Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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AMARANTHINE

9801 NE 2 AVE · MIAMI SHORES · Dade County · FL 33138

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJune 16, 2020
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number2982613
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID7251390
DBPR license2336344

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedJune 16, 2020 1:05 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedJune 17, 2020 9:46 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionFlies

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority2 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical15 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#10High Priority03G-04-4

High Priority – Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Observed 8 portions of salmon vacuum packed on site not frozen.

Stop Sale
#11High Priority35A-02-5

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, or food storage area. Observed approximately 25-30 small flying insects in preparation area, landing on spice containers and vacuum packaging machine. Observed approximately 6 small flying insects in dishwasher area, landing on exterior of dishwasher.

#12High Priority08A-01-4

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over cooked food. Observed raw beef stored above cooked octopus on cook line. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#13High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Observed 8 portions of salmon vacuum packed on site not frozen.

Stop Sale

Intermediate 2

#14Intermediate31A-03-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Observed spoon stored in hand washing sink.

#15Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.

Basic 9

#1Basic32-04-4

Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.

#2Basic08B-45-4

Basic – Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in freezer. Observed case of chicken stored on floor in walk in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic36-34-5

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

#4Basic40-07-4

Basic – Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on counter next to clean plates. Also observed employee book bag on shelf above clean bowls and flour.

#5Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

#6Basic24-08-4

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

#7Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door.

#8Basic36-71-4

Basic – Floor drains/drain covers heavily soiled. By ice machine.

#9Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 6:47 PM.

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 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.