Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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DANIEL'S MIAMI

1500 SAN IGNACIO AVE · CORAL GABLES · Dade County · FL 33146

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 5, 2026
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3764200
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13869899
DBPR license2336018

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority1 Intermediate11 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical16 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#12High Priority03D-02-5

High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed at cook line reach in cooler, mashed potatoes (50F – Cooling). As per label from 8/4/26. Operator removed and discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#13High Priority22-41-4

High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed at main dish machine, Dishwasher(Chlorine 10ppm). Operator began to replace empty container. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#14High Priority29-45-4

High Priority – Hose attached to faucet at three-compartment/food preparation/handwash sink eliminating required air gap. Observed spray hose attached to handwashing sink at dish washing area.

#15High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed none at mop sink with splitter added.

Intermediate 1

#16Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed front line waiter station hand sink used as dump sink with evidence of coffee dumped inside. Operator cleaned. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Basic 11

#1Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed not secured at coffee prep station of kitchen.

#2Basic24-27-4

Basic – Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed at front line waiter station container of sauce dishes stored next to hand wash sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic06-09-2

Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See stop sale. Observed at walk in cooler frozen packages of mahi placed to begin thawing. Operator began to remove fishes from packaging to properly thaw. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationStop Sale
#4Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employees energy drink can stored on cook line shelf. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bags stored on prep shelf at dessert station. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed throughout kitchen area.

#7Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at dessert area reach in freezer.

#8Basic10-12-5

Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed at service hallway ice machine stoned on box of trash can liner boxes. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9Basic10-17-4

Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed stored between coolers at cook line. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed at cook line reach in cooler, containers of steaks and asparagus stored uncovered. Observed at dessert station reach in cooler, containers of ice cream and gelatos stored uncovered.

#11Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed stored in mop bucket at mop sink.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 1:44 AM.

Violation category totals
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 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.