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PALM AVENUE DELI

1289 N PALM AVE, SARASOTA · Sarasota County

Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. All the following items were stored in the walk in cooler vegetable soup date marked 8/2, cooked chicken date marked 8/2, cooked beef date marked 8/2. Chef discarded the items.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. All the following items were stored in the walk in cooler vegetable soup date marked 8/2, cooked chicken date marked 8/2, cooked beef date marked 8/2. Chef discarded the items.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Portioned cracked eggs (56F - Cold Holding) stored at room temperature on the cook line. Employee stated the eggs had been stored at room temperatures for approximately 1 hour. Employee placed the eggs in the reach in cooler. Cooked noodles (51F - Cold Holding) double paned stored in the top section of the make reach in cooler in the front counter area. Chef stated the noodles had been stored double paned for approximately 30 minutes. Chef placed the noodles in the bottom section of the reach in cooler.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Can of paint primer stored on a shelf next food in the back preparation area. Chef removed the primer..
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee rinsing water bottles in the hand wash sink in the front counter area. Employee removed the bottles to be sanitized in the dish machine.

EXITO SALVADORENO

1837 SW 8 ST, MIAMI · Dade County

Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Chest Reach in freezer in front of the cookline: Fried chicharrones stored inside Thank you bag. Observed employee remove and placed inside a container with a lid.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Kitchen, stand-up reach in cooler: cooked beans not date marked. As per chef cooked 2 days ago. Operator labeled the beans.
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. Employees: Emerita and Silvia both employed over 6 months, as per operator.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Storage area: flip top reach in cooler cutting board mold-like substance or slime.
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18063 SOUTH DIXIE HWY, MIAMI · Dade County

Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed cheese cake not date marked at the reach in cooler at the front counter. Employee date marked the desserts.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken wings inside the walk in cooler. As per operator food was cooked on Saturday. Operator date marked the food.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled at the front counter.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic bowl containers inside the grated cheese at the counter at the cook line.
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BURGER KING #2328

2801 SW 27 AVE, MIAMI · Dade County

Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed line cook use iPad then proceed to grab buns to make sandwich. Coached employee on proper glove procedures.
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed 1 live lizard present on chemical storage rack.
Bathroom facility in disrepair. Observed womens restroom out of order due to ceiling leaking causing flooding.
Bathroom facility not clean. Observed womens restroom soiled with toilet paper left on seats and floor.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at lobby and bathroom corridor.
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1532 NE 163 ST, NORTH MIAMI BEACH · Dade County

Ice buildup in reach-in freezer next to office.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair in front of kitchen handwashing sink.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellphone on top of Togo bags by the salad station. Employee put away.

DENNY REST 9593

8503 BIRD RD, MIAMI · Dade County

Observed two wooden cutting boards with cut marks and no longer cleanable in kitchen area.
Observed reach in cooler located near front service area with rusted shelves.
Observed floor tiles near back office in disrepair.
Observed damage to wall behind soda storage area.

12750 W DIXIE HWY, NORTH MIAMI · Dade County

On 8/10/2026 at the time of the callback inspection Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed all throughout cooling units gakets soiled.
On 8/10/2026 at the time of the callback inspection Ceiling tile missing. Observed by the rear door exit.
On 8/10/2026 at the time of the callback inspection Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed at kitchen/3 compartment sink hallway.
On 8/10/2026 at the time of the callback inspection Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at rear door exit.

LITTLE CAESAR'S PIZZA #224

13710 SW 56 ST, MIAMI · Dade County

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese (60F - Cold Holding) bag on top of prep table, as per cook from 30 minutes prior.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup with no handle inside cheese container.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor by WIC.

TAQUERIA LOS POTRILLOS

3937 NW 7 ST, MIAMI · Dade County

Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked beef in flip top reach in cooler. During the inspection employee removed items and placed them correctly.
Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed an employee handling soiled utensils and subsequently preparing bread without washing their hands or wearing gloves. Discussed and coached employee in proper methods. During the inspection employee washed hands and put gloves..
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
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CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL #2606

2500 NE 10 CT, HOMESTEAD · Dade County

Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). As per operator the work order has been placed.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed at cook line. Operator started to clean.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Operator started to dry the water.
Open dumpster lid.

91 NW 1 ST, MIAMI · Dade County

Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed shell eggs over cases of vegetables, inside walk in cooler.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken wings not date marked inside reach in cooler. As per operator was made two days ago.
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.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cutting board and small fryer machine on top of the hand wash sink kitchen. Operator removed.
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SICHUAN FISH RESTAURANT SICHUAN CUISINE

1242 NE 163 ST, NORTH MIAMI BEACH · Dade County

Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

TAURO PIZZA CORP

240 E 1 AVE STE 123, HIALEAH · Dade County

Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken breast container stored above cooked pasta container at walk in cooler at kitchen area. Employee stored chicken container under cooked pasta at the time of inspection.
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1 dented can of spaghetti sauce and 2 cans of red pepper in dry storage cart at kitchen area.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed next to employees bathroom at kitchen area.
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 working at the time of inspection and no certified food manager present.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils inside standing water at 78 degrees Fahrenheit next to ice cream chest freezer at front counter. Employee discard standing water and stored utensils inside clean dry container at front counter.
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LA LEONESA FRITANGA

1 SW 12 AVE, MIAMI · Dade County

Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed at reach in cooler TAMALES (49F - Cooling), as per employee made three days prior.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed TAMALES (90F - Hot Holding); milk cake (50F - Hot Holding) at front counter, as per employee less than one hour. Observed at steam table enchilada (90F - Hot Holding).
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed at reach in cooler TAMALES (49F - Cooling), as per employee made three days prior.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter handwashing sink has no soap.
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DEVIL FRUIT TEA STUDIO

8665 CORAL WAY, MIAMI · Dade County

Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shelled eggs stored next to hot dogs inside reach in cooler in back storage area. Operator removed eggs.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed quaternary test kit for three compartment sink expired 06/26.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in lobby and kitchen area with water damage.

236 NE 8 ST, HOMESTEAD · Dade County

Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed cashier failed to wash hands and began working with food in the pack line. No hand wash.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice cream milk (49F - Cold Holding) at ice cream machine, as per manager for less than 2 hours. Observed chili (48F - Cold Holding); cheese sauce (51F - Cold Holding); grilled chicken (59F - Cold Holding); chili meat (48F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (50F - Cold Holding); hot dog (47F - Cold Holding) at walk in cooler from the day prior.
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 chili (48F - Cold Holding); cheese sauce (51F - Cold Holding); grilled chicken (59F - Cold Holding); chili meat (48F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (50F - Cold Holding); hot dog (47F - Cold Holding) at walk in cooler from the day prior.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put on gloves without first washing hands to pack hot dogs. Coach employee.
Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed manager rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Coach manager.
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ERNESTO'S TACO SHOP

20095 SOUTH DIXIE HIGHWAY, MIAMI · Dade County

Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed beans (52 F - Cold Holding); chicken tacos (55 F - Cold Holding);corn (54 F - Cold Holding); bacon (56 F - Cold Holding)inside the walk in cooler. Foods have been out of temperature more than 4 hours. Stop sale was issued. Also observed pork and chicken at 55° F. As per operator food was cooked today.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beans (52 F - Cold Holding); chicken tacos (55 F - Cold Holding);corn (54 F - Cold Holding); bacon (56 F - Cold Holding)inside the walk in cooler. Foods have been out of temperature more than 4 hours. Stop sale was issued. Also observed pork and chicken at 55° F. As per operator food was cooked today.
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.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed at shelves at the walk in cooler.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed fan cover inside the walk in cooler soiled with dust.
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PIZZA HUT #710744

11327 W FLAGLER ST, MIAMI · Dade County

No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee provided paper towels.

CHINA OCEAN INC

15098 SW 56 ST, MIAMI · Dade County

Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked noodles inside WIC.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fresh garlic with oil (67F - Cold Holding); bean sprouts (47F - Cold Holding) at cook line ambient temperature, as per chef for approximately 30 minutes prior.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken, cooked noodles inside WIC with no date marked, as per cook from previous day.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container inside HWS at kitchen entrance.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hoods soiled.
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ATLANTIS CAFE INC

12 NW 1ST STREET, MIAMI · Dade 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.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk (48F - Cold Holding) located near coffee machine as per operator less than 15 minutes. Operator stored inside reach in cooler.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located near three compartments sink kitchen.
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TACO BELL #042911

987 N HOMESTEAD BLVD, HOMESTEAD · Dade County

Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put on gloves without first washing hands and proceeded to stir products at preparation line. Coach employee.
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Observed chemical sanitizer not used to check Sanitizer Buckets at pack line.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor in front of the triple sink.
Bathroom facility not clean. Observed the womens bathroom.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed blue container near soda shelves with rice, sugar, cinnamon sugar not labeled. Manager labeled products.
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RESTAURANT EL TROVADOR

1528 -1530 NE 8 ST, 1532, HOMESTEAD · Dade County

Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed spray (Chlorine 300ppm); at front counter, Employee diluted with water. Recheck; spray (Chlorine 100ppm).
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pork and cheese mix (66F - Cold Holding); refried beans and cheese pupusa mix (55F - Cold Holding), as per employee prepared less than 1 hour at prep table. Observed raw chicken (62F - Cold Holding); raw steak (55F - Cold Holding); queso fresco (58F - Cold Holding); cooked yuca (68F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler by prep area near three compartment sink kitchen. As per employee prepared today less than 4 hours. Employee stated cooler open too often for preparation. Employee put ice and removed product to other cooler front counter for rapid cooling.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked yuca (98F - Hot Holding); menudo (85F - Hot Holding) at cook line, as per employee prepared less than 2 hours. Employee started stove to reheat.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray plaster bottle with bleach not labeled at front counter. Employee labeled.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. By three compartment sink front counter.
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PAPA JOHNS 1157

8791 SW 40 ST, MIAMI · Dade County

Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm)at the three compartment sink. Operator called technician and will now use chlorine to sanitize dishes and utensils. Final reading Triple Sink (Chlorine 50ppm)
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in employee unisex restroom.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no testing kit for quaternary/chlorine three compartment sink.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed kitchen utensil stored inside hand wash sink next to prep reach in cooler. Operator removed.
Open dumpster lid.
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6546 COLLINS AVE, MIAMI BEACH · Dade County

Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef above cut watermelon inside walk in cooler. Chef inverted them immediately.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside , next to the exit door.
Expired chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed expired chlorine test kit.
Food stored on floor. Observed banana in cardboard boxes on the floor behind the front counter.
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Observed plastic to go knives with food contact surface up at the front shelf. Employee inverted them.
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TRUE BARISTAS COFFEE

800 DOUGLAS RD STE 145, CORAL GABLES · Dade County

Sink compartments of three-compartment sink too small to accommodate utensils or equipment.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter.
Food stored in a prohibited area. Observed a bag with food stored in a bin for drinking ice. Employee discarded the ice.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed at kitchen boxes with disposable merchandise stored on floor.
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CAJIO'S CUBAN CUISINE

20505 S DIXIE HWY STE 1851, MIAMI · Dade County

Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.employee placed a hair restraint and then engaged in food preparation without washing hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed croquettes (123 F - Hot Holding); pork (109 F - Hot Holding); yuca (127 F - Hot Holding); pork (141 F - Hot Holding); beef (121 F - Hot Holding); potatoes (105 F - Hot Holding); chicken (114 F - Hot Holding); sweet plantains (120 F - Hot Holding) at the steam table at the front counter. As per employee foods were placed less than 4 hours. Employee was advised to reheat all foods to 165°F .
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed flan (62 F - Cold Holding); rice pudding (59 F - Cold Holding) at the front counter. As per employee less than 1 hour.
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine sanitizer was at +300 ppm at 3 compartment sink. Employee adjusted it to 100 ppm.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed a hose connected at the time of the inspection next to the 3 compartment sink.
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