Inspection Report

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SNACK BAR

450 NW 37TH AVE · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33125

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 11, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3331911
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8351169
DBPR license2312798

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority8 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical16 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#5High 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 walk into prep area and used ice cream scoop to scoop ice cream without washing hands. **Warning**

Warning
#6High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed two non food grade shopping bags with bread above preparation table in back kitchen. Observed 8 non food grade shopping bags with bread inside reach in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#7High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed plastic particle from broken lid inside food item ( tiramisu ) Tiramisu was discarded . **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#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. Observed cooked steak (126F – Hot Holding); sweet potato (131F – Hot Holding); hash browns (125F – Hot Holding); burger patties (134F – Hot Holding); egg omelette (118F – Hot Holding). Operator reheated products to; sweet potato (171F – Hot Holding); egg omelette (167F – Hot Holding) hash browns (141 – Hot Holding) **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 8

#9Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled. **Warning**

Warning
#10Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed bin blocking hand wash sink near three compartment sink. Operator removed immediately. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#11Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee using hand wash sink to rinse ice cream scoop. **Warning**

Warning
#12Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**

Warning
#13Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink near three compartment sink. Station was restocked. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#14Intermediate53B-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 employee Luis Flores working over a year with no food handler training. Observed Yaimel M. With over two months working with no food handler training. **Warning**

Warning
#15Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink next to three compartment sink. Soap was restocked . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#16Intermediate41-21-4

Intermediate – Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Observed spray bottle containing chlorine sanitizer with no manufacturer label. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 4

#1Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed one tank of CO2 not properly secured near soda dispensing boxes. Operator secured immediately. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#2Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vent near three compartment sink soiled. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic08B-35-4

Basic – Packaged foods not properly protected from cross contamination when the lid/cover is broken. Plastic particle from the lid was found inside the tiramisu. Tiramisu was discarded. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator hung up to dry. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 24, 2026 11:59 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
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 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
4 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.