Inspection Report

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PUERTO RIQUISIMO

9019 SW 107 AVE · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33176

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 11, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3396780
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8518836
DBPR license2333337

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority4 Intermediate15 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical23 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#16High Priority50-17-3

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator paid license, and posted new one on the front counter wall. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#17High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken skewers (54F – Cold Holding); pork pasteles (58F – Cold Holding). As per employee stored in reach in cooler , located at cooking line from the day before. Employee discarded items.

Stop Sale
#18High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken skewers (54F – Cold Holding); pork pasteles (58F – Cold Holding). As per employee stored in reach in cooler, located at cooking line from the day before. Employee discarded items. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#19High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

Intermediate 4

#20Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting boards, located at cooking line.

#21Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, located at prep area. Employee placed a new paper towel roll. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#22Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Margarita, and Ramona.

#23Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork stored in walk in cooler without date marked. As per operator for more than 24 hours.

Basic 15

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling tiles and vents, throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed 2 employee water bottles stored between reach in coolers at cooking line. Employee removed them. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation
#3Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed back exterior door with gap to the outside.

#4Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in cooler,and walk in freezer floor soiled.

#5Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed pork legs stored on the walk in freezer floor. Operator removed them, and stored them on walk in freezer shelves. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#6Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

#7Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong stored on the oven handle. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed kitchen utensils stored in aluminum container, with standing water at 117 F. Employee removed utensils, washed and sanitized them. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets, located at cooking line and prep area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#10Basic14-33-4

Basic – Observed preparation table shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, located at prep area.

#11Basic22-16-4

Basic – Observed standing reach -in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues, located at preparation area.

#12Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed several cases of single service aluminum containers stored on the floor near kitchen entrance. Operator removed them, and placed them correctly.

#13Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls throughout kitchen.

#14Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from walk in cooler pipe.

#15Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic bottles with different sauces with no labels, throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 14, 2026 1:08 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
2 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 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.