Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

MICHAEL'S GENUINE FOOD & DRINK

130 NE 40 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33137

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 17, 2026
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3767487
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13881637
DBPR license2331630

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority4 Intermediate14 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical23 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#15High 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 raw bar; Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) and kitchen Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Employee set up three compartment sink. Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm) **Warning**

Warning
#16High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish container stored over cooked shrimp container at raw bar area. Employee stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#17High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed across oven by pizza station; Observed cooked potatoes (61F – Cold Holding) at reach in cooler across pizza oven. As per chef a day prior. Observed across fryers reach in cooler; pork belly (52F – Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (64F – Cold Holding), as per chef prepared the night before. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#18High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed across oven by pizza station; raw fish (55F – Cold Holding); raw shrimp (52F – Cold Holding). As per chef prepared today less than 2 hours. Observed cooked potatoes (61F – Cold Holding) at reach in cooler across pizza oven. As per chef a day prior. Observed across fryers reach in cooler; pork belly (52F – Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (64F – Cold Holding), as per chef prepared the night before. **Warning**

Warning
#19High Priority41-18-4

High Priority – Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 400ppm). Employee diluted with water, Recheck; Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm). **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 4

#20Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink at raw bar area used as a dump sink. Observed a cleaning sponge stored inside hand sink at coffee station. **Warning**

Warning
#21Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink raw bar area. Employee provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#22Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink raw bar area. Employee provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#23Intermediate01C-05-4

Intermediate – Oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 14

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. By mop sink. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled at cook line and vents dusty at ware washing area. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean glasses stored at bar not inverted. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee cup container stored on top of prep table by tea station area. **Warning**

Warning
#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 personal bag stored on top of dishwasher. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn by coffee station. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on kitchen floor. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed a container with raw fish stored on walk in cooler floor. Chef removed from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#9Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed Ice buildup in RIF by pastry. **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic35B-02-4

Basic – Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed Insect control device installed over hand sink by salad station. **Warning**

Warning
#11Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler drawers gaskets at raw bar area soiled and drawers across cook line. Observed reach in cooler gaskets at coffee station soiled and drawers cook line. Observed shelves rusted across three compartment sink. **Warning**

Warning
#12Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in freezer interior has accumulation of soil residues. By pastry. **Warning**

Warning
#13Basic25-27-4

Basic – Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed straws for customer self-service not individually wrapped at bar area. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#14Basic21-38-4

Basic – Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on floor at kitchen. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 18, 2026 2:17 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
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
3 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
3 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 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.