FAMILY CUISINE
1572 NE 165 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33162
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
25 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 7
03D-02-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed rice and peas (48F – Cooling) stored inside the walk in cooler over night, as per operator.
01B-36-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed rice and peas (48F – Cooling) stored inside the walk in cooler over night, as per operator.
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed plastic bags with designed used to cover rice and peas while cooking.
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on 10/1/23. Confirmation number 236054850. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-09-4High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee at the front counter in the cash register with gloves on, took gloves off and placed new ones and started engaging in food preparation without handwashing. Educated employee how to properly wash hands.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw tilapia (50F – Cold Holding); red snapper (55F – Cold Holding); shrimp (48F – Cold Holding) stored inside the reach in cooler, as per operator taken from the walk in cooler 1 hour before inspection. Ambient temperature of the reach in cooler is 56F, operator is aware no food items inside until the unit is fixed.
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed macaroni and cheese (109F – Hot Holding) on top of the steam table 2 hours before inspection, operator reheated macaroni and cheese (170F – Reheating)
Intermediate 6
11-27-4Intermediate – 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. Emailed form to operator.
31A-04-4Intermediate – Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed handwashing sink next to the grill top removed.
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At the kitchen and employee bathroom.
51-16-7Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed the approved plans does not match the current layout of the establishment. Observed a steam table at the front counter where employees scoop and serve food and take payments. Observed walk in cooler and walk in freezer installed inside the kitchen. Observed mop sink was removed from under the water heater and placed behind the walk in cooler and walk in freezer. Observed an additional hood system with a grill top next to the stove and the handwashing sink removed from next to the stove.
11-26-1Intermediate – 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. Emailed form to operator.
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap in the handwashing sink at the bathroom.
Basic 12
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed walk in freezer door handle soiled.
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout the kitchen.
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled in the kitchen.
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler with ambient temperature of 56F. No food items are to be kept inside until unit is fixed. Observed gaskets torn in the reach in cooler.
36-11-4Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed plastic soda bottles on the floor at the front counter. Observed green plantains stored on the floor in the walk in cooler and kitchen. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up inside the walk in freezer.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At the kitchen and bathroom.
29-27-4Basic – No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment.
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By 3 compartment sink, and entrance to kitchen, door to walk in cooler.
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of rice, beans and yellow rice with no name label.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 11, 2026 1:50 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.