Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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MICHAEL'S GENUINE FOOD & DRINK

130 NE 40 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33137

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 14, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3563838
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10700130
DBPR license2331630

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority7 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical16 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#8High Priority08B-02-4

High Priority – Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed oranges, olives, limes and lemons not protected by contamination at the bar. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#9High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken (101F – Hot Holding) stored in a tray by the grill for less than 30 minutes. Operator placed to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 7

#10Intermediate01C-05-4

Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#11Intermediate01C-03-4

Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#12Intermediate02B-01-5

Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed oysters, tuna carpaccio, ceviche and beef tartare.

#13Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Warewashing area.

#14Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink.warewashing area.

#15Intermediate02D-02-4

Intermediate – Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed semolina flour container with no name label. Operator placed name. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#16Intermediate53B-14-5

Intermediate – 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 Chello and Natalie with expired certificate. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 7

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

#2Basic13-04-4

Basic – Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 3 employees engaged in food preparation with no beard guard.

#3Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees with no hair net engaged in food preparation.

#4Basic16-38-5

Basic – Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine.

#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan covers in the walk in cooler

#6Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed cobia in standing water thawing. Operator placed under running water. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#7Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 11, 2026 12:19 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
2 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 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.