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.
2167 S BAYSHORE DR, MIAMI · Dade County
- Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm); operator prime machine new Dishwasher (Chlorine 50ppm)
- Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink used as dump sink with food remnants inside.
- Handwash sink does not have running water or enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Observed low water pressure for both hand sinks at cook line and bathroom.
- Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at ice machine.
- Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed fryer and ovens soiled with food and grease debris.
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5406 NW 72 AVE, MIAMI · Dade County
- 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. Emailed form to operator.
- Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employees name Rodolfo, with more than 2 months of being hired.
- Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Certified manager unable to answer the ware washing procedure. Instructed operator how to set up the three compartment sink correctly.
- 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 portable container freezer on the back of the establishment, food storage inside chicken, ground beef, bagels, hash brown.
- Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser with no label. Operator labeled it during inspection.
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5406 NW 72 AVE, MIAMI · Dade County
- Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser with no label.
- Covered waste receptacle not provided in womens bathroom.
414 SW 22 AVE, MIAMI · Dade County
- No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
- No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
- 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.
- 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.
1 DUVAL ST, KEY WEST · Monroe County
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler across from cook line French fries (53F - Cold Holding), sweet potatoes (56F - Cold Holding) operator placed in reach in cooler for rapid cooling.
- Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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 in reach in cooler across from cook line 2 pounds of yellow fin tuna defrosted in ROP packaging. Person in charge discarded tuna during time of inspection.
- No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at hand wash sink across from ware wash area. Person in charge provided paper towel during time of inspection.
- Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board at cook line.
- Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler across from cook line with door in disrepair.
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231 MAGARET ST, LANDS END VILLAGE, KEY WEST · Monroe County
- Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Ice. Plastic bottles of syrup were observed being stored directly on ice for customers to consume. Located bar area..
- Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Bar area. Plastic bottles of syrup were observed being stored directly on ice for customers to consume.
- Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
- Employee eating while preparing food.
- Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Bar area.
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1075 DUVAL ST STE C12, KEY WEST · Monroe County
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line fliptop raw chicken (50F - Cold Holding); crab cake (48F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding), as per employee there since the previous night.
- All food has been removed from lift lid units non food grade bags Not observed at callback inspection.
- At callback inspection Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observe sink with no vacuum breaker at prep area.
- Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed at cook line fliptop raw chicken (50F - Cold Holding); crab cake (48F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding), as per employee there since the previous night.
- At callback inspection observed 3 live roaches on the wall in dish area around door way. Observed 2 live roaches on the wall near handwashing sink . Observed one live roaches crawling on containers over triple sink until repairs. Observed 3 dead roaches inside lift lid unit on cook line . Observed one live roach crawling on lift lid unit on cook line
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2796 N ROOSEVELT BLVD, KEY WEST · Monroe County
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter pats 71 F
- Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. The can opener blade is soiled
- Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Smoked salmon on breakfast men not identified as raw or undercooked
- Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers are dusty in walk-in cooler
- Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plastic fork and knives not stored with handle out
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2001 S ROOSEVELT BLVD, KEY WEST · Monroe County
- Observed accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
618 DUVAL ST, KEY WEST · Monroe County
- Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked mushrooms (126F - Hot Holding) as per operator less than one hour. Operator stored on top of the flat grill.
- 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 paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen.
- Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed bar mat soiled located in service station.
- Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
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5130 OVERSEAS HWY, KEY WEST · Monroe County
- Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed can opener rusted.
505 FRONT ST, KEY WEST · Monroe County
- Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
- Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed utensil stored inside hand wash sink near dishwasher machine. Operator removed during inspection.
- Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Jim, Momel.
- Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
- Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Kitchen.
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708 DUVAL ST, DOWNSTAIRS, KEY WEST · Monroe County
- Stop Sale issued. Fish reduced oxygen packaged on premises, or commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish labeled with instructions to remain frozen until time of use, not held frozen. Observed 4 ROP mahi mahi loins defrosted in reach in cooler across from grill station. Operator discarded of mahi mahi loins during time of inspection.
- Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in walk in cooler raw beef patties stored above cooked shrimp. Operator stored beef patties below cooked shrimp.
- Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed drain in line hand wash sink across from cook line in down stairs prep sink.
- No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel in hand wash sink to the left of walk in cooler. Operator provided paper towel. Observed no paper towel in hand wash sink in out door bar area. Operator provided paper towel.
- No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink in outdoor bar area. Operator provided soap during time of inspection.
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414 SIMONTON ST, KEY WEST · Monroe County
- Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
3102 FLAGLER AVE, KEY WEST · Monroe County
- Establishment does not have an employee certified as a food manager. As per operator, Tina Cassidy is the kitchen manager. Establishment is not preparing food during time of inspection.
- Observed establishment using quaternary tablets with out proper test kit to measure concentration.
- Observed no license displayed during time of inspection.
- Observed ice buildup chest freezer across from kitchen service window.
518 FLEMING ST, KEY WEST · Monroe County
- Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb outside back door
- Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
1014 N OCEAN DR, HOLLYWOOD · Broward County
- Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In kitchen, in reach in freezer, raw shrimp stored over ready to eat lasagna. Nothing commercially packaged. In walk in cooler, raw chicken stored over ready to eat mozzarella. Operator moved raw chicken to bottom shelf.
- Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In kitchen in cooler drawers, raw mahi in reduced oxygen package. Employee stated thawed overnight.
- Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. On brunch menu, menu offers smoked salmon. No consumer advisory.
- 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. 4new employs employed less than one month.
- 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. In kitchen in cooler drawers, raw mahi in reduced oxygen package. Employee stated thawed overnight.
2468 WILTON DR, WILTON MANORS · Broward County
- Time extended until next routine inspection.
- Time extended until next routine inspection.
1821 E SAMPLE RD, POMPANO BEACH · Broward County
- Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator remade and retested at 100ppm.
- Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed macaroni salad in walk in cooler prepared three days ago per operator with no date marking.
4840 POWERLINE RD, FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County
- Pesticide-emitting strip present in ware washing area. Operator removed and discarded
- Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at 2 door reach in cooler at front counter. Employee removed water and cleaned and sanitized
- Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at 2 door reach in cooler across from. Employee cleaned and sanitized
3003 NE 32 AVE, FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County
- Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Walk in unit #2 -cooked pasta 49-50F, prepared last night and held in this unit overnight. Item not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale.
- Walk in unit #2 -cooked pasta 49-50F, prepared last night and held in this unit overnight. Item not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale.
2401 W SUNRISE BLVD, FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County
- Bathroom door frame not in good condition. Observed metal decay with sharp edges.
- Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Multiple tiles missing in kitchen.
- Employee eating while preparing food. Manager corrected.
- Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed active dripping water through the ceiling tile in back kitchen.
- Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on clean shelf above 3 compartment sink area.
5986 S FLAMINGO RD, COOPER CITY · Broward County
- Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed employee turn on and off cold water faucet only to wash hands. Explained to operator correct hand washing techniques.
- Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
1 COMMERCIAL BLVD, LAUDERDALE-BY-THE-SE · Broward County
- Dishwasher - main bar (Chlorine 0ppm).
- Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
- Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By ice machine - water along wall under reach in cooler.
1034 NW 10 AVE, FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County
- Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over raw bean sprouts. Operator relocated to bottom shelf.
- Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed cases of fryer shortening stored in employee restroom. Operator relocated.
- Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves.
5219 W BROWARD BLVD, PLANTATION · Broward County
- No soap provided at front handwash sink. Operator added soap.
- Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
- Hole in or other damage to wall by the entrance to the kitchen.
- Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Operator removed tin foil.
1505 S FEDERAL HWY, DANIA BEACH · Broward County
- Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. In cooler drawers on cook line, raw beef over cooked chicken wings. Operator moved raw to bottom cooler drawer.
- In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line, standing water 113°F with in use utensils. Operator turned up temperature for water.