FLORIDA CITY RESTAURANT
1209 NW 9 AVE · FLORIDA CITY · Dade County · FL 33034
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
26 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
35A-04-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : High 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. – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: Observed 2 rodent droppings on preparation table. **Time Extended**
Intermediate 8
22-02-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stove soiled with old food debris and grease. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: Observed stove soiled with old food debris and grease. **Time Extended**
31A-09-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocker by fan. – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: Observed hand wash sink blocker by fa **Time Extended**
32-11-5Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. **Time Extended**
53A-01-7Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Time Extended**
31B-02-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwash sinks throughout entire establishment. – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: Observed no paper towels at handwash sinks throughout entire establishment. **Time Extended**
05-08-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products **Time Extended**
31B-03-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at customer bathroom. – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: Observed at customer bathroom. **Time Extended**
31B-05-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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. – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: Observed paper towel dispenser at hand wash sink in kitchen in disrepair **Time Extended**
Basic 17
32-05-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Bathroom facility in disrepair. Observed women's restroom in disrepair. – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: Observed women's restroom in disrepair. **Time Extended**
32-07-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Bathroom facility not clean. Observed handwash and toilet dirty in bathroom. – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: Observed handwash and toilet dirty in bathroom. **Time Extended**
32-04-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Time Extended**
14-74-7Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – 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. – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: Observed all coolers in establishment not maintaining proper temperatures. **Time Extended**
14-09-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at white cutting board at front counter. – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: Observed at white cutting board at front counter. **Time Extended**
14-11-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – 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. – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: Also observed all reach in coolers in establishment maintaining an ambient temperature of above 50F. **Time Extended**
51-09-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – 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. – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: 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 **Time Extended**
51-15-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. **Time Extended**
14-69-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer **Time Extended**
05-09-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Time Extended**
31B-04-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at customer bathroom – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: Observed at customer bathroom **Time Extended**
23-03-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – 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 – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: Observed AC vent soiled with dust in dining area. Also observed walls and floors soiled with grease throughout kitchen **Time Extended**
36-64-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed objectionable odor throughout entire establishment. – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: Observed objectionable odor throughout entire establishment. **Time Extended**
29-08-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed water leaking from three compartment sink into metal container. – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: Observed water leaking from three compartment sink into metal container **Time Extended**
14-33-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at all reach in coolers. – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: Observed at all reach in coolers. **Time Extended**
25-05-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go containers stored on floor in dry storage area. – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: Observed to go containers and sugar stored on floor in dining area **Time Extended**
21-12-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths stored on preparation table in kitchen. – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: Observed wet wiping cloths stored on preparation table in kitchen. **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 22, 2026 1:07 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
5 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
5 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
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.