Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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1665 SW 107TH AVE · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33165

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 24, 2021
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3151746
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID7749826
DBPR license2331271

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedAugust 24, 2021 1:27 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedAugust 25, 2021 2:32 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate23 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical27 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#24High Priority12A-08-4

High Priority – Hot water takes too long to reach handwash sink resulting in employees using only cold water to wash their hands. Observed at front service area. **Warning**

Warning
#25High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. observed more than 20 live roaches. Located 3 under three-compartment sink; 10+ live roaches crawling on preparation table under sound system, 10+ behind chest reach in freezer at kitchen, 3 near mop sink, 2 underneath printer at kitchen cook line, 6+ underneath exit kitchen door, 1 live roach on kitchen wall, and 5 live roach at front counter area underneath bubble tea wrap machine. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 2

#26Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed around reach in cooler food containers, accumulated old food debris. Observed on both kitchen line preparation reach in coolers. **Warning**

Warning
#27Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cleaning products stored inside. Operator relocated items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 23

#1Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic to go container to dispense flour, no handle. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler handles with accumulated food debris at kitchen cook line. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at kitchen cook line. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed more than 20+ dead roaches inside kitchen area, approximately 10 dead at bottom of reach in cooler with open food not protected at kitchen area, multiple dead underneath equipment, sound system, dishwasher machine and all around kitchen floor underneath not easy to move equipment and furniture. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal medication stored above preparation table at cook kitchen line. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#7Basic13-07-4

Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed operator engaging food preparation with personal bracelet and another operator with personal wristwatch. Operators removed jewelry. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#8Basic35B-01-4

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

Warning
#9Basic36-01-4

Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed all around kitchen area food debris. **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole underneath hand wash sink located at front service area. **Warning**

Warning
#11Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#12Basic10-02-4

Basic – In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed chef knife stored on dirty surface and near vermin. **Warning**

Warning
#13Basic51-13-4

Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Educational material provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#14Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelves, furniture and underneath equipment, heavy accumulated dust and debris. Also reach in cooler gasket soiled. **Warning**

Warning
#15Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of to go containers stored on floor, front service area. Operator relocated. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#16Basic25-06-4

Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go containers not inverted at kitchen cook line, not protected. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#17Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed ramen plates not covered with ingredients inside reach in cooler at kitchen area. **Warning**

Warning
#18Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed beef thawed at room temperature at kitchen preparation table, still frozen as per manager from 30 min ago. Operator relocated inside walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#19Basic33-31-5

Basic – Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed multiple cardboard and boxes next to exit door kitchen area. **Warning**

Warning
#20Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed accumulated grease and dust all around mop sink walls. **Warning**

Warning
#21Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#22Basic21-07-4

Basic – Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed sanitizer concentration at 0ppm. Operator add chlorine to solution. New reading 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#23Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bubbles tea ingredients not labeled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 5:12 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 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
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
2 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
3 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 46 · Exits not blocked or locked – reporting only
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.