Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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2609 N MIAMI AVE · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33127

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 8, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3720708
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13759201
DBPR license2336021

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority4 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#4High Priority50-17-3

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired Oct. 1, 2026. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 4

#5Intermediate53A-01-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no manager certificates could be provided at the time of inspection. **Warning**

Warning
#6Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in front of counter handwashing sink. **Warning**

Warning
#7Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no food handler certificates could be provided at the time of inspection. **Warning**

Warning
#8Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no so at the handwashing sink in back area near 3CS. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 3

#1Basic12B-12-5

Basic – Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed open beverage container with no cover on top of front counter where clean plates are stored. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic16-13-5

Basic – Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed soiled food dishes and pans inside middle compartment for rinsing of 3CS **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gaps on bottom threshold at the back door exit near restrooms. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 9, 2026 12:24 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.