DYNASTY BUFFET
1656 NE MIAMI GARDENS DR · NORTH MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33179
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
38 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 9
41-07-4High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of DayQuil and mucinex stored on shelf across walk in cooler.
22-41-4High 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 Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm).
12A-14-4High Priority – Employee coughed, sneezed, used a handkerchief or disposable tissue then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee consistently coughing while preparing food without washing hands.
35A-02-8High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. Observed 5 live flying insects in bags of yellow and red onions under prep table by walk in cooler. Observed 2 flying insects inside butter sauce across cook line. Observed 1 flying insect inside honey chicken sauce across cook line. Observed 3 live flying insects landing on boxes of potatoes under prep table across dish area. Observed 1 live flying insect flying and landing on clean equipment on prep table at walk in cooler.
22-43-4High Priority – Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm). Operator replaced sanitizer for final concentration Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm). **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw breaded shrimp stored over cooked chicken inside reach in cooler next to cook line. **Repeat Violation**
12A-02-4High Priority – Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed multiple servers scrape dirty dishes then grab clean cups and prepare drinks for customers without washing hands.
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 2 flying insects inside butter sauce across cook line. Observed 1 flying insect inside honey chicken sauce across cook line. Observed 5 live flying insects in bags of yellow and red onions under prep table by walk in cooler.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tomato cucumber salad (56F – Cold Holding); chicken salad (56F – Cold Holding); krab salad (55F – Cold Holding); cut cantaloupe (54F – Cold Holding); cut honeydew (54F – Cold Holding); at cold buffet line. As per operator for less than 3 hours. Operator opting to add items to time as a public health control form moving forward.
Intermediate 4
01C-05-4Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Observed oyster tags not properly stored in chronological order. **Repeat Violation**
01C-03-4Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ice shoot soiled with mold like substance at soda fountain leading to kitchen entrance.
53B-10-4Intermediate – Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed all employee training certificates missing employee last name, date of birth, and trainer certification number.
Basic 25
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine heavily soiled with black mold like substance in kitchen area.
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed servers scooping ice with cups with no handle in server wait station area.
25-25-4Basic – Box containing roll/sheets of aluminum foil/plastic wrap/parchment paper/deli tissues has old food debris/soil residue inside. Observed multiple boxes of plastic wrap with old food debris inside in kitchen area.
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. At cook line.
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled throughout kitchen.
11-12-4Basic – Employee experiencing persistent sneezing, coughing, runny nose, or discharge from eyes working with food, clean equipment or utensils, and/or unwrapped single-service items. Observed employee consistently coughing while preparing food and handling clean equipment.
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed clean wet cups stacked on top of each other in server wait station.
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water inside cracked and missing floor tiles under cook line. Observed dirty standing water on floor underneath shelves in dry storage area located in kitchen.
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed heavy mold like buildup on floor underneath soda fountain in wait station. Observed extreme grease buildup and old food debris underneath cook line. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed multiple cracked floor tiles under cook line.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside white chest freezer across walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In wait station.
10-03-4Basic – In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Observed dipperwell at ice cream station with insufficient velocity.
35B-02-4Basic – Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper installed over soda fountain leading to kitchen entrance and above prep table in front of walk in cooler.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed heavy mold like buildup emitting strong smell underneath soda station where soda lines are in wait station area in dining room. Observed all reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Observed heavy grease buildup between fryers. **Repeat Violation**
36-64-5Basic – Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed strong mold like odor at soda fountain in wait station in dining room. Observed extreme foul odor in dry storage area located inside kitchen.
14-33-4Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves rusted next to cook line. **Repeat Violation**
29-19-4Basic – Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed standing water in floor drain across soda fountain in wait station area. Observed all floor drains in kitchen area filled with old food debris.
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4Basic – Walk-in/Reach-in cooler/freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in freezer soiled across walk in freezer. Observed walk in cooler shelves soiled.
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall heavily soiled with mold like buildup underneath table in wait station.
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored inside mop bucket at back exit near bathrooms.
21-09-4Basic – Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed soiled wet wiping cloth on cook line.
14-06-4Basic – Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed wood shelf with single use cups stored on top at wait station not properly sealed with mold like substance on top.
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar, salt, msg, not labeled at cook line.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on November 5, 2026 8:36 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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1 observation(s)
5 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
6 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 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.