Inspection Report

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12100 SW 43 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33175

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 7, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3330109
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8349366
DBPR license2336815

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority3 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 3

#6High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. During the inspection observed about 5+ small flies flying around the bar area, observed flies landing on the preparation tables, on clean Single Service articles and on the reach in coolers-The bar area is a separate store right across the kitchen store.

#7High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the reach in cooler located in the cook line observed plant based ground beef (50F – Cold Holding); cheese (56F – Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (50F – Cold Holding); mix guacamole (48F – Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (48F – Cold Holding), as per chef for less than 4 hours, chef is placing ice under the food products to cool down. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#8High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In a container stored on the preparation table observed Spinach empanadas (87F – Hot Holding); ham croquettes (88F – Hot Holding), as per manager for less than 1 hour, employee reheating food. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 3

#9Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked quinoa, as per chef prepared for. more than 24 hours not date marked.

#10Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed cleaning liquid in a spray bottle not labeled by the common name.

#11Intermediate27-02-4

Intermediate – Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. Employee found updated Report. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 5

#1Basic36-12-4

Basic – Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. In the kitchen area.

#2Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Wall fan with dust accumulation, located by the cashier window.

#3Basic14-33-4

Basic – Reach-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. RIF located next to the hand was sink.

#4Basic21-02-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers.

#5Basic14-06-4

Basic – Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Shelf above the preparation table near the three compartment sink.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 24, 2026 12:19 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 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
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.