THE CITADEL
8300 NE 2 AVENUE · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33138
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
35A-02-6High Priority – – From initial inspection : High 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. – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-01: Still observed on first floor ware washing area where clean dishes are stored approximately-six living flying insects. Still observed at pizza area approximately one living flying insect landing on the hand wash sink and food preparation table. **Admin Complaint**
08A-20-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : High 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. – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-01: Still observed in second floor walk in freezer, raw chicken stored over raw beef. **Time Extended**
Intermediate 4
31A-01-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No handwash sink located in vending machine area where employees service bulk food machines. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-01: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-01: Observed present at time of inspection. Observed at rooftop bar handwashing sink no paper towels available. **Time Extended**
31B-03-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at rooftop bar. Observed at second floor ware wash area, hand wash sink contained no soap. – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-01: Still observed at rooftop bar no soap at hand wash sink. **Time Extended**
41-17-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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. – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-01: Still observed spray bottles not labeled. **Time Extended**
Basic 9
14-74-7Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – 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 – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-01: Still observed at first floor ware washing area a refrigerator and dish machine stored in disrepair. **Time Extended**
14-09-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-01: **Time Extended**
36-22-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – 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. – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-01: Observed on first floor ice machine area standing water on floor. **Time Extended**
10-14-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed at rooftop bar. – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-01: Still observed at rooftop bar. **Time Extended**
10-12-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed at rooftop bar ice scoop stored on counter top. – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-01: Observed at rooftop bar ice scoop still stored on counter top. **Time Extended**
31B-04-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at rooftop bar. – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-01: **Time Extended**
23-03-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – 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. – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-01: Observed walls at ice machine still soiled. **Time Extended**
36-27-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-01: Still observed soiled walls at first floor ware wash area. **Time Extended**
29-11-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed on second floor ware washing area, pipes underneath area leaking onto floor. – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-01: Observed water still leaking on second floor ware washing area, pipes underneath triple sink area leaking. **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 17, 2026 11:50 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 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.