Latest Violations
Florida restaurant inspection violations, sorted by most recent. Grouped by restaurant.
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13471 SW 288 ST, HOMESTEAD · Dade County
- Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottles with bleach and degreaser not labeled nest to triple sink. Operator started to label.
- Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Operator was unable to answer properly the thermometer calibration temperature. Discussed proper procedures with operator.
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed across pasta station.
- Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on table next to flip top across pasta station. Operator removed.
- Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee snacks inside reach of cooler across pasta station.
1601 COLLINS AVE, MIAMI BEACH · Dade County
- Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
- Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. As per the food handler the oranges are removed the case and put in the juicing machine. The food handler removed the oranges washed them and put them back in juicing machines.
- No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. 131418, 131417, 133030 expired on 02-16-2025
10610 SW 40 ST, MIAMI · Dade County
- Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile in walkway area behind front counter leaking water with possibility of contaminating food trays that contain chicken nuggets, fries, and soft serves when being brought out to customers. As per manager, AC Unit is currently being worked on.
- Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind soda dispenser in back storage area soiled.
- Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up on walk in freezer door.
- Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler drawers near cook line with soiled gaskets. Operator wiped down.
178 NE 8 ST, HOMESTEAD · 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. Observed employee pick up trash from the floor then handled clean equipments without first washing hands.
- Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee handled soiled utensils and then engaged in food preparation. No handwash.
- 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. Coach employee.
- Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed multiple employees rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Coach employees.
- Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwash sink used to stored wiping cloths.
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9010 DADELAND BLVD, MIAMI · Dade County
- Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach under prep table in kitchen area across cook line. Observed 1 live roach crawling behind reach in cooler across oven in kitchen area. Observed 1 live roach crawling on floor in front of grill area in kitchen.
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed reach in across oven with ambient temp if 51F; the following TCS foods stored inside: cooked chicken (46F - Cold Holding); raw beef (50F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (49F - Cold Holding). As per operator, technician is aware and food has been stored inside for less than 1 hour. Observed walk in cooler with ambient temp of 55F; the following TCS foods stored inside for more than 4 hours: salsa (49F - Cold Holding); cooked mushrooms (51F - Cold Holding); pickled onions (51F - Cold Holding); cooked beans (55F - Cold Holding).
- Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed walk in cooler with ambient temp of 55F; the following TCS foods stored inside for more than 4 hours: salsa (49F - Cold Holding); cooked mushrooms (51F - Cold Holding); pickled onions (51F - Cold Holding); cooked beans (55F - Cold Holding).
- Tracking powder pesticide used inside establishment. Observed throughout establishment
- Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed kitchen handsink hot water turned off.
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7586 NW 104 AVE STE G101, DORAL · Dade County
- Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed by 3 compartment sink.
5855 KILLIAN DRIVE, PINECREST · Dade County
- Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed insect killer on milkshake machine. Operator removed from counter.
- Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed at front counter pastries with no overhead protection. Operator moved pastries to covered surface.
- 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 front counter expanded, reach in ice cream freezer and fed. Observed new counter with milkshake mixer, coffee machine added. Observed soft serve machine added into establishment. Observed above dish machine triple sink added.
- 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. Observed no form or kit.
- Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handsink across soft serve machine blocked by boxes.
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1551 SW 8 ST, MIAMI · Dade County
- During the callback inspection , observed operator has the handwashing to install. The measurements are incorrect. Operator will discuss with the owner submitting plans of the current layout. The approved plans have two hand washing sinks. Observed at the front counter, the hand washing sink has been removed. Observed a drain in the floor where the hand washing sink was installed.
901 S MIAMI AVE STE 109, MIAMI · Dade County
- Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed some ice buildup inside walk in freezer fan.
- Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled inside walk in freezer.
86 MIRACLE MILE, CORAL GABLES · Dade County
- In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away.
- Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed at serving area, floor sticking.
- Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
- Food stored on floor. Boxes with food recipients on floor.
- Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
1800 W FLAGLER ST, MIAMI · Dade County
- Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on the top of a table by the three compartment sink.
7535 SW 88 ST #500, MIAMI · Dade County
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at ceviche bar, reach in cooler across hand sink with ambient temp of 62F. The following TCS foods stored inside for less than 4 hours: salmon (47F - Cold Holding); octopus (50F - Cold Holding); hard boiled egg (49F - Cold Holding); cut tomato (50F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (51F - Cold Holding); asparagus cooked (49F - Cold Holding). Operator began removing items to place on ice or in other coolers for rapid chill.
- Observed 1 live fly at sushi bar area land on white fish. Observed 2 live flies in sushi bar area flying near lowboy.
- 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 all food handler certificates expired; 92/24/26. Danny, Bia, Edgar, Judith, Gabriella, employed for more than 60 days.
- Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed at ceviche bar, reach in cooler across hand sink with ambient temp of 62F. The following TCS foods stored inside for less than 4 hours: salmon (47F - Cold Holding); octopus (50F - Cold Holding); hard boiled egg (49F - Cold Holding); cut tomato (50F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (51F - Cold Holding); asparagus cooked (49F - Cold Holding). Operator began removing items to place on ice or in other coolers for rapid chill.
- Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee with bracelet in dessert area.
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4897 SW 8 ST, MIAMI · Dade County
- Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
- Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled.
- No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen.
- Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed handles at pastry station soil.
- Walk in cooler vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
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4715 NW 79 AVE, DORAL · Dade 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.
- No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
- No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items.
- Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
- Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
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8651 N W 13 TERRACE, DORAL · Dade County
- Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust, throughout the kitchen areas.
16165 S DIXIE HWY, MIAMI · Dade County
- Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed quat sanitizer at +500 ppm. Employee adjusted sanitizer to 200 ppm.
- 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. Observed pork inside the walk in cooler date marked on 7/30. As per employee food was removed from walk in freezer but they forgot to change date.
- No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the kitchen area,
9457A W FLAGLER ST, MIAMI · Dade County
- Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Manager installed vacuum breaker at the time of inspection.
1 WESTWARD DR STE 1, MIAMI SPRINGS · Dade County
- Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container stored inside handsink located across walk in cooler. Chef removed it.
- Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
900 S MIAMI AVE STE 130, MIAMI · Dade County
- Observed cooked chicken breast (57F - Cooling) with a lid while in cooling process. Coached operator. Lid was removed.
102 NE 1 ST, MIAMI · Dade County
- Live, small flying insects found. Observed 5 live flies land on mop sink and wall also observed 2 live flies land on the triple compartment sink.located near mop sink.
- No soap provided at handwash sink.
- Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- Water draining onto floor surface. Hand wash kitchen.
- Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
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7835 NW 107 AVE UNIT 3-04, DORAL · Dade County
- 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 no proof of employee health agreement for Virginia B. as per manager hired a week ago. Provided employee health agreement form to operator during inspection.
- No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
- Observed hand wash sink at front counter with a water temperature of 78 degrees Fahrenheit.
- No proof of food manager training for Malki Kawa. As per operator for more than 60 days.
- Observed no proof of training for Veronica H., Jacobo G., Clara R., and Kristy K., Shakira K. As per manager working for more than 60 days.
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19705 S DIXIE HWY, CUTLER RIDGE · Dade County
- Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed batter (44 F - Cold Holding)inside the same reach in cooler where. It was time marked at 8:24 AM. Stop sale was issued.
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (46 F - Cold Holding)at the reach in cooler where the chicken is breaded. Also observed batter (44 F - Cold Holding)inside the same reach in cooler where. It was time marked at 8:24 AM. Stop sale was issued. Also observed raw chicken (48 F - Cold Holding)inside the walk in cooler. As per employee they received merchandise today.
- Sanitizer solution other than chlorine, quat or iodine not at the proper minimum strength listed in the manufacturers instructions. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed buckets with quat was less than 50 ppm.
- No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the hand wash sink by the 3 compartment sink. Employee provided paper towels.
- Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a bin with flour not identified at the cook line.
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13818 SW 56 ST, MIAMI · Dade 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. Observed employee Gesu hired more than 60 days with no food handlers certificate.
- Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitizer bucket inside HWS by 3 compartment sink.
10975 SW 40 ST, MIAMI · Dade County
- Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed food debris on floor near fryer station in kitchen. Operator swept floor.
- Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board located at the reach in cooler prep station with cut marks and no longer cleanable.
13581 BISCAYNE BLVD, NORTH MIAMI · Dade County
- Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on top of the preparation table. Manager put it inside the sanitizer bucket.
60 WESTWARD DR, MIAMI SPRING · Dade County
- Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
- Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
- Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at chest freezer.
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
2251 NE 146 ST, NORTH MIAMI · Dade County
- Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled.
- Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine soiled.