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THE DORAL STEAKHOUSE

4273-4285 NW 107 AVE · DORAL · Dade County · FL 33178

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 27, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3372505
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8439450
DBPR license2328612

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority7 Intermediate13 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical24 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#14High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at standing reach in cooler, raw beef steaks stored over bags of bread. Employee removed bread and stored into walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#15High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in standing reach in cooler, raw beef steaks stored over raw tuna and salmon packages. Employee removed items and stored in proper order. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#16High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at top prep cooler, raw bacon (53F – Cold Holding), as per chef was placed less than 2 hours ago. Chef placed ice to rapid cool. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#17High 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 at fire grill, melted butter (118F – Hot Holding). As per employee for less than an hour. Employee began the reheating process ,melted butter (148F – Reheating) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 7

#18Intermediate11-27-4

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. **Warning**

Warning
#19Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed bar area soda nozzle soiled. **Warning**

Warning
#20Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink in kitchen with wine glass and cooking utensils stored inside. Employee removed items. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#21Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – 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/ Observed 5 employees in the kitchen handling food preparation with no certified food manager present during inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#22Intermediate53B-02-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employees Maria Perez and Juan Orozco Tapia, who were hired more than 60 day with no proof of food handlers. **Warning**

Warning
#23Intermediate11-26-1

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. Observed employee Calderon Yacira, who was hired 3 weeks ago. **Warning**

Warning
#24Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at kitchen hand wash sink and at women's bathroom. Employee provided soap to areas. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Basic 13

#1Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at tanks in bar area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed service plate not inverted at top shelf above cook line prep table. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic06-09-1

Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed packages of fish, tuna and salmon not cut open to thaw. Employee cut all thawing commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish open to properly thaw. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license posted dated, October 1,2023. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at exit door located near bar area where drinking glasses are stored. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic10-01-5

Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle stored in container of flour at dry storage area. Employee removed handle from direct contact with food item. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#7Basic10-06-5

Basic – In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop handle stored in container of parmesan cheese at prep table. Employee removed handle from direct contact with food item. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#8Basic16-38-5

Basic – Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Observed kitchen dish machine not reaching temperature after 4 cycles, Dishwasher (Temperature 114) max. Advised to use three compartment sink to wash and sanitize. **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at bar area hand sink, not sign available. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#10Basic03G-54-1

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. Observed packages of raw chicken and raw beef in reduced oxygen packaging, as per person in charge is help longer 48 hours with no HACCP plan. **Warning**

Warning
#11Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed containers of raw beef and chicken with standing water being used to thaw items at three compartment sink. Employee removed items from water and placed into walk in cooler for proper thawing. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#12Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored next to walk in freezer, not hung to dry. **Warning**

Warning
#13Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container of salt at cookline prep table not labeled. Employee placed label onto container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 11, 2026 1:50 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
3 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
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 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
3 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.