Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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169 NW 36 STREET · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33127

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 6, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Admin. complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3257890
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID8239972
DBPR license2335792

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority4 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#6High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked shredded chicken (49 F – Cold Holding); chicken salad (47 F – Cold Holding)inside the reach in cooler. As per Operator food was placed inside since yesterday. Stop sale was issued. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-10-06: Observed cooked chicken salad (51F – Cold Holding)inside the reach in cooler. As per Operator food was placed inside this morning around 10:00 AM.. **Admin Complaint**

WarningAdmin ComplaintStop Sale
#7High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked shredded chicken (49 F – Cold Holding); chicken salad (47 F – Cold Holding)inside the reach in cooler. As per Operator food was placed inside since yesterday. Stop sale was issued. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-10-06: Observed chicken salad (51 F – Cold Holding)inside the reach in cooler. As per Operator food was placed inside the reach in cooler this morning around 10:00 am. stop sale was issued. **Admin Complaint**

WarningAdmin ComplaintStop Sale

Intermediate 4

#8Intermediate53A-03-7

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed CFM expired forDaniel Morillo on 02/01/2023. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-10-06: Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed CFM expired forDaniel Morillo on 02/01/2023. **Warning** Manager certificate was not provided at the time of the call back inspection. **Admin Complaint**

WarningAdmin Complaint
#9Intermediate27-06-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed not hot water at 3 compartment sink. Just cool water is working. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-10-06: No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed not hot water at 3 compartment sink. Just cool water is working. **Admin Complaint**

WarningAdmin Complaint
#10Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the hand wash sink next to preparation table in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-10-06: No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the hand wash sink next to preparation table in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationWarningAdmin Complaint
#11Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water reached 81 F after water running for approximately five minutes at the hand wash sink next to the preparation table in the kitchen. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-10-06: Observed no hot water at the hand wash sink next to the preparation table in the kitchen. **Admin Complaint**

WarningAdmin Complaint

Basic 5

#1Basic14-09-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed 3 green cutting boards 1 red at the shell in the kitchen area not longer cleanable.And also the white cutting board at the preparation area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-10-06: Observed white cutting board at the preparation area no longer cleanable. **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationWarningAdmin Complaint
#2Basic14-11-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets at the reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-10-06: Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets at the reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationWarningAdmin Complaint
#3Basic14-69-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at the reach in freezer next to the hand sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-10-06: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at the reach in freezer next to the hand sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationWarningAdmin Complaint
#4Basic23-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled and reach in cooler gasket soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-10-06: Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationWarningAdmin Complaint
#5Basic21-12-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed 2 Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses on the preparation area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-10-06: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed 2 Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses on the preparation area. **Warning** **Admin Complaint**

WarningAdmin Complaint

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 20, 2026 1:14 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.