Inspection Report

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9488 – 9490 HARDING AVENUE · SURFSIDE · Dade County · FL 33154

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 30, 2026
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3694812
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13662195
DBPR license2328530

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#5High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon over container of tuna salad in double door reach in cooler.

Intermediate 1

#6Intermediate53B-05-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed food handlers certificates expired for the following employees: Anaelle Labi, Mickael Labi and Carmen Mendez Vilchez. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Basic 4

#1Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in dining room and back storage room showing water damage. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap underneath both exterior doors near restroom and kitchen.

#3Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven at front counter soiled with old food debris.

#4Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed hand wash sinks at front counter missing hand wash signs. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 8:53 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
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
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
1 observation(s)

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