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THE KNIFE STEAK HOUSE

1455 1455 NW 107 AVE · DORAL · Dade County · FL 33172

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 6, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency Order Callback Time Extension
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3714673
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID13930985
DBPR license2331522

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority0 Intermediate16 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical17 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#17High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-06: At time of callback inspection observed Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning** **Time Extended**

Warning

Basic 16

#1Basic36-36-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Observed over ice machine area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-06: At the time of callback inspection observed Ceiling tile missing. Observed over ice machine area. **Time Extended**

Warning
#2Basic36-32-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed at several spot at kitchen prep and cook line area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-06: At the time of callback inspection observed Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed at several spot at kitchen prep and cook line area. **Time Extended**

Warning
#3Basic36-34-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed all throughout the establishment including dining room area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-06: At the time of callback inspection observed Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed all throughout the establishment including dining room area. **Time Extended**

Warning
#4Basic14-09-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cook line area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-06: At the time of callback inspection observed Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Time Extended**

Warning
#5Basic24-08-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-06: At the time of callback inspection observed Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. **Time Extended**

Warning
#6Basic14-11-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler door in disrepair. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-06: At the time of callback inspection observed Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler door in disrepair. **Time Extended**

Warning
#7Basic35B-01-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at rear door exit. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-06: At the time of callback inspection observed Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at rear door exit. **Time Extended**

Warning
#8Basic36-73-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor under equipment heavily soiled with old rotten cardboard boxes and a mold like substance under equipment use to hold food to buffet line. Observed soiled floor all throughout the ware washing and cooking area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-06: At the time of callback inspection observed Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor under equipment heavily soiled with old rotten cardboard boxes and a mold like substance under equipment use to hold food to buffet line. **Time Extended**

Warning
#9Basic36-17-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at a few spots on prep area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-06: At the time of callback inspection observed Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at a few spots on prep area. **Time Extended**

Warning
#10Basic36-24-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall in disrepair at boiler room. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-06: At the time of callback observed Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall in disrepair at boiler room. **Time Extended**

Warning
#11Basic22-08-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-06: At the time of callback inspection observed Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Time Extended**

Warning
#12Basic31B-04-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at unit by walk in cooler. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-06: At time of callback inspection observed handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at unit by walk in cooler. **Time Extended**

Warning
#13Basic23-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets at all reach in coolers units, also heavily soiled equipment under buffet line with presence of substance like mold, all rotten cardboard boxes. Observed walk in cooler fan dusted. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-06: At the time of callback inspection observed Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets at all reach in coolers units, also heavily soiled equipment under buffet line with presence of substance like mold, all rotten cardboard boxes. **Time Extended**

Warning
#14Basic36-02-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed all over cook line area **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-06: At the time of callback inspection observed Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed all over cook line area. **Time Extended**

Warning
#15Basic14-17-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-06: At the time of callback inspection observed Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**

Warning
#16Basic36-27-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls all over kitchen cooking area and ware washing. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-06: At the time of callback inspection observed Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls all over kitchen cooking area and ware washing. **Time Extended**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 7, 2026 12:57 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 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 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
8 observation(s)
Category 48 · Gas appliances / boiler certificate – reporting only
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.