FLORIDA CITY RESTAURANT
1209 NW 9 AVE · FLORIDA CITY · Dade County · FL 33034
Inspection Summary
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
35 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
41-05-4High Priority – Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed 1 bottle of raid stored in dry storage area.
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 40 rodent dropping behind reach in freezer in kitchen area. Also observed over 40 rodent droppings on preparation table next to raw chicken in kitchen area. Also observed 10 rodent droppings on glass plates on preparation table and observed 10 on dry storage shelf with onions, and powder beverage in kitchen area.
12A-09-4High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee touch phone then proceed to cook
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Raw Shrimp (50F – Cold Holding); Chicken Gizzards (50F); Chicken (52F – Hot Holding). As per operator, they were placed in the reach in cooler the previous day. Stop Sale Issued. **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Raw Shrimp (50F – Cold Holding); Chicken Gizzards (50F); Chicken (52F – Hot Holding). As per operator, they were placed in the reach in cooler the previous day. Stop Sale Issued. **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate 10
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stove soiled with old food debris and grease. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocker by fan.
27-24-5Intermediate – Hot water at three-compartment sink does not reach 85 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 3CS reaching temperature of 72F.
32-11-5Intermediate – Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet.
53A-01-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
27-06-4Intermediate – No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed 3CS reaching temperature of 72F.
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwash sinks throughout entire establishment.
05-08-4Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at customer bathroom.
31B-05-4Intermediate – Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper towel dispenser at hand wash sink in kitchen in disrepair.
Basic 20
32-05-4Basic – Bathroom facility in disrepair. Observed women's restroom in disrepair.
32-07-4Basic – Bathroom facility not clean. Observed handwash and toilet dirty in bathroom.
32-04-4Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
14-74-7Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in any unit until the units are repaired. Observed all coolers in establishment not maintaining proper temperatures.
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at white cutting board at front counter.
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach in kitchen behind reach in freezer. Also observed 3 dead roaches in rat trap near 3 compartment sink in kitchen area. Observed 1 dead roach near reach in freezer chest in kitchen area.
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed hood filters broken in kitchen. Also observed all reach in coolers in establishment maintaining an ambient temperature of above 50F.
51-09-4Basic – Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed establishment has 19 seats but is licensed for 8.
51-15-4Basic – Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer **Repeat Violation**
05-09-4Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at customer bathroom
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed AC vent soiled with dust in dining area. Also observed walls and floors soiled with grease throughout kitchen
36-64-5Basic – Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed objectionable odor throughout entire establishment.
12B-13-4Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed opened employee water bottle in reach in cooler.
29-08-4Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed water leaking from three compartment sink into metal container.
14-33-4Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at all reach in coolers.
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go containers stored on floor in dry storage area.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed chicken stored in reach in cooler uncovered.
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths stored on preparation table in kitchen.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:58 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.