FERRARO'S KITCHEN
1099 NE 79 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33138
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
23 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
14-86-1High Priority – Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towel in contact with raw salmon at reach in cooler front counter. Employee discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-02-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw lamb container stored over cooked lasagna containers stored inside walk in freezer.
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw lamb tray stored over sliced RTE prosciutto at reach in cooler front counter. Employee stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate 6
01C-03-4Intermediate – Clam tags not marked with last date served. **Repeat Violation**
01C-10-4Intermediate – Clams tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Employee provided tag. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
01C-05-4Intermediate – Clams tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
02C-03-5Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed milk container opened as per employee two days prior not dated at bar front counter cooler. Observed shredded mozzarella opened not dated, as per employee two days prior at walk in cooler.Employee dated. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer soiled at front bar area counter. Observed can opener spoiled at back prep area. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray with degreaser at ware washing area under three compartment sink not labeled.
Basic 14
14-45-4Basic – Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Under microwave front cook line.
21-05-5Basic – Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed cloth used as a food contact with asparagus and raw salmon container at reach in cooler front counter.
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed green cutting board at bar area. Observed red cutting board at prep area across cook line.
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer gaskets under slicer torn.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil containers stored on floor under hand sink back kitchen. Observed boxes of bread stored on floor inside walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed under cutting boards at prep area front counter. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Across cook line.
29-27-4Basic – No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Observed mop sink blocked with cleaning supplies at mop sink room not accessible.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets front counter cook line soiled. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean containers.
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed by front counter near slicer.
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed cooked eggplant lasagna thawing at room temperature by microwave. As per employee thawing more than 3 hrs. Temperature 77°F. Employee stated is for employee food. Employee discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cloth stored on top of slicer bar area. Observed wet cloth stored inside reach in freezer bar area.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 7, 2026 12:55 PM.
Violation category totals
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.