FAMOUS DAVE'S DORAL
8240 NW 36 ST · DORAL · Dade County · FL 33166
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef over raw pork inside reach in cooler under grill inside kitchen.
Intermediate 3
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed 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/. Food Manager Certified arrived at time of Inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed inside ware washing area. Operator provided paper towel. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 9
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling tile inside back kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed two white cutting boards in back kitchen.
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer gaskets torn inside cook line.
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed wood plank in standing water at 90°F by grill in cook line. Operator started to reheat water. **Corrective Action Taken**
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed food trays not inverted on shelf inside cook line. Operator inverted trays. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed cooked beef thawing at room temperature in back kitchen. Operator placed meat inside Walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed inside Walk in cooler.
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed brown sugar container inside dry storage. Operator labeled container. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 8, 2026 2:27 PM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.