ORIGINAL LOTS OF LOX (THE)
14995 SOUTH DIXIE HWY · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33176
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
42 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 8
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed can of corned beef hash heavily dented on can rack next to ovens. **Repeat Violation**
12A-07-5High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee change gloves then begin working with food preparing customer order without first washing hands.
12A-13-4High Priority – Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee grab dirty plate from the floor then touch clean utensils without changing gloves and washing hands.
08A-04-5High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over unwashed cantaloupe inside walk in cooler.
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw smoked salmon stored over cooked vegetables inside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef inside reach in cooler next to ovens.
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed raw mahi completely thawed inside reduced oxygen package inside reach in cooler near to ice machine.
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sausages (90-94F – Hot Holding) at steam table, as per operator for one hour. Observed split pea soup (120F – Hot Holding) in soup steam table, as per operator for 30 mins.
Intermediate 6
16-08-4Intermediate – Dish machine too small to accommodate utensils or equipment. Observed multiple large pots that cannot fit inside dish machine. **Repeat Violation**
53A-03-7Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed manager certificate expired for John Poulos 2/20/2025.
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed deli slicer soiled in prep area. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink in dish area blocked by trash can
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bucket stored inside hand sink in dish area **Repeat Violation**
27-16-4Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water shut off at hand sink at cook line.
Basic 28
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup with no handle stored inside container of sugar on shelf next to ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed carbon dioxide tanks secured together, not secured to anything stable. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In kitchen/prep areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed multiple ceiling tiles with water damage.
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled in wait station area. **Repeat Violation**
24-27-4Basic – Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed clean cutting board next to hand sink at front counter exposed to splash. **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice bucket stored not inverted near ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
14-74-7Basic – 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. Observed front counter display cooler with ambient temperature 50F. Advised operator to add ice to TCS foods to keep proper temperatures.
06-09-1Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed raw mahi completely thawed inside reduced oxygen package inside reach in cooler near to ice machine.
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on cook line.
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee purse stored on shelf with sodas. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed sliding door of display cooler in disrepair at front counter. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At bottom of back door next to ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor inside walk in cooler heavily soiled underneath shelves. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed box of cream cheese stored on floor inside walk in cooler.
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop stored inside container of sugar with handle in contact with sugar
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled throughout establishment. Observed front counter reach in cooler doors soiled. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck to clean containers on rack in dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Inside reach in cooler next to ovens.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed cooked meats and cooked potatoes stored not covered inside walk in cooler. Observed raw chicken stored not covered inside reach in cooler next to ovens. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4Basic – Walk-in/Reach-in cooler/freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed walk in shelves soiled. Observed interior of reach in freezers in back prep area soiled. Observed interior of display coolers soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled near dish area. **Repeat Violation**
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leak at pipe from hand sink next to cook line. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored inside mop bucket. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towel not stored inside sanitizer bucket at cook line.
14-06-4Basic – Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed wood used as shelf under prep table not properly sealed with boxes of potatoes and onions stored on top. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar not labeled on shelf near ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 21, 2026 8:13 AM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
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5 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
5 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 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.