Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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223 VALENCIA AVE · CORAL GABLES · Dade County · FL 33134

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 22, 2023
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3317548
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8298685
DBPR license2328457

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedMay 22, 2023 3:20 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedMay 24, 2023 2:56 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority5 Intermediate6 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

#7High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 9 live roaches on the shelves located at the cook line in the kitchen area, also observed approximately 10 live roaches on the shelves by the steam table, also observed approximately 4 live roaches under prep table and also observed two roaches crawling under storage area in the kitchen.

#8High Priority35A-23-4

High Priority – Roach excrement and/or droppings present at several places in the kitchen and equipment.

#9High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Kitchen( cook line) Pepper sauce, yogurt, cut tomatoes and hummus found out of temperature at reach in cooking at cook line. Thermometer reading: 54°F for all items inside reach in cooler.

Stop Sale
#10High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pepper sauce, yogurt, cut tomatoes and hummus found out of temperature at reach in cooking at cook line. Thermometer reading: 54°F in all items at reach in cooler.

Intermediate 5

#11Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.

#12Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed top of equipments like stove, shelves, food containers inside walk in cooler and cabinets soiled with food debris at kitchen.

#13Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Report sent to manager via email. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#14Intermediate05-10-4

Intermediate – Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. Personel in the kitchen no using thermometer to check either cold or hot holding.

#15Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Basic 6

#1Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Units in the kitchen.

#2Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a screwdriver next to the rice container at the cook line. Employee removed the item. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed at walk in cooler container with poultry stored on floor.

#4Basic10-17-4

Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed kitchen knives stored between equipments at kitchen.

#5Basic21-04-4

Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed a cloth towel under prep cutting board at cook line in the kitchen.

#6Basic36-10-4

Basic – Observed soiled floor at walk in cooler"

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:42 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 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
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
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.