THE KNIFE STEAK HOUSE
1455 1455 NW 107 AVE · DORAL · Dade County · FL 33172
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
26 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
12A-07-5High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put new gloves on without washing hands. Employee was trained on proper glove change procedure. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-09-4High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee touch raw meat products and proceed to touch tongs. Employee was coached on proper glove changing procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 10
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink near grill blocked by container with ash from stove. Manager moved container. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hands wash sink next to grill with tongs inside, and a container stored inside hand wash sink in front of walk in cooler. Manager removed items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
53A-01-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed manager Gabriel Ricco without a manager certification.
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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/ As per Person In Charge, there is no certified food manager in the establishment at the time of the inspection.
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sinks in kitchen and prep area.
05-08-4Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sinks in kitchen and prep area.
53B-05-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with sanitizer not labeled.
Basic 14
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.Observed the two ice machines soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed door handles in reach in cooler soiled located at pastry station.
36-36-4Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tiles above dish machine area and above walk in cooler entrance. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-5Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed phone chargers stored above prep station near dish area. Employee removed items. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at exterior door near restrooms.
36-11-4Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed floor not smooth in kitchen area.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on chest freezer located in the dishwasher area.
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice scream scoop in standing water at 71 F.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in fans soiled with dust, hood filters soiled with grease, gaskets soiled in reach in cooler at prep station, reach in freezer next to dish area soiled with slime around gaskets, walk in cooler gaskets soiled.
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled in the dishwasher area.
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop not stored to dry near mop sink.
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at least one towel at every station not in sanitizer solution.
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottle with sauces in them with no label stored in kitchen.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 14, 2026 12:32 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.