LE GENIE RESTAURANT
178 NE 167 ST · NORTH MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33162
Inspection Summary
Emergency Closure Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
30 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 7
35A-09-4High Priority – Observed approximately 10+ dead flies in the reach in freezer. **Warning**
03D-02-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked chicken (47F – Cooling); cooked turkey (49F – Cooling); pork ear (49F – Cooling); cooked malanga (47F – Cooling); boiled crab legs (47F – Cooling); red snapper (47F – Cold Holding); oxtail (47F – Cooling) stored in the walk in freezer since yesterday morning, as per operator. Stop sale issued. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01B-36-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed cooked chicken (47F – Cooling); cooked turkey (49F – Cooling); pork ear (49F – Cooling); cooked malanga (47F – Cooling); boiled crab legs (47F – Cooling); red snapper (47F – Cold Holding); oxtail (47F – Cooling) stored in the walk in freezer since yesterday morning, as per operator. Stop sale issued. **Warning**
35A-02-7High Priority – Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 6+ live flies on the wall by the handwashing sink, 2 live flies on the wall by the walk in cooler. Observed approximately 100+ live flies in the storage room laying on top of whole vegetables like Yame, habanero peppers, dried spinach, malanga and green plantains. Observed approximately 150+ live flies flying in the storage room laying on single service items like foam containers and napkins. Observed approximately 50+ live flying insects laying on the storage shelves where mojo and different seasoning containers are stored. **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed salted pollock (67F – Cold Holding); chicken sauce (65F – Cold Holding); pork sauce (65F – Cold Holding);; raw shell egg (70F – Cold Holding) stored in the walk in cooler over night, as per operator. Stop sale issued **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed salted pollock (67F – Cold Holding); chicken sauce (65F – Cold Holding); pork sauce (65F – Cold Holding);; raw shell egg (70F – Cold Holding) stored in the walk in cooler over night, as per operator. Stop sale issued **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed goat (127F – Hot Holding) on top of stove for less than 1 hour, as per operator. Operator turned on burner. **Warning**
Intermediate 7
53A-04-6Intermediate – Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed samie as an assistant manager hired over 2 months ago with no manager certificate. **Warning**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 6 employees engaged in food preparation with no manager certification. Manager arrived. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In the kitchen. Operator brought new paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-16-7Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment has an extra storage space next door in unit 174. There are 2 reach in freezers where chicken, fish and pork are being stored for the restaurant. There are cases of water, Arizona cans, and soda cans; racks to storage seasonings such as sugar, salt, oregano, sour orange mix and mojo. **Warning**
53B-02-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Gertha hired more than 2 years with no employee training. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02D-02-4Intermediate – Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed black beans, cornmeal, flour, rice and sugar stored in containers with no name label. **Warning**
Basic 16
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water damage in the bathrooms and kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
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 walk in cooler with ambient temperature of 68F, and walk in freezer with ambient temperature of 48F. **Warning**
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine in disrepair in the kitchen. **Warning**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed back door by the bathrooms with gap on the floor. **Warning**
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By dishwasher and prep area. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed raw pork stored on the floor in the kitchen. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. **Warning**
35B-02-4Basic – Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed 2 bug zappers on top of whole vegetables and soda cases in the storage room. **Warning**
14-09-4Basic – Observed cutting board in the kitchen has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed cooked turkey and cooked chicken in the walk in freezer not covered. **Warning**
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By handwashing sink and dishwasher and walk in freezer. **Warning**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed multiple wet cloths stored on top of prep tables. **Warning**
36-10-4Basic – Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed walk in freezer and walk in cooler floor heavily soiled. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:25 AM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
5 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
5 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.