Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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TJ KITCHEN

15327 NW 7 AVE · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33169

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 20, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3628537
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10924461
DBPR license2336114

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedAugust 20, 2025 10:46 AM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedSeptember 2, 2025 12:00 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority0 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#8High 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 white rice (48F – Cooling) at reach in cooler. As per operator, prepared on previous night. **Warning**

Warning
#9High Priority01B-07-4

High Priority – Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed 2 cans of tomato paste open with mold inside. **Admin Complaint**

Admin ComplaintStop Sale
#10High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live roaches under prep table located at kitchen. Observed 4 live roach by reach in cooler located across from cook line. Observed 2 live roach on the floor mounted bread maker in kitchen, 3 live roaches on the wall behind bread maker, 2 live roaches crawling on the shelves where baking soda and seasonings are stored located across from cook line. **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint
#11High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed milk (47F – Cold Holding) stored in the reach in cooler over night,as per operator. Stop sale issued Observed white rice (48F – Cooling) at reach in cooler. As per operator, prepared on previous night. **Admin Complaint**

Admin ComplaintStop Sale
#12High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk (47F – Cold Holding) stored in the reach in cooler over night,as per operator. Stop sale issued **Admin Complaint**

Admin ComplaintStop Sale

Basic 7

#1Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed red cutting board with heavy cut marks. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#2Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches on the floor by reach in freezer located across from cook line, approximately 5+ dead roaches on the wall behind floor mounted bread maker in kitchen, 5 dead roaches on top of the reach in freezer located across from cook line , 1 dead roach in the bathroom, approximately 5+ dead roaches in the lobby. Warning **Warning**

Warning
#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 owner meals in the reach in cooler stored with restaurant food. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint
#5Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In the kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic14-33-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic33-34-4

Basic – Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Observed front counter storage area not organized. Observed car seats, mattress and bed spring in the hallway of the bathroom. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:27 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
2 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 34 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.