Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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8901 SW 157 AVE #22 · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33196

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 21, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3563662
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10699287
DBPR license2332044

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority1 Intermediate13 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical19 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

19 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 5

#14High Priority50-17-3

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 10/01/2024.

#15High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over cheese in reach in cooler at front counter. Coached operator on proper procedure.

#16High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef in white reach in cooler near three compartment sink. Coached operator on proper procedure.

#17High Priority12A-09-4

High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee touched trash, rinsed gloves, touched face , then proceeded to food preparation without changing gloves. Coached operator on proper handwashing procedures.

#18High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed vacuum breaker missing at mop sink.

Intermediate 1

#19Intermediate53A-14-4

Intermediate – Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed operator unaware of correct sanitizer concentration. Coached operator on correct procedures.

Basic 13

#1Basic32-04-4

Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.

#2Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout all food preparation areas.

#3Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage in ceiling at front counter entrance.

#4Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee lunch stored in reach in cooler at front counter near customer beverages.

#5Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed hole in floor in kitchen near back exit door.

#6Basic08B-47-4

Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed box of beef empanadas stored less than 6 inches of the floor at kitchen entrance.

#7Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed 3 buckets of sugar stored on floor near three compartment sink.

#8Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in all reach in freezers in establishment.

#9Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at front counter.

#10Basic14-33-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves rusted at front counter.

#11Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed empanadas stored in reach in freezer at front counter uncovered.

#12Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind three compartment sink soiled with grease.

#13Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt container stored on stove unlabeled. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 14, 2026 2:34 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
5 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
4 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.