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3444 MAIN HWY 21 · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33133

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 15, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3330068
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8349325
DBPR license2332166

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority2 Intermediate10 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 3

#11High Priority12A-13-4

High Priority – Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee place dirty dishes into warewashing area then proceeded to handle clean cups at front counter. Advised employee to always wash hands after handling dirty dishes. Employee returned to wash hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#12High Priority08A-08-5

High Priority – Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed in reach in cooler below grill area, raw chicken and raw fish stored over fries. **Warning**

Warning
#13High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at kitchen prep line garlic oil (80F – Cold Holding) as per chef for less that 2 hours. Observed at front counter, butter (60F – Cold Holding) as per chef for less than 1 hour. Advised chef to keep items on ice to cool. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Intermediate 2

#14Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen area hand sink as well as at bar area hand sink. Chef provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#15Intermediate53B-02-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employees, Reynier Perez, Corey Mathews and Manuel Sosa as per Manager hired over 60 days ago handling food in kitchen at cookline. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Basic 10

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at ice bin in kitchen area as well as in front counter bar area. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed at front counter area, a condiment cup used as scoop in a container of seasoning. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#3Basic06-09-1

Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed in reach in cooler, reduced oxygen packaged of tuna not cut open to thaw. Chef began to cut tuna packages open during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed in walk in cooler, boxes of shelled eggs and a container of breaded chicken stored on floor. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic24-19-4

Basic – Food-contact surface of silverware provided for customers at salad bar/buffet not properly protected. Observed a container of silverware outside not covered. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#6Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line prep table, spoons stored in standing water of 71F. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic33-11-4

Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid. **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed behind ice bin in kitchen area. **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic21-38-4

Basic – Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed under grill area. Chef removed and placed onto lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 9, 2026 2:12 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS 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 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
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 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
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.