Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

OJO DE AGUA

851 S MIAMI AVE · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33130

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 23, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3717531
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13756024
DBPR license2336752

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority4 Intermediate21 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 3

#22High Priority22-41-4

High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher machine not dispensing chlorine sanitizer solution- chlorine sanitizer solution at 0 ppm. Set up three compartment sink to sanitize equipments.

#23High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat clean vegetables at reach in cooler located next to griddle. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#24High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed cleaning product stored next to protein powder at bar area. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 4

#25Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mixing machine soiled stored at dry storage area.

#26Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At both handwashing sink located at front counter.

#27Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. At both handwashing sink located at front counter.

#28Intermediate14-14-4

Intermediate – Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.

Basic 21

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

#2Basic14-74-7

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 freezer in disrepair located next to dishwasher area.

#3Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

#4Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. At dishwasher area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn at reach in cooler next to griddle.

#6Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

#7Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed a soiled floor at the floor-wall junction in the dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8Basic14-66-4

Basic – Floor-mounted equipment that is not easily movable is not sealed to the floor and has legs that provide less than a 6-inch clearance between the floor and equipment. Observed mounted equipment of unsealed wood and legs less than 6 inches unable to easy cleaning located at dry storage area with mixing machine on top.

#9Basic08B-36-4

Basic – Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed ice container located next to handwashing sink with not splashing cover at bar area.

#10Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed cut ginger stored on the floor next to ice cream freezer. Observed fruit pulp stored on floor of walk in freezer.

#11Basic08B-42-4

Basic – Food stored outside. Observed raw shell eggs stored on top of prep table. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#12Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice scoops store in standing water at 47F inside reach in cooler located next to ice cream freezer.

#13Basic51-18-6

Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available.

#14Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand washing sink at bar area located next to chest cooker. Also missing at bathroom used by employees.

#15Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled throughout all reach in coolers. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#16Basic10-20-4

Basic – Observed In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses on door oven handle. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#17Basic12B-13-4

Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.

#18Basic36-52-4

Basic – Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Observed shelves inside walk in cooler blocking access to clean underneath shelves attached to walls.

#19Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at reach in cooler located next to ice cream freezer.

#20Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed ice cream not covered at ice cream freezer at front counter.

#21Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted. Also walk in cooler floor rusted.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 24, 2026 3:36 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
5 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
5 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
3 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
3 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 45 · Fire extinguishing equipment – reporting only
1 observation(s)
Category 47 · Electrical wiring/outlets – reporting only
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.