Latest Violations
Florida restaurant inspection violations, sorted by most recent. Grouped by restaurant.
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12715 S DIXIE HWY #B, PINECREST · Dade County
- Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed rolls stored in black garbage bag.
- Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed reach in across office with ambient temp of 50F; the following TCS foods stored inside for more than 4 hours: mozzarella cheese (56F - Cold Holding); roasted peppers (57F - Cold Holding); salsa (55F - Cold Holding); giardineira (55F - Cold Holding).
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed reach in across office with ambient temp of 50F; the following TCS foods stored inside for more than 4 hours: mozzarella cheese (56F - Cold Holding); roasted peppers (57F - Cold Holding); salsa (55F - Cold Holding); giardineira (55F - Cold Holding).
- Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled dry food and dish racks.
- Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food and dish racks.
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7350 SW 117 AVE, MIAMI · Dade County
- Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up shelves inside walk in freezer.
13550 SW 152 ST, MIAMI · Dade County
- Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap on the left side of exterior door.
- Open dumpster lid.
- No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with poster via email.
- Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
13530 SW 152 ST, MIAMI · Dade County
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw hamburger meat (45F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler under microwave at cook line. As per operator for less than 2 hours. Manager placed product in walk in cooler.
- Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed food employee touched soiled aprons and proceeded to engage in food preparation. No handwash. coach employee.
- Food contaminated by employees/consumers and operator continued to serve food. See stop sale. Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed food employee left pack line with gloves on to go to the break room and proceeded pack spicy chicken sandwich with same gloves.
- Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken tenders (126F - Hot Holding) at cook line, as per operator for less than 2 hours. Operator voluntarily discarded product.
- 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 food employee wiped soiled surface with bare hands and proceeded to pack fries to serve to customers. Coach employee.
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401 SE 1 AVE, FLORIDA CITY · Dade County
- Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed microwaves door handles , cooler door and oven door handles at cook line.
- Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at cook line.
- Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed floor tile missing grout located near cook line and kitchen prep area.
- Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled throughout the kitchen with food debris.
9528 SW 160 ST, MIAMI · Dade County
- Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at the kitchen area.
- 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 food handler training for De Qiong Zhou expired in 06/01/26.
- Observed walk in freezer gasket torn.
- Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
7503 NW 32 AVE, MIAMI · Dade County
- No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels inside men bathroom. Employee provided during inspection.
- Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee personal bottle water on top front counter. Employee removed and discarded . .
- Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled with food debris. Employee cleaned during inspection
3462 MAIN HWY, MIAMI · Dade County
- Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed at standing reach in freezer unit, raw chicken stored over filets of fish. Operator removed and stored correctly.
- Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See stop sale. Observed frozen packages of salmon not removed from packaging prior to being placed to thaw in reach in cooler. Operator began to remove.
- Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed throughout kitchen area.
- Food stored outside. Observed box of raw potatoes and container of fries stored outside on table. Operator removed and stored at cooler unit.
- Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at standing reach in freezer unit.
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10855 SW 72ST UNIT 28, MIAMI · Dade County
- Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing pots with no sanitation step. Advised operator to have pots sanitized before use.
- 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 Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm). Advised operator to add more water.
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicharron mix (45F - Cold Holding); refried beans mix (45F - Cold Holding) on counter top across from cook line, as per operator for 2 hours. Observed diced tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding) next to flip top reach in cooler. Observed raw beef (44F - Cold Holding); cheese (44F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler.
- Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed can of stainless steel cleaner stored on shelf next to sugar packets at bar area.
- Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade paper towel lining bowl of plantains.
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1100 NW 119 ST, MIAMI · Dade County
- Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
- Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled. Hood filters soiled.
- Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
- Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine soiled.
8424 MILLS DR, MIAMI · Dade County
- Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked spaghetti (55F - Cooling). Per cooked yesterday around 6pm. Stop sale was issued for 20 portions. Operator discarded food items.
- Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked spaghetti (55F - Cold Holding). Per cooked yesterday around 6pm. 20 portions.
- Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing vacuum breaker on hose bib where hose is attached.
- 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 meat sauce with no 7 day label. Per operator it was made on Sunday.
- Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Observed soap with chlorine inside sanitize basin at 3CS. Confirmed with operator. Operator was coached and set up properly.
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8200 NW 27 AVE, MIAMI · Dade County
- Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler across 3 compartment sink soiled with food debris. Manager cleaned during inspection.
- Dumpster overflowing garbage.
- In-use knife/knives stored on top metal rack at dr6 storage area. Employee removed and stored properly.
- Missing drain plug at dumpster. Manager provided plug during inspection.
- Open dumpster lid.
20475 BISCAYNE BLVD STE G 1-3, AVENTURA · Dade County
- Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw corvina bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See stop sale.
- Observed cases of Food stored on floor in dry storage area.
- Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
- Reach-in cooler/ freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
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2350 W 84 ST #8, HIALEAH · Dade County
- Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Manager reorganized products.
- Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed tuna over unwashed fruits and vegetables.
- 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. Jeannie Gutierrez John velazco Kenny zambrano Patricia Gutierrez. Employees were hired more than 60 days.
- Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to notify the division of employee diagnosed with Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Shigella spp., Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, Typhoid fever (caused by Salmonella Typhi) or Salmonella (nontyphoidal).
- Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Owner Antonio Morejon.
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9160 NW 122 ST UNIT 20, HIALEAH GARDENS · Dade County
- Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw shell eggs (48F - Cold Holding); cheese (47F - Cold Holding), for less than 4 hours as per operator, located removed the food items to another equipment.
- Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Fried eggs. Emailed consumer advisory.
- Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Located at the front line.
- Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar containers, operator labeled it.
20475 BISCAYNE BLVD G 7-8, AVENTURA · Dade County
- Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
- Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled with food debris.
- Observed containers of takeout cups and lids not stored at least 6inces off floor.
1645 WEST 49TH ST # 1304, HIALEAH · Dade County
- Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee cracking raw shell eggs an handle toast bread not changing gloves. Employee discarded bread during inspection.
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); guacamole (46F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at cook line, as per operator less than 1 hour. Operator add ice.
- Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands.
- Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degreaser spray bottle not identified with common name. Operator labeled during inspection.
- Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed plastic containers soiled with mold-like substance on rack across dishwasher machine.
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20475 BISCAYNE BLVD, SUITE G11-12, MIAMI · Dade County
- In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
19825 NW 2 AVE, MIAMI GARDENS · Dade County
- No soap provided at handwash sink. Kitchen and front counter area. Operator provided during inspection.
- No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen, front counter and bathroom area.
- No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Employees bathroom.
- Ceiling tile missing. Front counter area.
- Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
134 NE 2 AVE, MIAMI · Dade County
- 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.
- 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.
- Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Kitchen.
3444 MAIN HWY 21, MIAMI · Dade County
- Employee working with food, clean equipment or utensils, or unwrapped single-service items has visibly soiled hands, arms or fingernails. Observed employee nails soiled while unpacking food items.
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line prep counter, pooled eggs (55F - Cold Holding); steamed broccoli (51F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (60F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (57F - Cold Holding). As per operator less than 4 hours, operator removed and placed into reach in cooler to rapid cool and created ice bath for replaced items. Observed at front counter butter (63F - Cold Holding); as per operator less than 2 hours operator placed into ice bath.
- Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front counter hot box ham croquette (126F - Hot Holding). Operator increased heat to reheat.
- Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at cook line reach in cooler raw chicken stored over fries.
- No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen hand sink. Operator replaced roll.
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11093 NW 138 ST STE A-127, HIALEAH GARDENS · Dade County
- Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper stored over the preparation table at prep area.
751 WASHINGTON AVE, MIAMI · Dade County
- No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment has no written plan for time for pizza sold at front counter. Emailed form to operator and began filling out form during inspection.
- Equipment in poor repair. Observed at reach in cooler at front counter gasket torn.
- Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at reach in freezer
- Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at rear exit.
- Reach-in cooler /Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at walk in cooler shelves soiled with food debris.
50 BISCAYNE BLVD CU9, MIAMI · Dade County
- Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
8235 NE 2 AVE, MIAMI · Dade County
- Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 3 rodent droppings on the floor behind soda reach in cooler, 4 rodent droppings on the floor under 3 compartment sink, 2 droppings on the floor under front counter, 2 droppings on the floor of the stairs by the 3 compartment sink, 15+ droppings on on the floor inside the walk in cooler and 3 rodent droppings on the floor under the mop sink.
- 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 shelves on top of 3 compartment sink heavily rusted.
- Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Throughout the establishment.
- Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. The entire establishment has no cove molding.
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1140 W 68 ST #A, HIALEAH · Dade County
- Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee washing their hands wearing gloves. Coached operator on proper procedures.
- Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked rice (55F - Cooling) inside walk in cooler . As per manager food began the cooling process on the previous day and never reached 41° F . Food has been out of temperature control for more than 4 hours. Operator discarded.
- Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked rice (55F - Cooling) inside walk in cooler . As per manager food began the cooling process on the previous day and never reached 41° F . Food has been out of temperature control for more than 4 hours. Operator discarded.
- Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw food being stored on Togo bags at walk in freezer.
- Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at the back of the establishment.
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328 CRANDON BLVD STE 120, KEY BISCAYNE · Dade County
- Observed Non-food grade towel used as liner for raw fish inside reach in cooler. Operator removed.
- Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket at reach in cooler located across grill.
- Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gasket throughout entire establishment.
- Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- Observed Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.