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.
19565 BISCAYNE BLVD FOOD CRT FH10, AVENTURA · Dade County
- Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
- Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Manager discarded.
16701 SOUTH DIXIE HIGHWAY, PALMETTO BAY · Dade County
- Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed chicken stored inside supermarket bags inside the walk in freezer.
- Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic container used as scoop inside the vanilla powder. Manager removed it.
- Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gasket torn across from the stove.
- very slow draining water in handwash sink in the kitchen area.
11735 SW 147 AVE UNIT 3, MIAMI · Dade County
- Covered waste receptacle not provided in womens bathroom.
- Observed 3 handles on upright reach in coolers in disrepair.
- Observed ceiling not smooth in kitchen, ware wash and pizza making station in front area.
- Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed Oct. 1, 2025 displayed.
- Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
14417 SW 42 ST, MIAMI · Dade County
- Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands.
- Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal tray inside HWS at front counter, manager removed.
- Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic gallon jug of oil on the floor near dry storage shelves.
- Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
15812 SW 137 AVE, MIAMI · Dade County
- Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sweet plantain (120F - Hot Holding); cut chicken (125F - Hot Holding) at hot holding warmer. As per manager for less than 3 hours. d product. Manager reheat sweet plantain (169F - Hot Holding); cut chicken (172F - Hot Holding).
- Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Coach manager and manager coached employee.
- Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooked time/temperature control for safety food. Coach manger.
- Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed display license expired sink October 1, 2025.
- Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) at font counter. Manager reset Sanitizer Bucket final reading (Quaternary 200ppm).
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10550 SW 8 STREET, MIAMI · Dade County
- Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed wrist jewelry and watch while serving food.
- Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in reach in cooler soiled.
3822 SW 8 ST, CORAL GABLES · Dade County
- Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
- In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle in contact with sugar.
- Single-service articles improperly stored.
- Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Underneath equipments.
- Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
3930 NE 2 AVE SUITE 100, MIAMI · Dade County
- Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed a splitter connected to mop sink by water heater.
- Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
- Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn by front counter coolers.
- Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed above at ware washing area.
- Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observe green cutting board By prep area front counter.
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2545 NORTH MIAMI AVE BAY 1, MIAMI · Dade County
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Apple pie (51F - Cold Holding) sitting on top of counter. Per operator, 1 hour ago placed. Operator placed in RIC. Provided operator time control as public health.
- Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed ice cream for grab and go missing proper labeling.
801 NE 8 ST, HOMESTEAD · Dade County
- During callback inspection observed food employees put on gloves without first washing hands. Coach employees.
- Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Observed straws stored at bar area near fruit container not protected.
- Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with heavy accumulation of grease.
- Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed some ceiling tiles soiled in the kitchen. Observed some ceiling vents soiled in the kitchen.
- Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed ice bin at bar area.
1514 S DIXIE HWY, CORAL GABLES · Dade County
- Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed at cook line drawer coolers raw beef steaks stored over raw shrimp and fish. Operator began to remove.
- Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line griddle Al pastor pork (122F - Hot Holding). As per operator less than 3 hours. Operator began to reheat.
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line cold table, shredded cheese (53F - Cold Holding) chipotle aioli (52F - Cold Holding). As per operator since 11am. Operator removed and voluntarily discarded.
- Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. Observed operator conducting ROP without HACCP to be held within 48 hours, and items have not been removed from packaging with in 48 hours. Observed packages dated, 7/31, 8/1, 8/3.
- In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed between prep table coolers. Operator removed.
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13750 NW 107 AVE UNIT 113 - 114, HIALEAH GARDENS · Dade County
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spinach (52F - Cold Holding), for less than 4 hours as per operator. Operator placed it inside reach in cooler.
- Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell egg and sliced turkey in the same container located in open lids reach cooler across the cook line. Operator removed the egg.
- Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed flan, parfait, dessert prepared onside from more than 24 hours as per operator, located at the front counter.
- Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Emailed big 6 poster to the operator. Operator printed out and posted.
- Sink compartments of three-compartment sink too small to accommodate utensils or equipment.
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251 E FLAGLER ST, MIAMI · 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.
- Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturers specifications.
- Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooked time/temperature control for safety food.
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
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3444 MAIN HWY # 20, COCONUT GROVE · Dade County
- Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at reach in cooler cartons of raw shelled eggs stored on top of containers of filling.
- Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at added splitter of mop sink.
- 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 for employee hired less than 1 week. Provided operator with form to complete. Operator completed during inspection
- No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed none available for chlorine sanitizer.
- Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink at kitchen area and sink sinks at dry storage area blocked by carts and storage items.
- +9 more violations →
19501 BISCAYNE BLVD #958, AVENTURA · Dade County
- No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located in warewash area.
- Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
3750 W 85 ST, HIALEAH GARDENS · Dade County
- Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees cell phone on preparation table, operator removed it.
- Missing drain plug at dumpster.
1949 NW 2 AVE, BOCA RATON · 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.
4040 NE 2 AVE, MIAMI · Dade County
- Observed Oysters tags not marked with last date served.
- Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a tong stored inside hand sink across cook line.
- No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed hand sink across cook line.
- No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed hand sink across cook line.
- Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile damage above dry storage.
- +10 more violations →
18901 S DIXIE HWY, CUTLER BAY · Dade County
- No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
- Covered waste receptacle not provided in womens bathroom.
- 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 reach in cooler across from the stove is not working properly. Digital Thermometer was at 56F.
- No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at the reach in cooler across from the stove.
1710 ALTON RD, MIAMI BEACH · Dade County
- Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris in the drain.
- Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
7535 SW 88 ST UNIT 1450, MIAMI · Dade County
- 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 POS system moved over, counter redone and swinging door added. Observed soda cooler added in front of hand sink, no plans submitted.
- 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.
- No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed none at kitchen handsink.
- No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed none at kitchen handsink.
- Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back door.
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700 SW 17 AVE, MIAMI · Dade County
- In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Salad station: utensils in standing water 88F. Inspector discussed with the operator the proper procedures with the operator. Operator discarded the water.
- Ice buildup in walk-in freezer condenser unit.
- Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
19501 BISCAYNE BLVD KIOSK K-199, AVENTURA MALL, AVENTURA · Dade County
- 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/
- Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times due to dishes being stored inside.
- Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
- Observed Raw avocados not washed prior to preparation.
13460 NW 107 AVE STE 11, HIALEAH GARDENS · Dade County
- Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over cooked beef in reach in cooler. Operator properly stored it.
- In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use spoon stored in water at 84°F located at the cafeteria station.
- Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer spray bottle underneath of preparation table next to gallon of oil and clean utensils. Operator removed it.
- Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed pico de gallo (89/85F - Cooling)covered while ambient cooling process, located in reach cooler. Operator uncovered.
- Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink blocked by the garbage can in kitchen area. Operator removed it.
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7900 NW 27 AVE FZ-604, MIAMI · Dade County
- No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink behind front counter. Manager provided provided during inspection.
- Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitizer bucket inside front counter handwashing sink. Manager removed and stored properly.
- Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler behind front counter soiled with juice residue. Employee cleaned during inspection.
- Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall next to 3 compartment sink soiled with dark substance.
- Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw tilapia thawing inside metal container with standing water inside 3 compartment sink. Employee turned on running water to thaw properly.
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19575 BISCAYNE BLVD UNIT K1931, AVENTURA · Dade County
- Handwash sink in ware wash area blocked by reach in cooler. Advised that sink must be accessible for employee use at all times.
- Observed water purifier installed on Hand wash sink nozzle. Advised person in charge that hand washing sink cannot be used for any other purposes other than handwashing and that Purifier must be removed.
- No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
- No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
2960 SW 22 ST, MIAMI · Dade County
- Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler with the pan liner gasket torn/broken.
3000 FLORIDA AVE #114, MIAMI · Dade County
- Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed difficulty removing needed paper towels out of container at kitchen hand sink.
- Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed at front counter boxes of spoons, condiment cup and lids stored on floor.
- Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employees coffee cup stored on shelf next to toppings and above prep table coolers. Operator removed and discarded.
- Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in closed containers of toppings at storage area.
- Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.observed employees coffee cup cellphone stored on shelf on toppings container. Operator removed.
8888 SW 136 ST SPACE 495, MIAMI · Dade County
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (64F - Cold Holding), as per operator for less than 1 hour. Operator took product to flat top to be reheated.
- Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed can of stainless steel shine stored next to popcorn buckets across popcorn machine.
- Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked onions (110F - Hot Holding) next to counter top steam table, as per operator for less than 1 hour. Operator move product to steam table.
- Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled at prep table.
- Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn at burger station and reach in freezer across fryer.
919 COLLINS AVE STE C, MIAMI BEACH · Dade County
- No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit.
- Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at rear kitchen exit.