NAOMI'S GARDEN RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE
650 NW 71 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33150-3815
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
03D-02-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed mixed cooked vegetables (60F – Cooling) at walk in cooler. As per manager, product prepared on previous night. Discussed proper cooling parameters with manager. **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw fish (45F – Cold Holding); whole raw fish (48F – Cold Holding); curry sauce (47F – Cold Holding); mixed cooked vegetables (60F – Cooling); garlic with oil (50F – Cold Holding) at walk in cooler. As per manager, product placed inside unit on previous days. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw fish (45F – Cold Holding); whole raw fish (48F – Cold Holding); curry sauce (47F – Cold Holding); mixed cooked vegetables (60F – Cooling); garlic with oil (50F – Cold Holding) at walk in cooler. As per manager, product placed inside unit on previous days. **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed plantains (126F – Hot Holding) under heat lamp at front line. As per manager, product placed under lamp 2 hours prior. Employee took product to reheat. Observed plantain (110F – Hot Holding); liver (129F – Hot Holding); kingfish (116F – Hot Holding) at hot box. As per employee products placed in unit less than 2 hours. Employee took products to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 2
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of ice machine soiled near front line. Observed cutting board with black stains at preparation cooler across from front line. Observed oven mitts heavily soiled with old food debris at cook line. Manager discarded item. **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris inside hand sink at cook line. **Warning**
Basic 8
24-24-4Basic – Clean equipment and utensils stored in a room that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Observed hotel pans and plates stored outside in gated area near back door. Employees began removing items. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee beverage on preparation table at front line. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with old food debris underneath stove at cook line. **Warning**
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall at front line. Observed dole in ceiling near AC unit near front line. **Warning**
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. **Warning**
29-03-4Basic – Observed water leaking from AC vent onto floor near front line. **Warning**
33-31-5Basic – Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed heavy accumulation of u used equipment outside in gated area near back door. **Warning**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at front line. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 5:31 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
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2 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.