Inspection Report

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DECO SANDWICHES & BURGER

1361 WASHINGTON AVE · MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33139

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 17, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3358038
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8377298
DBPR license2331230

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority4 Intermediate11 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical18 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#12High Priority08A-04-5

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw fish stored over jalapeños at walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#13High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Melted cheese (100F – Hot Holding) at cook line steam table. As per employee, been there since yesterday. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#14High 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 Melted cheese (100F – Hot Holding) at cook line steam table. As per employee, been there since yesterday. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 4

#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. Provided cleanup procedures via email. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#16Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer soiled at kitchen area. **Warning**

Warning
#17Intermediate11-26-1

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. Provided person in charge with employee reporting agreements, form was signed by employees present. **Warning**

Warning
#18Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hand washing sink hot water at 75 F at ware washing area, ran 5 minutes. Person in charge confirmed they have a plumber coming to fix issue in a day. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 11

#1Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured at front counter next to hand washing sink. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic36-36-4

Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tiles near walk-in freezer and at ware washing area. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents and ceiling tiles at ware washing area soiled. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner at back room near mop sink. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler locking latch in disrepair and door handle in disrepair of upright reach-in cooler at ware washing area. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior exit door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of oil stored on floor near walk-in freezer. **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic51-13-4

Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided person in charge with choking posted via email. **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at bathroom used by employees. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#11Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed boxes of single service containers stored on floor near walk-in freezer. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 20, 2026 12:35 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 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 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.