Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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15708 SW 72 ST UNIT A 5 · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33193

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 30, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Admin. complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3706541
Visit number3
Inspection Visit ID13853990
DBPR license2334425

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
0 High Priority2 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

Intermediate 2

#9Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : 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 training certificates available, per operator via phone call, they are not available in the establishment. Verified either employees on site, no certificate available. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-21: Observed no training certificates available except for Jennifer Giraldo. Observed 5 employees at the time of today's and yesterday's inspection with no food handler training certificate. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-30: Observed no training certificates available except for Jennifer Giraldo and Maria Gutierrez. Observed the 1 employee, Yuleis Estrada working at the time of today's inspection with no food handler training certificate. No other food handler certificates could not be provided at the time of inspection for the other employees. **Admin Complaint**

WarningAdmin Complaint
#10Intermediate22-31-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust on shelving unit above 3CS that housed tongs. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-21: Observed rust on shelving unit above 3CS that housed tongs. **Warning** **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-30: Observed rust on shelving unit above 3CS that housed tongs. **Time Extended**

Warning

Basic 8

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance inside the ice machine in front area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-21: Observed mold like substance inside the ice machine in front area. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-30: Observed mold like substance inside the ice machine in front area. **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic36-37-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed above prep area and 3CS. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-21: Observed ceiling not smooth above prep area and 3CS. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-30: Observed ceiling not smooth above prep area and 3CS. **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic36-34-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling vent absolve prep area where rice cookers are. Also observed water damage in tiles above prep and 3 CS area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-21: Observed soiled ceiling vent absolve prep area where rice cookers are. Also observed water damage in tiles above prep and 3 CS area. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-30: Observed soiled ceiling vent absolve prep area where rice cookers are. Also observed water damage in tiles above prep and 3 CS area. **Time Extended**

Warning
#4Basic36-11-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed in. front area prep where powders, Nutella and peanut butter are. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-21: Observed in front area prep where powders, Nutella and peanut butter are. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-30: Observed in front area prep where powders, Nutella and peanut butter are. **Time Extended**

Warning
#5Basic33-11-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-21: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-30: Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Time Extended**

Warning
#6Basic51-13-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed unavailable at the time of inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-21: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-30: Observed unavailable at the time of inspection. **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#7Basic51-18-6

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available. * Observed unavailable at the time of inspection, must be available upon request by customers. *Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-21: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-30: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#8Basic14-17-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed accumulation of rust on shelving inside walk in cooler **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-21: Observed accumulation of rust on shelving inside walk in cooler **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-30: Observed accumulation of rust on shelving inside walk in cooler. **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning

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

Violation category totals
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
2 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.