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9621 S DIXIE HWY · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 331562804

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 17, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Admin. complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3592216
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID13551235
DBPR license2303388

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate15 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical19 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#16High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed reach in cooler in storage area with ambient temp of 55F. The following TCS foods stored inside: garlic butter (51F – Cold Holding); cut tomato (45F – Cold Holding). As per operator, since prior day. Observed dessert cooler with ambient temp of 49F, the following TCS foods stored inside: Dessert cooler: key lime pie (56F – Cold Holding); banana créme pie (49F – Cold Holding); créme br\00C3\00BBlée (47F – Cold Holding). As per operator, since prior day. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** – From follow-up inspection 2025-10-17: Observed garlic butter (45F Cold Holding) in reach in cooler next to storage area. As per operator, butter made the night before. **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin ComplaintStop Sale
#17High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed reach in cooler in storage area with ambient temp of 55F. The following TCS foods stored inside: garlic butter (51F – Cold Holding); cut tomato (45F – Cold Holding). As per operator, since prior day. Observed dessert cooler with ambient temp of 49F, the following TCS foods stored inside: Dessert cooler: key lime pie (56F – Cold Holding); banana créme pie (49F – Cold Holding); créme br\00C3\00BBlée (47F – Cold Holding). As per operator, since prior day. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** – From follow-up inspection 2025-10-17: Observed garlic butter (45F Cold Holding) in reach in cooler next to storage area. As per operator, butter made the night before. **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 2

#18Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener. Observed soiled knife magnets. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-10-17: **Time Extended**

Warning
#19Intermediate22-31-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food and dish racks. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-10-17: **Time Extended**

Warning

Basic 15

#1Basic16-21-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-10-17: **Time Extended**

Warning
#2Basic14-01-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup inside of Gorgonzola cheese. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-10-17: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic36-36-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Observed above employee bathroom, observed in storage area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-10-17: **Time Extended**

Warning
#4Basic36-32-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed several tiles with water damage. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-10-17: **Time Extended**

Warning
#5Basic36-34-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust accumulation on air vents in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-10-17: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#6Basic14-74-7

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler in storage area with ambient temp of 55F. The following TCS foods stored inside: garlic butter (51F – Cold Holding); cut tomato (45F – Cold Holding). **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-10-17: Observed garlic butter (45F Cold Holding) in reach in cooler next to storage area. As per operator, butter made the night before. **Time Extended**

Warning
#7Basic36-17-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked floor tiles throughout kitchen. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-10-17: **Time Extended**

Warning
#8Basic14-69-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in ice cream chest freezer. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-10-17: **Time Extended**

Warning
#9Basic23-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in coolers. Observed soiled hood system. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-10-17: **Time Extended**

Warning
#10Basic14-33-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in multiple reach in coolers. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-10-17: **Time Extended**

Warning
#11Basic25-32-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed sour cream containers washed and reused for other food items. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-10-17: **Time Extended**

Warning
#12Basic24-18-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed forks face up in dry storage bin. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-10-17: **Time Extended**

Warning
#13Basic36-02-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout kitchen and coolers. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-10-17: **Time Extended**

Warning
#14Basic14-17-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in coolers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-10-17: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#15Basic36-27-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed in kitchen. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-10-17: **Time Extended**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 19, 2026 8:20 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
5 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 26 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
6 observation(s)

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