MONSERRATE RESTAURANTE
9545 NW 41 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33178
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
22 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
08A-04-5High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken stored over peeled potatoes and raw beef over lettuce at walk-in cooler. Coached operator on correct procedure.
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed cooked maduros stored at steam table under dripping condensation hose. Product was discarded and hose was moved away from food products.
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork (88F – Hot Holding) at cook line next to fryers. As per manager, less than 1 hour. Products was moved to reach-in freezer for rapid cooling. Coached manager on correct procedure. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 3
53B-15-4Intermediate – Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Observed staff member at cook line not knowing minimum cooking temperature of chicken. Coached staff member on correct procedure.
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board soiled next to walk-in cooler entrance. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degreaser stored on plastic spray bottle with no label at three compartment sink. Coached manager on correct procedure.
Basic 16
32-04-4Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at bathroom used by staff.
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at front counter area.
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled at kitchen area.. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-6Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed at bathroom used by staff.
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cutting board next to entrance to walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in freezer gaskets next to three compartment sink in disrepair and walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer gaskets in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed box of raw beef and raw pork stored on floor at walk-in freezer and box of frying oil on floor at dry storage area. Coached operator on correct procedure. **Repeat Violation**
08B-52-4Basic – Food stored under dripping water line. Observed cooked maduros stored at steam table under dripping condensation hose. Product was discarded and hose moved away from food products. **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at front counter units.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer gaskets soiled and both units fan guards soiled.
14-33-4Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at u it next to back exit door.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed cooked beef, cut tomatoes, cut lettuce, and peeled potatoes not covered at walk-in cooler. Also observed beef empanadas and pig feets not covered at walk-in freezer. Coached manager on correct procedure. Manager started covering products during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled near warewashing machine and inside walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths not stored in sanitizer solution at kitchen area.
21-07-4Basic – Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed sanitizing bucket chlorine solution at 0 ppm concentration at front counter. Manager added chlorine with a new 100 ppm concentration. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 8, 2026 12:48 PM.
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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.