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Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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18831 BISCAYNE BLVD #220 · AVENTURA · Dade County · FL 33180

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 8, 2017
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number2708248
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID6286708
DBPR license2324626

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedAugust 8, 2017 3:42 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedAugust 9, 2017 9:26 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
6 High Priority8 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical24 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 6

#11High Priority12A-12-4

High Priority – Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#12High Priority08A-01-4

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over cooked food. Multiple raw foods over cooked and RTE ITEMS **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#13High Priority03G-11-4

High Priority – Reduced oxygen packaged fish packaged onsite no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Facility does their own vacuum package

#14High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 14-16 live roaches around back food prep area inside ovens.

#15High Priority01B-03-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Moldy onions

Stop Sale
#16High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose Bibb outside near mop sink

Intermediate 8

#17Intermediate22-21-4

Intermediate – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. Smaller ice machine in front area

#18Intermediate22-25-4

Intermediate – Accumulation of encrusted food debris on/around mixer head.

#19Intermediate31A-07-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Back prep area **Warning**

Warning
#20Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bar area **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#21Intermediate53A-05-5

Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. **Warning**

Warning
#22Intermediate16-34-4

Intermediate – No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.

#23Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Front sever HWS

#24Intermediate53B-14-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Basic 10

#1Basic14-01-4

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.sugar dry goods

#2Basic08B-45-4

Basic – Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Both

#3Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

#4Basic12B-12-4

Basic – Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Multiple times

#5Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting.

#6Basic36-31-4

Basic – Hole in ceiling. Ceiling hole over Cookline reach in cooler

#7Basic10-08-4

Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Bar area

#8Basic21-10-4

Basic – Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9Basic23-09-4

Basic – Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.cookline **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#10Basic25-27-4

Basic – Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Bar area

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 2:32 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 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 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
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 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.