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14501 S DIXIE HWY · PALMETO BAY · Dade County · FL 33176

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 14, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Admin. complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3672442
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID13608847
DBPR license2336451

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
6 High Priority3 Intermediate20 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical29 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 6

#21High Priority41-07-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed container of medicine stored on shelf in prep area near reach in freezer. – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-14: **Time Extended**

#22High Priority03D-02-5

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked rice (45F – Cooling); cooked pasta (45F – Cooling) inside walk in cooler and cooked rice (55F – Cooling) inside reach in cooler across from cook line. As per operator all products were made previous day. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-14: Observed cooked rice (45F – Cooling); cooked potatoes (48F – Cooling); chicken soup (47F – Cooling); cooked eggs (45F – Cooling); inside walk in cooler. As per operator products were made previous day. **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#23High Priority01B-36-5

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked rice (45F – Cooling); cooked pasta (45F – Cooling) inside walk in cooler and cooked rice (55F – Cooling) inside reach in cooler across from cook line. As per operator all products were made previous day. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-14: Observed cooked rice (45F – Cooling); cooked potatoes (48F – Cooling); chicken soup (47F – Cooling); cooked eggs (45F – Cooling); inside walk in cooler. As per operator products were made previous day. **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin ComplaintStop Sale
#24High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cooked chicken and raw salmon stored over cooked octopus inside walk in cooler. Observed raw shell eggs and raw fish stored over pesto sauce and cheese at flip top portion of reach in cooler across from cook line. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-14: **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation
#25High Priority08A-17-6

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored over raw swai, all products removed from original packaging, stored inside walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-14: **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation
#26High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of oven degreaser stored on shelf next to salt at cook line. – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-14: **Time Extended**

Intermediate 3

#27Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container stored inside hand sink at kitchen. Operator removed container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-14: **Time Extended**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#28Intermediate22-31-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rusted shelves next to walk in cooler with microwave stored on top. – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-14: **Time Extended**

#29Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed rice not date marked inside walk in cooler, as per operator was made previous day. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-14: **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation

Basic 20

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine soiled in kitchen. – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-14: **Time Extended**

#2Basic16-21-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-14: **Time Extended**

#3Basic14-01-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup with no handle stored inside container of rice in dry storage. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-14: **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic23-24-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler handles soiled. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-14: **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic24-07-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed clean pots stored on floor inside walk dish area. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-14: **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic40-06-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellphone stored on shelf in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-14: **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic36-22-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-14: **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation
#8Basic36-73-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with grease underneath cooking equipment on cook line. – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-14: **Time Extended**

#9Basic36-17-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. At bar and cook line. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-14: **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation
#10Basic08B-38-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed container of herbs stored on floor inside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-14: **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation
#11Basic14-69-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on floor inside walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-14: **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation
#12Basic35B-02-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper installed over liquor bottles at bar. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-14: **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation
#13Basic23-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed all reach in cooler gaskets soiled. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-14: **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation
#14Basic14-33-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Across from cook line. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-14: **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation
#15Basic25-06-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go boxes stored not inverted on shelf at prep area. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-14: **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation
#16Basic29-49-6

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottom of reach in coolers across from cook line. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-14: **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation
#17Basic08B-12-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed cooked rice, cut onions, cooked sweet potatoes stored not covered inside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-14: **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation
#18Basic14-17-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves inside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-14: **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation
#19Basic22-16-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Walk-in/Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed walk in cooler shelves soiled. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-14: **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation
#20Basic02D-01-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple containers of sugar and salt not labeled at cook line and across from cook line. – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-14: **Time Extended**

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 15, 2026 7:34 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
4 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
4 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
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
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
3 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
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.