Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

PHO 79 V

9503 S DIXIE HWY · PINECREST · Dade County · FL 33156

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 23, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3617635
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10908442
DBPR license2315903

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
7 High Priority4 Intermediate17 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical28 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 7

#18High Priority41-07-4

High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed rubbing alcohol stored above pots of soup cooling. Operator removed bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#19High Priority12A-11-4

High Priority – Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Observed employee come into kitchen hen after using restroom with no beginning hand wash. Inspector spoke to employee about proper techniques; chef washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#20High Priority08A-08-5

High Priority – Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed bowl of raw steak inside container of cooked chicken. Operator removed steak. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#21High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk in cooler; raw egg over cooked chicken. Operator removed eggs. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#22High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Bean sprouts (78F – Cold Holding) at front counter area. Operator placed more ice and water. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation
#23High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Operator removed. Observed spray bottle hanging on rack above sodas. Operator removed. Observed spray bottle of cleaner on counter where sugars are held for tea. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#24High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no breaker. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Intermediate 4

#25Intermediate11-27-4

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 form or kit; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#26Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled dish racks. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#27Intermediate22-31-4

Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry dish racks. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#28Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed on rack above sodas; bottle with no label if contents.

Basic 17

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust accumulation on air vents throughout establishment. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed cup on rack above pro table across cook line. Observed water bottle on microwave.

#3Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed multiple bags on rack above utensils at counter. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket in reach in across fryer.

#5Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed screen door with gap and hole. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed cases of matcha and coconut powder on floor at front bar.

#9Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on oven door. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#10Basic51-18-6

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

#11Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of coolers soiled, **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#12Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in walk in cooler.

#13Basic14-33-4

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

#14Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in reach n cooler at waiter station. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#15Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#16Basic42-01-4

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

Repeat Violation
#17Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container with no label at front bar.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 21, 2026 7:30 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
3 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
2 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
3 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
3 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
3 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
3 observation(s)
Category 43 · Separation from living/private areas and restricted kitchen access
1 observation(s)
Category 52 · Misrepresentation / misbranding
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.