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DON CAMARON SEAFOOD GRILL & MARKET

501 NW 37 AVE · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33125

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 10, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3353324
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8372584
DBPR license2327639

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority3 Intermediate17 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical23 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#18High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed pasta (50F – Cold Holding); cooked chicken (56F – Cold Holding), and cooked egg (57F – Cold Holding) at reach in cooler located across cook line. As per operator, products were placed there at 8AM. Operator discarded immediately. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-SiteStop Sale
#19High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pasta (50F – Cold Holding); cooked beef (56F – Cold Holding) at reach in cooler located across cook line. As per operator, products were placed there at 8AM. Operator discarded immediately. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#20High 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 mash potatoes (127F – Hot Holding) inside hot box near cook line. As per operator, product was made less than 4 hours ago. Operator began to reheat product to appropriate temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 3

#21Intermediate11-27-4

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. Provided form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#22Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade near ware washing area soiled.

#23Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee dump ice into hand wash sink near cook line. Operator removed immediately.

Basic 17

#1Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed dish washing machine exterior soiled.

#2Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl inside bin of spice seasoning near dry storage area.

#3Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed microwave door handle with food debris.

#4Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed two white cutting boards across cook line with cut marks and no longer cleanable.

#5Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal drink inside reach in cooler located across cook line.

#6Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in back prep area.

#7Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled near cook line.

#8Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed three buckets of mayo on floor inside walk in cooler.

#9Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handle. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed kitchen utensils in standing water at 110F in back kitchen area.

#11Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled located near cook line. Observed oven near cook line with soiled interior.

#12Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at ceviche bar hand sink. Operator placed sign immediately.

#13Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan near cook line soiled. Observed hood filters soiled at cook line. Observed fan in back prep area soiled. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled near cook line.

#14Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old label on container in dry rack area. Operator removed immediately. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#15Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed ware washing station wall with soiled residue.

#16Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed several wet wiping cloths throughout establishment not stored in sanitizing solution.

#17Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed throughout establishment open containers of salt, pepper, seasonings and oil with no label. Operator placed labels immediately. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 7, 2026 2:42 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
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
2 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
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.