Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Enforcement

THE GUEST

2995 NE 163 ST · NORTH MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33160

Restaurant history →

Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 23, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3343669
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8362929
DBPR license2328220

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority6 Intermediate11 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical20 Total
MEMBER-ONLY COMPARISON

See what changed since the last inspection.

Sign in or create a free account to browse without ads and see newly cited, repeated, and no-longer-cited violation categories.

Unlock comparison

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#12High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bread being stored directly in thank you bags. Located in kitchen reach in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#13High Priority50-17-3

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. As of 10/1/23. **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint
#14High Priority08A-04-5

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs being stored on top of various unwashed vegetables. Located in walk in cooler. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 6

#15Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Discussed and emailed form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#16Intermediate53A-03-7

Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed manager certification for Lisandro Sanabria expired as of 9/26/223. **Warning**

Warning
#17Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink in bar area being used as a dump sink. **Warning**

Warning
#18Intermediate53B-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. **Warning**

Warning
#19Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Discussed and emailed form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#20Intermediate02B-01-5

Intermediate – Observed establishment offering raw salmon but Menu does not identify that items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 11

#1Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl's with no handle used to dispense sugar. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows water damage. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic21-05-5

Basic – Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed wiping cloths lining a pan of cut vegetables. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#6Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed cases of potatoes and tomatoes stored on floor under prep table, various pans of food on floor in walk in cooler and various cases of food on floor in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#7Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Located on stove door. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#9Basic21-04-4

Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic25-27-4

Basic – Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Located on bar top in customer reach. Manager removed from counter. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#11Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef thawing in standing water in 3 compartment sink. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 13, 2026 3:34 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
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 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
2 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 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.