NAMESTE MIAMI
221 NAVARRE AVE · CORAL GABLES · Dade County · FL 33134
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
34 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 7
22-42-4High Priority – Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 0ppm). Employee discarded the solution and fill with new one and last reading Triple Sink (Chlorine 50ppm). **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-07-4High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed multivitamin on shelve over preparation table in kitchen. **Warning**
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Instructed manager to set up triple compartment sink and to use it until dish machine is fixed. **Warning**
01B-07-4High Priority – Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed tamarind mixed with mold-like growth stored inside standing cooler next to dish machine. Employee discarded the item. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bread dough stored in a Nonfood-grade bag inside reach in cooler next to bread oven. **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked chicken inside reach in cooler next to bread oven. Employee rearranged the items by cooking temperature. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Melted butter (80F – Hot Holding) on prep table next to bread oven. Employee started to reheat the butter. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 4
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Warning**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
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. Provided form to operator. **Warning**
53B-05-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed for Cassey Dasilva, Anlslem Parreral. **Warning**
Basic 23
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed 2 bowls without handle, one inside cooked lamb container and the other inside sauce container stored at standing reach in cooler on hallway next to kitchen entrance. Employee removed the bowls. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handles with buildup of old food debris. Also on oven door handle and microwave handle. **Warning**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents soiled throughout kitchen area. **Warning**
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed throughout kitchen area. **Warning**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed two employee engaging in food preparation without hair restraint. **Warning**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn door gaskets and broken door handles on reach in cooler next to bread oven. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed cashews, sugar stored on floor at back kitchen storage. Also cooking oil on kitchen entrance floor. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed in white chest freezer at kitchen and white freezer at back out part of the restaurant. **Warning**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging from trash can next to bread oven. Employee removed the tongs and placed then in triple compartment sink to wash and sanitize. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed under cutting boards on both kitchen prep tables. Employee removed the cloth. **Warning**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of microwave has accumulation of old food debris. Observed on shelve over prep table next to bread oven. **Warning**
36-62-4Basic – Light not functioning. Observed in the hood system. **Warning**
38-01-4Basic – Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed cracked light shield over kitchen area. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hood filters. Also observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled with old food debris throughout kitchen. **Warning**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed on prep reach in cooler across stove. **Warning**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed tamarind mix not covered stored on standing cooler next to were washing area. Also raw chicken and cooked chicken not covered stored on reach in cooler next to bread oven. Also cooked lamb not covered stored on standing reach in cooler on hallway. Also rice not covered stored on shelve next to dish machine. **Warning**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed cheese thawing at room temperature under a small preparation table in the kitchen. **Warning**
14-55-4Basic – Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. Observed on preparation table at kitchen area. **Warning**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled behind reach in cooler next to bread oven. **Warning**
21-09-4Basic – Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed throughout the kitchen. **Warning**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed black salt and bread stuffing in working containers not labeled on shelves above reach in cooler. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 14, 2026 1:26 PM.
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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.