PHO 79 V
9503 S DIXIE HWY · PINECREST · Dade County · FL 33156
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
32 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 8
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed in reach in cooler supermarket bags of vegetables stored. **Warning**
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Since October 1, 2023. Manager paid license at time of inspection. Confirmation number 237400053. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-02-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Observed in walk in freezer raw beef and raw pork over cooked beef and cooked pork. **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in walk in cooler cooked beef (51F – Cold Holding) as per manager was made over 24 hours ago. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in coolers pork (48F – Cold Holding); cooked noodles (63F – Cold Holding);cooked beef (49F – Cold Holding) as per manager for less than 3 hours. Observed at front counter boba tapioca (71F – Cold Holding) as per manager for less than 3 hours. Observed in walk in cooler cooked beef (51F – Cold Holding) as per manager was made over 24 hours ago. Observed at prep table garlic in oil (71F – Cold Holding); garlic butter (71F – Cold Holding) as per manger for less than 3 hours. Manager moved garlic butters and some broths to walk in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at frying station egg rolls (85F – Hot Holding) as per chef for less than an hour. Observed at cook line chicken broth (116F – Hot Holding); veggie broth (97F – Hot Holding) as per manager for less than 3 hours. **Warning**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed in warehouse washing area 8 gallons of bleach stored above container rice. Employee began removing gallons to bottom shelf. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at hose in rear of kitchen near triple sink. **Warning**
Intermediate 4
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. Provided operator with poster. **Warning**
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. Provided operator with forms to fill out and sign **Warning**
53B-14-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
27-16-4Intermediate – Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water valve turned off at hand wash sink at rear of kitchen. **Warning**
Basic 20
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed red black and white cutting board no longer cleanable. **Warning**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed in walk in cooler employee food stored over establishment food. **Warning**
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at rear of kitchen near triple sink. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed raw beef packages and cooked chicken bags stored on floor in walk in freezer. **Warning**
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Manager removed from door handle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in sugar container at front counter a spoon scoop handle in contact with the sugar. Observed single serve spoon stored in green onion mixture in reach in cooler touching mixture. **Warning**
10-02-4Basic – In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed in use rice spoon stored under hand wash sink next to sink pipe. Manager moved container with scoop. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice spoon in water at 75F. Manager removed and discarded water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets at all coolers and walk-in's in disrepair. **Warning**
29-08-4Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed at dishwashing area, hand wash sink hanging/ not attached to wall. **Warning**
14-33-4Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at serving station in kitchen. **Warning**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen beef tripe stored in tripe sink with no water to thaw. Manager filled sink water to properly thaw. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
36-50-4Basic – Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed in walk in cooler shelves soiled with an accumulation of food and grease. **Warning**
22-16-4Basic – Walk-in cooler and freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed accumulation of food debris on floor in walk in freezer. Observed in walk in cooler shelves soiled with food debris. **Warning**
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at prep table near cook line. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 14, 2026 1:22 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.