SIMON RESTAURANT & CATERING SERVICES
15042 NW 7 AVE · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33168
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
23 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
50-17-2High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed seating license for the establishment from the Division of Hotels and Restaurant expired on October 1, 2017.
03A-02-4High Priority – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked rice (57°F – Cold Holding); cooked rice (57°F – Cold Holding); cooked yellow rice (61°F – Cold Holding). As per operator food was placed in reach in cooler approximately at 3:00 pm from day before. **Repeat Violation**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 15 live roaches crawling throughout the preparation table in the kitchen.
01B-02-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Cooked rice (57°F – Cold Holding); cooked rice (57°F – Cold Holding); cooked yellow rice (61°F – Cold Holding). As per operator food was placed in reach in cooler approximately at 3:00 pm from day before.
Intermediate 7
22-25-4Intermediate – Accumulation of encrusted food debris on/around mixer head. Next to reach in cooler near three compartment sink.
31A-04-4Intermediate – Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed hand wash sink sign, paper towel and soap dispenser as well as broken sink on top of kitchen equipment, were hand wash sink was removed.
16-35-4Intermediate – No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink by front counter area. **Repeat Violation**
14-77-6Intermediate – Reach-in cooler not maintained in good repair. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Door handle Tropicana cooler in the kitchen, preventing door for been closed. **Repeat Violation**
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. Cooked rice, cooked chicken in the reach in cooler near three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
53B-10-4Intermediate – Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. 2 Certification missing date of completion and expiration.
Basic 12
14-01-4Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with not handle used to scoop rice and beans in dry storage area.
36-17-4Basic – Floor tiles missing. Under three compartment sink and preparation table in the kitchen.
23-22-4Basic – Food debris/dust/soil residue on dry storage shelves. In dry storage area.
08B-47-4Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Plantains box, malanga box, bottled water.
14-13-4Basic – Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Table
36-14-4Basic – Grease accumulated on kitchen floor and/or under cooking equipment under equipments in the kitchen.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. In Chest reach in freezer closest to door of kitchen.
38-07-4Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In the kitchen area.
14-67-4Basic – Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. In Chest reach in freezer closest to door next to.
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind stove and fryer in the kitchen.
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
21-02-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers. On preparation table.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 2:15 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.