Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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Restaurant Inspection

15544 SW 72 STREET, (15540/44/48) · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33193

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 3, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3681831
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13577526
DBPR license2337076

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority7 Intermediate16 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical28 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#17High Priority35A-02-7

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. Observed one small flying insects flying in the air inside meat prep area. Operator exterminated flying insect and discarded. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#18High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed pineapple sword stored next to raw picana, also observed raw sausage stored next to garlic picana.

#19High Priority12A-02-4

High Priority – Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed server brought dirty dishes and prepared desserts without washing hands first.

#20High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed mash potato 110F Hold Holding. Operator start reheating the mash potato. Final temperature 157F Reheating.Observed pork ribs at 126F Hot Holding. As per operator item has been there for less than an hour.

#21High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker installed at hose bibb located next to mop sink.

Intermediate 7

#22Intermediate05-07-4

Intermediate – Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. Observed thermometer not calibrated. Coached operator the correct parameters.

#23Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with food residue.

#24Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink inside prep area with meat blood residue.

#25Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed chlorine sanitizer test strip expired since 09/2025.

#26Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at hand wash sink located in meat prep area.

#27Intermediate03F-10-5

Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written procedures available for use of time as public health.

#28Intermediate05-10-4

Intermediate – Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. Observed probe thermometer not used to ensure proper temperature of meat.

Basic 16

#1Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in coolers and reach in freezer throughout the entire establishment with accumulation of grease on door handles.

#2Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation area located in meat prep area.

#3Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed two green cutting boards, two yellow cutting boards that has cuts marks and are no longer cleanable.

#4Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed prep table inside meat prep area that the below shelves is rusted.

#5Basic24-15-4

Basic – Equipment located in an area not protected from overhead leakage of pipes, drains and other sources. Observed clean pans stored under a split air conditioner next to kitchen exit door.

#6Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap in the handle of the kitchen exit door.

#7Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing blood inside walk in cooler located outside the premises. Operator cleaned during inspection.

#8Basic36-01-4

Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed floor soiled with accumulation of grease and food debris inside meat prep area, also next to mop sink. Observed floor with debris residue under bar counter.

#9Basic10-17-4

Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed a knife stored between the wall and three compartment sink.

#10Basic21-04-4

Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wiping cloth under white cutting board across grill station.

#11Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed Interior of microwave has accumulation of grease.

#12Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed heavy grease accumulation on kitchen walls back equipment. Additionally, also observed hood on top of grilled and the hood with accumulation of grease. Observed spray hose soiled at three compartment sink.

#13Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler interior soiled with blood residue located in meat prep area. Observed reach in cooler top counter and below with accumulation of food debris, grease across the grilled.

#14Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a box of single- service lid stored on floor next to bins of rice.

#15Basic36-02-5

Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete floor in food preparation inside kitchen area.

#16Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with food debris inside meat prep area.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 7:37 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
2 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
2 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
3 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 26 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
5 observation(s)

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