Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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THE KNIFE

401 BISCAYNE BLVD, SUITE 213, 214, 216, 219 · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33132

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 11, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3326429
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8345686
DBPR license2331275

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority6 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#6High Priority50-17-3

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

Intermediate 6

#7Intermediate11-07-5

Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.

#8Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed blender inside hand wash sink located bar area.

#9Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed wet towels inside.

#10Intermediate53A-01-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint
#11Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Near grill area.

#12Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint

Basic 5

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

#2Basic36-36-4

Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Kitchen.

#3Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

#4Basic10-08-5

Basic – Ice scoop handle and ice bucket in contact with ice. Bar area.

#5Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water at 75°f. Located dessert area. Operator removed the water solution.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 17, 2026 11:15 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
3 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.