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Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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VENUS RESTAURANT

13785 NW 7TH AVE · NORTH MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33168

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 16, 2020
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number2950306
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID7104422
DBPR license2331864

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedMarch 16, 2020 10:19 AM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedMarch 17, 2020 10:30 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach & rodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority4 Intermediate10 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 3

#11High Priority08A-18-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in freezer – all products not commercially packaged. Observed all food items not separated from each other.

#12High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 6 live roaches inside reach in cooler gasket in kitchen area, approximately 5 behind reach in cooler in kitchen area and approximately 4 under preparation table in kitchen.

#13High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 6 droppings inside cabinet at front counter.

Intermediate 4

#14Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand washing sink by triple sink no hot water

#15Intermediate22-28-4

Intermediate – Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#16Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink.

#17Intermediate02C-02-4

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken, cooked pork in reach in cooler held for more than 24/ hrs.

Basic 10

#1Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Approximately 10 dead roaches behind reach in freezer in kitchen area.

#2Basic14-11-4

Basic – Equipment in poor repair.observed reach in freezer glass door missing. Reach in freezer cover with a plastic bag.

#3Basic36-18-4

Basic – Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. In kitchen area

#4Basic08B-12-4

Basic – Food stored in holding unit not covered. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. All reach in freezers

#6Basic22-19-4

Basic – Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.

#7Basic14-36-5

Basic – Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Reach in freezer in the entrance door to the kitchen

#8Basic23-09-4

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

Repeat Violation
#9Basic33-31-5

Basic – Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Old unused equipments in back yard **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#10Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. All around kitchen

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 6:49 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
3 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.