Inspection Report

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10550 SW 8 STREET · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33174

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 3, 2023
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3403659
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8543047
DBPR license2336941

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority3 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#8High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 3 cans of Black beans stored under hand wash sink at kitchen. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#9High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes (48F – Cold Holding); corn salsa (54F – Cold Holding); guacamole with tomato (47F – Cold Holding); coleslaw salad (49F); cut lettuce (52F – Cold Holding) inside display reach in cooler at front counter. As per manager for 2 hours. Also observed Raw chicken (52F – Cold Holding) at room temperature at front counter. As per manager for 2 hours. Manager placed the chicken inside walk in cooler for rapid cooling. Also advised manager to place bags of ice over products for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#10High 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 Cooked chicken; (121F – Cold Holding) on grill, as per manager for 2 hours. Manager placed chicken on grill for reheating. Also observed yellow rice (131F – Hot Holding); brown rice (131F – Hot Holding); black beans (124F – Hot Holding); sweet plantains (110F – Hot Holding) in steam table at front counter. Advised manager to add more water. As per manager, for approximately 2 hours. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 3

#11Intermediate53B-16-4

Intermediate – Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed manager unaware of minimum cooking temperature for chicken. Discussed minimum cooking requirements with manager. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#12Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic lid stored inside hand sink at front counter. Manager removed item. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#13Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in hand wash sink at kitchen. Employee provided paper towels. Also observed no paper towels in hand wash sink at front counter. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 7

#1Basic51-11-4

Basic – 3 Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured next to exit back door. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic14-45-4

Basic – Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard underneath container of cooking oil at back preparation area. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#4Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone on plastic wrap dispenser at back preparation area. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 3 food employees preparing, portioning and washing dishes without hair restraint. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#6Basic36-64-5

Basic – Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed at ware washing area. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 19, 2026 2:04 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
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
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.