Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

FUEGOS DEL SUR

8202 MILLS DR · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33183

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 8, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3731286
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13769779
DBPR license2337575

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 Intermediate18 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical23 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#19High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed white rice (48F – Cold Holding); cooked beef (50F – Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler located across the cook line. As per operator, product was placed there about two hours ago. Operator placed inside walk in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#20High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed clear spray bottle containing cleaning solution solution next to clean utensils in back area.

Intermediate 3

#21Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice inside hand wash sink at the bar area.

#22Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink located behind main cook line.

#23Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed clear spray bottle containing cleaning solution with no label near coffee prep station.

Basic 18

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed small plastic cup used to scoop seasoning inside bin of seasoning.

#2Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed microwave door handle and reach in cooler drawers soiled with food debris.

#3Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board with cut marks and no longer cleanable located across the cook line.

#4Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles inside walk in cooler in disrepair.

#5Basic14-38-4

Basic – Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed plastic container of potato salad inside walk in cooler cracked and a plastic container of white rice at the reach in cooler located across the cook line also cracked.

#6Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of empanadas on floor in walk in cooler.

#7Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed damage to wall in back chemical storage area.

#8Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up inside walk in freezer.

#9Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand wash sink located next to cook line.

#10Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler where produce is stored with soiled fan covers. Observed hood filters at the cook line soiled.

#11Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler in back cook line area soiled.

#12Basic21-10-4

Basic – Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled dry cloth at the cook line used to clean flat top.

#13Basic29-20-5

Basic – Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed hand wash sink located next to cook line draining slowly.

#14Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen salmon being thawed at ambient room temperature. Operator placed product under running cold water for thawing, **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#15Basic14-17-4

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

#16Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walk behind cook line soiled.

#17Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on top of cutting board not stored in chlorine solution.

#18Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working container of sugar near coffee prep station with no label.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 9, 2026 12:22 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
5 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 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 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.