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DON CAMARON SEAFOOD GRILL & MARKET

501 NW 37 AVE · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33125

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJune 3, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3582686
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10791165
DBPR license2327639

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority5 Intermediate12 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical22 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#13High Priority03D-01-5

High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed chicken soup inside reach in cooler 92F according to manager more than 3 hours cooling . **Warning**

Warning
#14High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over salsa at produce walk in cooler. Manager rearranged products. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#15High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw ground beef (48F – Cold Holding) at room temperature across from ware washing area. As per employee, less than 4 hours. Observed raw salmon (45F – Cold Holding) Observed pooled eggs (60F – Cold Holding) at room temperature. As per manager, less than 2 hours. Employee added ice to surrounding container. Observed cooked chicken (47F – Cold Holding) at 3 door prep cooler at cook line. As per manager, less than 2 hours. Observed raw mixed seafood (68F – Cold Holding) at walk in cooler. As per manager, less than 2 hours. Manager removed lid from product. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#16High 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 white rice (128F – Hot Holding) at hot box. As per manager, less than 4 hours. Manager voluntarily discarded product. Observed fries (117F – Hot Holding) at room temperature at cook line. Observed mashed potatoes (128F – Hot Holding) at expo steam table. Manager took product to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#17High Priority41-27-4

High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 400+ppm) next to steam table area. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 5

#18Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Printed and provided manager with clean up procedures. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#19Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residue inside handwashing sink next to dishwashing area. Manager cleaned properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#20Intermediate05-08-4

Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**

Warning
#21Intermediate53A-14-4

Intermediate – Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed manager unaware of minimum hot holding temperature. **Warning**

Warning
#22Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water available when valve is open at hand sink at cook line. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 12

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic bowl stored inside containers in rice at steam table. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents near cook line and above preparation table across from 3 compartment sink soiled with black substance. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed container of raw clams and raw salmon stored on floor at walk in freezer. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic14-42-4

Basic – Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed gaps in hood filters. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven has accumulation of food debris. Observed inside oven at cook line. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic05-09-4

Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer provided at reach in cooler drawers at cook line. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic12B-13-4

Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee open bottle water being stored inside reach in cooler across from dishwasher machine. Manager removed and discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#8Basic35B-05-4

Basic – Outer openings not protected during operation. Observed bay doors at seafood market area opened during inspection. Advised manager to maintain doors closed to install air curtains. **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic01C-06-5

Basic – Oysters removed from original container for long-term storage. Observed inside walk in cooler. Coached manager on proper procedure. **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at preparation coolers at cook line. **Warning**

Warning
#11Basic21-09-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. **Warning**

Warning
#12Basic21-08-4

Basic – Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 150ppm) underneath steam table beside cook line. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 9, 2026 12:12 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
3 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 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.