank was refilled
- No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.