OJO DE AGUA
851 S MIAMI AVE · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33130
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
27 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. At the time of the inspection observed Dish Machine Chlorine 0 ppm. Dish washing staff set up three compartment sink to manually wash fish and sanitize equipment. **Corrective Action Taken**
03G-04-5High Priority – Fish not held frozen entire time while being in reduced oxygen package.
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 14
12A-03-4Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. At the time of the inspection observed kitchen staff washing hands in prep sink due to hand sink being blocked by prep table.
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.
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of reach in freezer soiled with accumulated food debris in prep area.
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed at hand sink in front prep area and in kitchen hand sink.
02D-12-1Intermediate – Juice packaged in the establishment that has not been specifically processed to prevent, reduce, or eliminate the presence of pathogens not bearing a warning label. At the time of the inspection observed establishment bottles different varieties of ginger shots . No warning label provided.
53A-02-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
02B-01-5Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. At the time of the inspection observed establishment offers raw fish on menu. Not identified as raw products.
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ At the time if the inspection observed approximately 12 employees on duty. No certified food manager on duty.
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
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.
35A-01-4Intermediate – Nonservice animals in the food establishment or on premises.
53B-13-5Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle over prep sink in kitchen lacking labeling information.
35A-15-4Intermediate – Wild bird present inside establishment. At the time if the inspection observed wild birds flying in and out of restaurant. Operator closed door of establishment to keep birds out. **Corrective Action Taken**
Basic 10
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in cheese container at cook line.
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
02D-03-4Basic – Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. At the time of the inspection observed establishment cuts and preps cut fruit cups with cut melons, yogurt parfaits and chia pudding fruit cups all for customer self service lacking labeling information.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Observed dish wracks soiled with accumulated pink slime accumulated. Observed walk in cooler shelves soiled with accumulated old food debris.
29-19-4Basic – Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly.
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed salmon thawing in standing water in kitchen.
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 14, 2026 1:03 PM.
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1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.