Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

FUEGOS DEL SUR

8202 MILLS DR · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33183

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 26, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3618952
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10910515
DBPR license2337575

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority2 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical16 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#11High Priority03D-02-5

High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed MASHED POTATOES (50F – Cooling) at walk in cooler, as per chef made the day prior.

#12High Priority01B-07-4

High Priority – Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed mashed potatoes at walk in cooler moldy and unwholesome. Chef discarded product.

Stop Sale
#13High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed MASHED POTATOES (50F – Cooling) at walk in cooler, as per chef made the day prior.

Stop Sale
#14High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at mop sink splitter.

Intermediate 2

#15Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – 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 more than four employees without a certified food manager present. Manager arrived during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#16Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed mashed potatoes got a cream, potato salad cooked ground beef all missing production date, prepared on site at first walk in cooler.

Basic 10

#1Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tank at rear of restaurant, not secured **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed sauté pans, metal pots, and ceramic bowls on drying next to dish machine at warewashing area not inverted.

#3Basic13-07-4

Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed multiple servers wearing bracelets engaging in food service.

#4Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at both side exit doors on side of door.

#5Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken floor tile at walk in freezer door.

#6Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed cases of fry oil stored on the floor next to side exit at prep area.

#7Basic10-08-5

Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle touching ice. Employee removed scoop from ice. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler/ Walk-in. Cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves at walk in cooler soiled with mold like substance.

#9Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed empanadas at second walk-in cooler not covered.

#10Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall next to milk at first walk in cooler soiled soiled with mold like substance.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 20, 2026 4:52 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
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
2 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 52 · Misrepresentation / misbranding
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.