THE KNIFE STEAK HOUSE
1455 1455 NW 107 AVE · DORAL · Dade County · FL 33172
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
21 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cold pasta (45F – Cold Holding); tongue salad (47F – Cold Holding); ceviche of fish (47F – Cold Holding); potatoes salad (46F – Cold Holding); salami (46F – Cold Holding); provolone cheese (48F – Cold Holding) stored in the walk in cooler, as per operator door has been opening and closing frequently for preparation of the day. **Warning**
Intermediate 6
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink blocked by grease at the grill line and containers blocking handwashing sink at the prep station. Operator cleaned and made handwashing sinks accessible. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink blocked by grease clogged by the grill. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at kitchen, grill and prep area handwashing sinks. Operator placed new rolls. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
05-08-4Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-37-1Intermediate – Observed no chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Dishwasher company gave test kit. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-06-4Intermediate – Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed handwashing sinks at the kitchen, by the grill and prep area unable to dispense soap. Operator placed new soap bottles. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic 14
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed the two ice machines soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed all cutting boards with heavy cut marks. **Warning**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed ambient temperature of the walk in cooler at 46F. **Warning**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. By the bathrooms. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout the warewashing area. **Warning**
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. At the entrance of the walk in cooler. **Warning**
36-11-4Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Throughout the kitchen. **Warning**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on chest freezer located in the dishwasher area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in fans soiled with dust, hood filters soiled with grease, gaskets soiled in reach in cooler at prep station, reach in freezer next to dish area soiled with slime around gaskets, walk in cooler gaskets soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed shrimp, potatoes, peas, carrots and mussels thawing in room temperature at the prep area, operator stored in the walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By the dishwasher and 3 compartment sinks. **Warning**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of sugar and flour with no name label. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 4, 2026 12:58 PM.
Violation category totals
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4 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.