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5894 SUNSET DR · SOUTH MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33143

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 21, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3651318
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13473302
DBPR license2337185

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority7 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical15 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#7High Priority03G-04-5

High Priority – Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Observed 4 bags of octopus in ROP bags with garlic and herbs. In sous vide machine. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#8High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 4 bags of octopus in ROP bags with garlic and herbs. In sous vide machine. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale

Intermediate 7

#9Intermediate01C-10-4

Intermediate – Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Observed oyster and mussels in upstairs walk in cooler missing tag with product. Chef grabbed tags and placed with product. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#10Intermediate11-27-4

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** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#11Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. **Warning**

Warning
#12Intermediate02B-01-5

Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed both Tartares on menu not marked. **Warning**

Warning
#13Intermediate51-14-7

Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – bar area added. 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 upstairs "office area" renovated with new bar, hand sink and ice machine with reach in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#14Intermediate03G-50-1

Intermediate – Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed 4 bags of octopus in ROP bags with garlic and herbs In sous vide machine. **Warning**

Warning
#15Intermediate02A-01-5

Intermediate – Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Inspector provided advisory and operator printed on site and posted in lobby. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 6

#1Basic10-17-4

Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed across cook line between both coolers. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at oven door on cook line. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#3Basic51-13-4

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

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#4Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign at all hand sinks. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic21-44-1

Basic – Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed on floor at cook line. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic24-18-4

Basic – Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed at dish rack. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 11:15 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
2 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
2 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
2 observation(s)
Category 52 · Misrepresentation / misbranding
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.