THE CITADEL
8300 NE 2 AVENUE · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33138
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
30 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
16-20-4High Priority – Faucet at three-compartment sink does not reach all compartments.
35A-02-6High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed on second floor ware washing area, approximately six flying insects landing near handwashing sink and shelving where cleaned baking sheet is stored. Observed on first floor ware washing area where clean dishes are stored approximately four flying insects landing on shelves where clean containers are stored. Observed at Pizza area approximately three flying insects landing on the hand wash sink and food preparation table.
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in second floor walk in freezer, raw chicken stored over raw beef.
28-26-5High Priority – Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Observed at triple sink and hand wash sink located inside Pho Sho Restaurant of Citadel, when faucets are turned on, the water that is drained from the pipes, drain onto the floor. It appears the drain hole is backed up and not properly draining causing water to spill through ware washing areas floor. Area is separated from kitchen area by a wall but employees utilize area for ware washing and hand washing. Advised General manager a plumber is needed immediately before completion of inspection.
Intermediate 10
16-33-4Intermediate – Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed on second floor ware wash area, hand sink contained a sponge. Employee removed sponge. Observed at handwashing sink with a sponge and Brillo pad stored. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed at second floor ware washing area no quaternary test kit. Observed at first floor ware washing area no chlorine test kit.
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/
31A-01-4Intermediate – No handwash sink located in vending machine area where employees service bulk food machines. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at rooftop bar handwashing sink and bathrooms. Observed at first floor ware wash area, hand wash sink contained no paper towels . **Repeat Violation**
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.
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at rooftop bar. Observed at second floor ware wash area, hand wash sink contained no soap.
16-28-4Intermediate – One-compartment sink used for warewashing. Operator will utilize triple sink at back of establishment.
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed at rooftop bar hand soap not labeled. Observed at first floor ware washing area degreaser not labeled.
Basic 16
14-74-7Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed at first floor ware washing area a refrigerator and dish machine stored in disrepair
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at second floor ware washing area standing water under triple sink. Observed on first floor ice machine area water on floor. Observed at Pho Sho in warehouse washing area.
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed throughout second storage and ware-washing area. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed in walk in freezer on second floor, eight buckets of ice cream stored on floor.
10-14-5Basic – Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed at rooftop bar.
10-12-5Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed at rooftop bar ice scoop stored on counter top.
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at Pho Sho.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at rooftop bar.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in second floor ware washing area, reach in cooler is soiled with food debris. Observed at first floor drain next to ice machine soiled.
21-44-1Basic – Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed Sanitizer bucket stored on floor located PH SHO.
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed thawed raw chicken and raw beef stored inside metal container located near three compartment sink.
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at second floor ware-washing area, walls are soiled. Observed at first floor ware wash area, walls are soiled. **Repeat Violation**
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed on second floor ware washing area, pipes underneath area leaking onto floor.
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed on first floor ware washing area, mop not properly stored to dry.
21-09-4Basic – Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.observed on second floor ware washing area, soiled wash clothes stored on floor under double sink.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 17, 2026 11:54 AM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.