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9621 S DIXIE HWY · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 331562804

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 27, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3743550
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13782052
DBPR license2303388

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority3 Intermediate14 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical21 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#15High Priority41-07-4

High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of pills on clean dish in prep area.

#16High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1 can of Sysco Chili sauce; 7.06 lb with dent.

Stop Sale
#17High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed dessert cooler with ambient temp if 45F, the following TCS foods stored inside since prior day: key lime pie (45F – Cold Holding); créme brûlée (45F – Cold Holding). **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin ComplaintStop Sale
#18High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed dessert cooler with ambient temp if 45F, the following TCS foods stored inside since prior day: key lime pie (45F – Cold Holding); créme brûlée (45F – Cold Holding). **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 3

#19Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled dry food and dish shelves. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#20Intermediate22-31-4

Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food and dish racks.

#21Intermediate14-14-4

Intermediate – Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed non food grade brush in butter mix. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 14

#1Basic22-20-5

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

#2Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled.

#3Basic36-36-4

Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Observed above walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in kitchen.

#6Basic14-74-7

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 dessert cooler with ambient temp if 45F, the following TCS foods stored inside since prior day: key lime pie (45F – Cold Holding); créme brûlée (45F – Cold Holding). **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#7Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed under dry storage racks near employee restroom. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled at sushi bar.

#9Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed across triple sink.

#10Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in multiple reach in coolers. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#11Basic14-33-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in multiple coolers.

#12Basic24-18-4

Basic – Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed near dish machine.

#13Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed seafood salad uncovered in reach in freezer.

#14Basic36-02-5

Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in walk in and in warewash and bar area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 28, 2026 1:09 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
2 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
5 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
5 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.