LE GENIE RESTAURANT
178 NE 167 ST · NORTH MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33162
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
50-17-3High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on 10/1/25. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: Observed license expired on 10/1/25. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-29: **Time Extended**
08A-20-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed all types of meat and fish mixed with one another in the reach in freezer **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: Observed all types of meat and fish mixed with one another in the reach in freezer. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-29: **Time Extended**
Intermediate 5
53A-04-6Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. 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 samie as an assistant manager hired over 2 months ago with no manager certificate. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** – From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: Observed samie as an assistant manager hired over 2 months ago with no manager certificate. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-29: Observed samie as an assistant manager hired over 2 months ago with no manager certificate. **Admin Complaint**
16-37-1Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-29: **Time Extended**
51-16-7Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. 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- Observed establishment remodel inside the kitchen. The kitchen hand washing sink is no longer next to ice machine, it was installed between the kitchen entrance door and the dishwasher. Observed establishment added an extra storage space next door in unit 174. There are 2 reach in freezers where chicken, fish and pork are being stored for the restaurant. There are cases of water, Arizona cans, and soda cans; racks to storage seasonings such as sugar, salt, oregano, sour orange mix and mojo. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** – From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: Observed establishment remodel inside the kitchen. The kitchen hand washing sink is no longer next to ice machine, it was installed between the kitchen entrance door and the dishwasher. Observed establishment added an extra storage space next door in unit 174. There are 2 reach in freezers where chicken, fish and pork are being stored for the restaurant. There are cases of water, Arizona cans, and soda cans; racks to storage seasonings such as sugar, salt, oregano, sour orange mix and mojo. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-29: Observed establishment remodel inside the kitchen. The kitchen hand washing sink is no longer next to ice machine, it was installed between the kitchen entrance door and the dishwasher. Observed establishment added an extra storage space next door in unit 174. There are 2 reach in freezers where chicken, fish and pork are being stored for the restaurant. There are cases of water, Arizona cans, and soda cans; racks to storage seasonings such as sugar, salt, oregano, sour orange mix and mojo. **Admin Complaint**
53B-02-5Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Gerda hired more than 2 years with no employee training. **Admin Complaint** – From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: Observed Gerda hired more than 2 years with no employee training. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-29: Observed Gerda hired more than 2 years with no employee training. **Admin Complaint**
16-08-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Sink compartments of three-compartment sink too small to accommodate utensils or equipment. Observed pots and pan in the establishment to big to fit in the 3 compartment sink. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: Observed pots and pan in the establishment to big to fit in the 3 compartment sink. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-29: **Time Extended**
Basic 5
14-11-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed dishwasher in poor repair due to plumbing still being worked on. As per manager Samie, plumber arrives tomorrow. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: Observed dishwasher in poor repair due to plumbing still being worked on. As per manager Samie, plumber arrives today. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-29: **Time Extended**
08B-36-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed establishment currently has on-going construction in kitchen area. Observed construction crew conducting repairs to walk in cooler at time of inspection. Observed container of uncovered turkey wings stored on the floor at kitchen exposed to dust due to construction. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: Observed establishment currently has on-going construction in kitchen area. Observed walk in cooler and walk in freezer under construction. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-29: **Time Extended**
14-73-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-29: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In the kitchen. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In the kitchen. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-29: **Time Extended**
06-01-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed Turkey thawing in ambient temperature in the kitchen under the steam table. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: Observed salted pollack thawing in room temperature. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-29: **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 4:42 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.