THE KNIFE STEAK HOUSE
1455 1455 NW 107 AVE · DORAL · Dade County · FL 33172
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
01B-02-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : High 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 shrimp salad (45F – Cold Holding); coleslaw (45F – Cold Holding); rice moro (47F – Cold Holding); ceviche (46F – Cold Holding); potato salad (45F – Cold Holding); lentil soup (46F – Cold Holding); Russian salad (46F – Cold Holding); chicken salad (46F – Cold Holding); cooked vegetables (46F – Cold Holding); empanada beef filling (58F – Cold Holding); cooked beef (53F – Cold Holding); blue cheese (47F – Cold Holding); feta cheese (46F – Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (46F – Cold Holding); sliced ham (47F – Cold Holding); cooked beef matahambre (47F – Cold Holding); Swiss cheese (47F – Cold Holding); cut lettuce (46F – Cold Holding); cooked chicken (53F – Cooling); chef salad (canned tuna and vegetables) (46F – Cold Holding); cooked mushrooms (46F – Cold Holding); cook eggplant (46F – Cold Holding); MEAT WALK IN COOLER: raw beef (46F – Cold Holding); raw beef coulotte (46F – Cold Holding); raw chicken (47F – Cold Holding); raw por spare ribs (47F); raw lamb (47F – Cold Holding); raw pork Boston butt (48F – Cold Holding); raw chicken leg meat (47F – Cold Holding); mozzarella cheese blocks (47F – Cold Holding); whole raw pig (47F – Cold Holding); sausage parillera (47F – Cold Holding); blood sausage (47F – Cold Holding); pork sausage (47F – Cold Holding); raw tripe (45F – Cold Holding); beef sirloin (47F – Cold Holding) as per staff from previous day and some from the 23rd and 24th of current month **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-01-02: 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. At time of callback inspection observed : Pork loin 48°F, chicken meat 46°F, beef sirloin 47°F, parillera sausage 49°F, provolone cheese 45°F, Russian salad 48°F, ceviche 47°F, chicken salad 47°F, blue cheese 46°F, butter 47°F, Moro rice 46°F, cooked vegetables 47°F, cooked ham 47°F. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shrimp salad (45F – Cold Holding); coleslaw (45F – Cold Holding); rice moro (47F – Cold Holding); ceviche (46F – Cold Holding); potato salad (45F – Cold Holding); lentil soup (46F – Cold Holding); Russian salad (46F – Cold Holding); chicken salad (46F – Cold Holding); cooked vegetables (46F – Cold Holding); empanada beef filling (58F – Cold Holding); cooked beef (53F – Cold Holding); blue cheese (47F – Cold Holding); feta cheese (46F – Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (46F – Cold Holding); sliced ham (47F – Cold Holding); cooked beef matahambre (47F – Cold Holding); Swiss cheese (47F – Cold Holding); cut lettuce (46F – Cold Holding); chef salad (canned tuna and vegetables) (46F – Cold Holding); cooked mushrooms (46F – Cold Holding); cook eggplant (46F – Cold Holding); MEAT WALK IN COOLER: raw beef (46F – Cold Holding); raw beef coulotte (46F – Cold Holding); raw chicken (47F – Cold Holding); raw por spare ribs (47F); raw lamb (47F – Cold Holding); raw pork Boston butt (48F – Cold Holding); raw chicken leg meat (47F – Cold Holding); mozzarella cheese blocks (47F – Cold Holding); whole raw pig (47F – Cold Holding); sausage parillera (47F – Cold Holding); blood sausage (47F – Cold Holding); pork sausage (47F – Cold Holding); raw tripe (45F – Cold Holding); beef sirloin (47F – Cold Holding)as per staff from previous day and some from the 23rd and 24th of current month. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-01-02: At time of callback inspection observed : Pork loin 48°F, chicken meat 46°F, beef sirloin 47°F, parillera sausage 49°F, provolone cheese 45°F, Russian salad 48°F, ceviche 47°F, chicken salad 47°F, blue cheese 46°F, butter 47°F, Moro rice 46°F, cooked vegetables 47°F, cooked ham 47°F. **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 1
31B-02-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink by grill station. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-01-02: At time of callback inspection observed No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, at handwashing sink by grill station. **Time Extended**
Basic 11
23-24-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed both handles at walk in cooler units with food debris/soil residues. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-01-02: At time of callback inspection observed both handles at walk in cooler units with food debris/soil residues. **Time Extended**
36-36-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Observed tile missing over preparation area at cooking line above reach in cooler. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-01-02: At time of callback inspection observed tile missing over preparation area at cooking line above reach in cooler. **Time Extended**
36-34-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed all throughout the kitchen preparation areas and ware washing. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-01-02: At time of callback inspection observed Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. all throughout the kitchen preparation areas and ware washing. **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 this unit until the unit is repaired. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-01-02: At time of callback inspection observed Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. **Time Extended**
14-11-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed doors in poor repair at both walk in coolers. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-01-02: At time of callback inspection observed doors in poor repair at both walk in coolers. **Time Extended**
35B-01-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-01-02: At time of callback inspection observed exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Time Extended**
36-12-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed heavily pitted floor at cooking line. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-01-02: At time of callback inspection observed heavily pitted floor at cooking line. **Time Extended**
36-24-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed exposed studs and sheetrock missing at wall next to reach in cooler wall. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-01-02: At time of callback inspection observed exposed studs and sheetrock missing at wall next to reach in cooler wall. **Time Extended**
23-03-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets at reach in cooler at cook line, also at both walk in cooler units. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-01-02: At time of callback inspection observed soiled gaskets at reach in cooler at cook line, also at both walk in cooler units. **Time Extended**
22-16-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at unit by cook line. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-01-02: At time of callback inspection observed reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues, at unit by cook line. **Time Extended**
36-27-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at 3 compartment sink area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-01-02: At time of callback inspection observed Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust, at 3 compartment sink area. **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 18, 2026 12:24 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
5 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.