Inspection Report

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723 N LINCOLN LN UNIT 103 · MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33139

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 25, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3601091
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10884755
DBPR license2337284

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority5 Intermediate1 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#2High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed two metal cans of tomatoes weighing 6.38 pounds each. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#3High Priority08A-04-5

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef over apples in the upright cooler in the back room. The manager moved the items to the correct shelves. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 5

#4Intermediate22-56-4

Intermediate – Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed the temperature maxed out at 153°F. **Warning**

Warning
#5Intermediate16-62-1

Intermediate – No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Warning**

Warning
#6Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Emiliana working as per the manager she has been working for approximately 6 months. **Warning**

Warning
#7Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#8Intermediate16-54-4

Intermediate – Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 1

#1Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic squeeze bottles with different liquids not labeled throughout. The manager labeled them. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 20, 2026 5:01 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
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.