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1640 NW 87 AVE · DORAL · Dade County · FL 33172

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 10, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3338998
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8358257
DBPR license2333956

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
6 High Priority2 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical17 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 6

#10High Priority12A-10-4

High Priority – Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.Observed employee touched his hair with gloves and engaged in food preparation without washing hands and changing gloves. Employee was instructed and washed his hands correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#11High Priority22-45-4

High Priority – Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed coffee cups are not bring sanitized as evidence of DM at the front with chlorine sanitizer of 0 ppm.

#12High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed green peppers in non food grade plastic bag at kitchen ( shopping carry out market bags ) reach in cooler. Employee placed in food grade wrap. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#13High Priority14-15-4

High Priority – Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage – direct contact with food. Observed green peppers in non food grade plastic bag at kitchen reach in cooler. Employee placed in food grade wrap. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#14High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Sandwich de Miga (50F – ambient cooling ); tuna salad (50F – ambient cooling ) all at reach in cooler at front counter. As per operator sandwiches de Miga were there over night, and tuna salad from 7:04 am today .

Stop Sale
#15High Priority03D-06-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed Sandwich de Miga (50F – ambient cooling ); tuna salad (50F – ambient cooling ) all at reach in cooler at front counter. As per operator sandwiches de Miga were there over night, and tuna salad from 7:04 am today .

Intermediate 2

#16Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer soiled with old food debris at cookline. Observed ice dispenser at drive thru soiled with mold like substance.

#17Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed at hand sink next to cook-line.

Basic 9

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance at ice machine in kitchen **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic14-74-7

Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler at front coffee station at ambient temperature of 50F with tuna salad and ham and cheese sandwiches inside.

#3Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment gaskets in poor repair. Observed at the coffee station front area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic10-17-4

Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife between reach in cooler and wall at a. Operator removed knives **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at room temperature at coffee station next to drive thru. Operator removed water. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#6Basic33-11-4

Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster.

#7Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lids of dumpsters. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed pan of raw pork chops not covered in walk in freezer. Operator covered food. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of sugar and salt not labeled next to ware washing area. Operator placed labels on containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 20, 2026 1:03 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
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 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
4 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
3 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
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.