VENTURA RESTAURANT
12985 NW 7 AVE · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 331682725
Inspection Summary
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
40 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
41-07-4High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Prep area. Kitchen.
41-05-4High Priority – Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Raid brand. Kitchen.
03A-02-4High Priority – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chitterlings, pork and liver. 46°F in reach-in cooler.
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 100 live roaches walking on plates stored on shelve by three compartment sink in the kitchen area. **Warning**
01B-02-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Cooked pork, chitterlings and liver held at 46°F in reach-in cooler over 12 hours. **Warning**
41-25-4High Priority – Tracking powder pesticide used inside establishment. Throughout kitchen.
Intermediate 8
22-02-4Intermediate – Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. Heavy buildup of food debris hand grease. Pots and pans. Kitchen. **Warning**
11-07-4Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Warning**
05-08-4Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
05-10-4Intermediate – Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. **Warning**
02C-02-4Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Per operator these items were prepared on 01/30/2017. Cooler chitterlings, pork and liver. Reach in cooler. **Warning**
22-07-4Intermediate – Slicer blade guard soiled with old food debris. **Warning**
22-06-4Intermediate – Slicer blade soiled with old food debris. **Warning**
Basic 26
23-03-4Basic – Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Throughout kitchen. **Warning**
36-75-4Basic – Build-up of soil/debris on the floor under shelving. Throughout operation. **Warning**
24-06-4Basic – Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty rack. Kitchen **Warning**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 20 dead roaches on plate storage shelve by three compartment sink in the kitchen area. **Warning**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Kitchen. **Warning**
14-11-4Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Reach p-in cooler unable to reach and maintain 41°F. Kitchen. Handle broken with wire used to open and close equipment door. **Warning**
23-21-4Basic – Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of microwave. Kitchen. **Warning**
23-20-4Basic – Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of oven. Kitchen **Warning**
23-22-4Basic – Food debris/dust/soil residue on dry storage shelves. Throughout operstion **Warning**
14-13-4Basic – Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Prep table. Kitchen. **Warning**
23-07-4Basic – Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. All reach-in units. **Warning**
36-14-4Basic – Grease accumulated on kitchen floor and/or under cooking equipment throughout operation. **Warning**
10-08-4Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice machine and portable cooler. **Warning**
22-19-4Basic – Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Kitchen. **Warning**
38-12-4Basic – Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps. Kitchen. **Warning**
38-07-4Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Kitchen. **Warning**
22-04-4Basic – Lime scale build-up inside ice machine. **Warning**
25-35-4Basic – Reuse of single-use articles. Plastic forks and spoons. Per operator reused in Kitchen. **Warning**
23-14-4Basic – Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris. All. Kitchen **Warning**
23-05-4Basic – Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Throughout operation. **Warning**
25-02-4Basic – Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Front counter. Forks, spoons and knives. **Warning**
14-12-4Basic – Utensils in poor condition. Cracked / chipped plates and cups. Kitchen and front service area. **Warning**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
14-06-4Basic – Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Prep table. Kitchen. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 8:06 AM.
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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.