Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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FLORIDA CITY RESTAURANT

1209 NW 9 AVE · FLORIDA CITY · Dade County · FL 33034

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 8, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3610173
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10898165
DBPR license2334779

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority4 Intermediate15 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 3

#16High Priority50-17-3

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed current license expired.

#17High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken wings over raw shrimp. Operator fixed order during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#18High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 2 swai filet thawed completely in ROP.

Stop Sale

Intermediate 4

#19Intermediate11-27-4

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. Observed no poster or kit; inspector provided via email.

#20Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled shelves at dry food storage.

#21Intermediate31B-05-4

Intermediate – Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed at hand sink; paper towels unable to be used. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#22Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no training for 1 employee; Kamiul. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 15

#1Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed microwave exterior soiled.

#2Basic06-09-1

Basic – 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 2 swai filet thawed completely in ROP.

#3Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler at front counter out of service. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed case of oil on floor in dining area.

#5Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed buildup in all freezers. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic51-13-4

Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking poster; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#7Basic51-18-6

Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy on site.

#8Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood system soiled.

#9Basic36-64-5

Basic – Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed odor in kitchen near warewash.

#10Basic14-33-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in reach in coolers.

#11Basic25-32-4

Basic – Reuse of single-service or single-use articles.observed old spice containers reused for other seasonings.

#12Basic14-20-4

Basic – Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed under flat top.

#13Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of lids on floor at front counter.

#14Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed in kitchen area; soiled walls.

#15Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop in bucket; not in use.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 20, 2026 3:53 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 7 · Food not re-served
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
4 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 26 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 43 · Separation from living/private areas and restricted kitchen access
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 52 · Misrepresentation / misbranding
2 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.