Latest Violations
Florida restaurant inspection violations, sorted by most recent. Grouped by restaurant.
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BLU ISLAND BISTRO
625 TAMIAMI TRAIL S, VENICE · Sarasota County
Aug 3, 2026
1 3
- Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed cooked meat raw shell eggs over cut fruit in reach-in cooler and over cooked potatoes in walk-in cooler.
- Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete floor is worn and no longer sealed Repeat from last inspection 6-1-26
- Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
- Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
KEMPS MARKET
1234 BEN FRANKLIN DR, SARASOTA · Sarasota County
Aug 3, 2026
1
- Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service cups stored on the floor in back kitchen area. Employee placed the cups on a shelf.
SABOR CHAPIN RESTAURANT
402 N WASHINGTON BLVD, SARASOTA · Sarasota County
Aug 3, 2026
1 3
- 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.
- Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters on the exhaust hood on the cook line soiled. Interior of both reach in freezers next to the cook line soiled. Handles on all reach in coolers on the cook line soiled.
- Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Wall next to the grill area covered with peeling foil. Owner removed the foil.
- Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cutting boards in the kitchen have cut marks and are no longer cleanable.
HANAMI JAPANESE FINE DINING & LOUNGE
1525 FOURTH ST UNIT C, SARASOTA · Sarasota County
Aug 3, 2026
6 4 1
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All the following items were stored on ice in the sushi line area Tuna (54F - Cold Holding); Salmon (52F - Cold Holding); Fish roe (53F - Cold Holding); Escola (53F - Cold Holding. Operator stated the items were stored on ice for approximately 1 hour. Operator placed the items in the reach in cooler.
- Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Cooked lobster and crab stored in pans lined with non food grade paper towel in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Employee removed the paper towels.
- Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Containers of drain cleaner stored next to clean pans on a shelf under the grill on the cook line. Employee removed the drain cleaner. Container of bleach stored next to a container of sesame seed on the sushi line. Employee removed the bleach.
- Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Raw chicken in the top section roll top reach in cooler on the cook line stored over ready to eat dressing in the bottom section. Employee removed the dressing.
- Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon stored over ready to eat condiments in squeeze bottles in the stand up reach in cooler on the cook line. Employee removed the salmon. Raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat noodles in the roll top reach in cooler on the cook line. Employee removed the eggs.
- +6 more violations →
KENIA PLAZA
14511 SW 266 ST, NARANJA · Dade County
Aug 1, 2026
1 3
- No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed food employee Raidelys F. hired for more than 60 days without proof of employee training.
- Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
- Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed at storage area .
- No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed inside mens and ladies room.
GYU LUXURY MEATS
4041 NW 7 ST, MIAMI · Dade County
Aug 1, 2026
1
- Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
BOGEYS CAFE
99701 OVERSEAS HWY, KEY LARGO · Monroe County
Aug 1, 2026
1
- Still observed Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed at storage area.
BEEP BEEP ICE CREAM
2615 W C 48, BUSHNELL · Sumter County
Aug 1, 2026
1 2 2
- Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of cleaner stored on shelf next to coffee. Operator removed bottle during inspection.
- 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 written procedure available. Inspector provided operator with written procedure.
- Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Mixer stored in hand washing sink. Operator removed mixer during inspection.
- In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Ice cream scoops stored in sanitizer water. Operator returned scoops to dish are to be washed, rinsed and sanitized.
- No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. No choking poster posted. Inspector provided operator with written procedure.
MOD PIZZA
12547 BARTRAM PARK BLVD STE 201, JACKSONVILLE · Duval County
Aug 1, 2026
1
- Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 20 flying insects on the ground crawling and flying around far left side of pizza make. Observed ingredients unlidded at pizza make, flying insect observed in pan of minced garlic. See stop sale. Observed approximately 10 flying insects in back kitchen area near dishpit and mop sink area. Person in charge began killing.
MEXI RICAN CUISINE Y ALGO MAS LLC
310 SE 3 ST, OCALA · Marion County
Aug 1, 2026
2 1 2
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items stored in reach-in cooler next to cook line grill: pork (46F - Cold Holding). Manager placed pork in reach-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F.
- Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs stored over sour cream in reach-in cooler next to cook line grill. Manager placed eggs on bottom shelf.
- Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Salsa cooled 0F in ten minutes. Manager placed bag of ice in salsa to reduce temperature to 41F.
- No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. No choking poster posted. Inspector provided operator with choking poster.
- Stored food not covered. Container of pork stored in reach-in cooler next to cook line grill. Manager placed lid on container.
SUNSHINE WITH SOUL
809 N MAGNOLIA AVE, OCALA · Marion County
Aug 1, 2026
1 1
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item stored in prep area: cheese (51F - Cold Holding) ; butter (54F - Cold Holding). Manager stated items placed in cooler one hour prior to temperature being taken. Manager placed items in reach-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F.
- Equipment in poor repair. Gasket for reach-in cooler next to pass through window.
MCDONALDS REST OF FLORIDA INC
6150 S DIXIE HWY, MIAMI · Dade County
Jul 31, 2026
2 1 2
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooler on cook line with ambient temp of 53F, the following TCS foods stored inside for less than 3 hours: cooler: egg patty (56F - Cold Holding); raw burger (54F - Cold Holding); raw shell eggs (53F - Ambient). Operator had employees place items into other cooler.
- Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter attached; no breaker.
- No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap in mens restroom; operator replaced during inspection.
- 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 cooler on cook line with ambient temp of 53F, the following TCS foods stored inside for less than 3 hours: cooler: egg patty (56F - Cold Holding); raw burger (54F - Cold Holding); raw shell eggs (53F - Ambient).
- Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust accumulation.
SIR PIZZA
712 CRANDON BLVD, KEY BISCAYNE · Dade County
Jul 31, 2026
1 2 4
- Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
- Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled.
- Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container inside HWS, operator removed.
- Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed RIC gaskets soiled.
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- +2 more violations →
EL DOS RUEDAS
9561 COLONIAL DRIVE, MIAMI · Dade County
Jul 31, 2026
1 2 6
- Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed chicken stored above pork inside the walk in cooler. Operator placed at the bottom.
- 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 several food inside the walk in cooler. Operator date marked food properly.
- Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed flans at the front counter not date marked. Operator date marked the food.
- Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at the 3 compartment area.
- Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers not properly air-dried - wet nesting above 3 compartment sink.
- +4 more violations →
DENNY REST 9593
8503 BIRD RD, MIAMI · Dade County
Jul 31, 2026
2 1 14
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed diced tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding); liquid egg mix (47F - Cold Holding) at the reach in cooler unit next to cook line and across cook line. As per operator, products have been there since 8AM. Operator placed lids and ice bath to rapid cool.
- In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed kitchen utensils in standing water at 138F located across the cook line.
- Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board at the prep station in kitchen heavily soiled. Observed grease build up underneath flat top grills, on the side of fryers, and on the side of reach in freezer unit. Observed dish racks in ware washing are heavily soiled.
- No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign in womens restroom.
- Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed microwaves in kitchen area with food debris on door handles.
- +12 more violations →
LE GENIE RESTAURANT
178 NE 167 ST, NORTH MIAMI BEACH · Dade County
Jul 31, 2026
1 8 4
- Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed all types of meat and fish mixed with one another in the reach in freezer.
- No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
- Observed establishment remodel inside the kitchen. The kitchen hand washing sink is no longer next to ice machine, it was installed between the kitchen entrance door and the dishwasher. Observed establishment added an extra storage space next door in unit 174. There are 2 reach in freezers where chicken, fish and pork are being stored for the restaurant. There are cases of water, Arizona cans, and soda cans; racks to storage seasonings such as sugar, salt, oregano, sour orange mix and mojo.
- Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed beef, chicken and goat prepared 2 days ago in the walk in cooler.
- No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
- +8 more violations →
ESPERANZA'S CAFETERIA
1048 E 26 ST, HIALEAH · Dade County
Jul 31, 2026
1 2 4
- Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Observed prep steak on top cooked rice and beans inside reach in cooler at cook line. Manager removed and stored properly.
- Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting soiled with food debris at prep area. Manager removed and placed inside 3 compartment sink to be washed.
- No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink in kitchen area. Manager provided during inspection.
- Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
- Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed bag of to go being stored on the floor behind front counter. Manager removed and stored properly.
- +2 more violations →
MORGANS
2800 NW 7 AVE, MIAMI · Dade County
Jul 31, 2026
10 9 18
- Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee returning from outside put on gloves with no hand washing.
- Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed personal medicine stored on prep table counter top at the kitchen area.
- Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine not dispensing sanitation solution in the ware wash area.
- Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employees at the cook line not changing gloves when switching tasks.
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked potatoes (63F - Cooling); salmon (56F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (61F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler. Observed pico de gallo (47F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (53F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (45F - Cold Holding); salmon (49F - Cold Holding); egg mix (47F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler located across the cook line.
- +32 more violations →
KENIA PLAZA
14511 SW 266 ST, NARANJA · Dade County
Jul 31, 2026
4 3 8
- Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked beans inside reach in cooler at preparation area. Observed raw beef stored over clean onions. Operator started to rearranged products.
- Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 8 rodent droppings on shelf over prep table at kitchen area. Observed approximately 20 rodent droppings on bottom shelf next to clean pots at kitchen area.
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed garlic in oil (83F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at prep area. As per operator she was using the products for approximately 30 minutes.
- Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bread inside nonfood-grade bags at prep area.
- Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed beans inside reach in cooler at prep area without date mark since the day before.
- +10 more violations →
TACO BELL #3684
10580 SW 8 ST, MIAMI · Dade County
Jul 31, 2026
1
- Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee changed task, handle sanitizer container, no gloves changed, no hand washing, observed, after returning to prep area to handle food. Manager coached the employee on proper hand washing and glove use.
EXITO CAFE RESTAURANT & BANQUET HALL
2336 NW 7TH STREET, MIAMI · Dade County
Jul 31, 2026
2 2
- No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towel at the hand sink in the kitchen. Owner restocked the station.
- Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser with no label. Owner labeled the product with the common name.
- Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
- Open dumpster lid. Owner closed the lid.
VIA DEL RIO RESTAURANT
1673 NW 27 AVE, MIAMI · Dade County
Jul 31, 2026
1 1 2
- Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs above sauces in reach in cooler. Employee moved the eggs to the bottom.
- Expired chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Expired chlorine test kit from 10/2025.
- Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed porous ceiling in the kitchen and front line area.
- Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.Observed employee beverage container next to clean utensils.Employee moved it.
LAS PAVAS CAFETERIA
2220 NW 7 ST, MIAMI · Dade County
Jul 31, 2026
1 3
- No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. Missing chart to check chlorine sanitizer concentration.
- In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on oven handle.
- Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Back area.
- Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open employee beverage container next to clean utensils. Employee discarded the cup.
SHALOM RESTAURANT
301 PALM AVE, HIALEAH · Dade County
Jul 31, 2026
1 2
- Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed under three compartment sink at kitchen area.
- Observed reach in cooler gasket in disrepair in front of flat top at kitchen area.
- Still observed gap at back door.
WENDY'S
18880 S DIXIE HWY, MIAMI · Dade County
Jul 31, 2026
2
- Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers not properly air-dried - wet nesting above the 3 compartment sink.
- Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
CHECKERS 5520
13625 S DIXIE HWY, MIAMI · Dade County
Jul 31, 2026
2 1 3
- Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed packet of floor cleaner stored on table next to box of ketchup across cook line.
- Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm). Advised operator to add more sanitizer. Operator replaced sanitizer for final concentration Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm).
- Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed soap dispenser broken at hand sink.
- Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice bucket stored not inverted next to ice machine. Operator inverted buckets.
- Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm). Operator replaced sanitizer for final concentration Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm).
- +1 more violations →
POLLO TROPICAL 30
581 NW 57 AVE, MIAMI · Dade County
Jul 31, 2026
1
- Walking or driving surfaces not maintained. Observed plastic cups, lids, straws, and plastic bottles scattered throughout the parking lot and adjacent landscaped/green areas at the time of the inspection.
