MONSERRATE RESTAURANTE
9545 NW 41 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33178
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
18 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed seating restaurant establishment operating with an expired license dated October 1, 2023. At time of inspection observed 7+ food employees engaged in food and beverage preparation, while serving approximately 25 customers. **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat Observed in walk-in cooler, raw chicken stored over several gallons of milk. **Warning**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 6 live roaches in crevice of metal shelf, above three compartment sink at kitchen area. Shelf is used to store metal pans/trays. At time of inspection Owner provided a invoice for pest control, conducted by Pioneer Pest Control, INC on 1/27/2024. **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 sausage (121F – Hot Holding) on shelf above cookline, less than 4 hours. Advised Chef reheated to 135F and above. Observed chicken soup (110F – Hot Holding) located at steamtable unit, less than 4 hours. Chef reheated chicken soup to 190F. Observed arepas (66F – Hot Holding); sautéed vegetables (84F – Hot Holding); chicken soup (94F – Hot Holding) located at kitchen prep area, less than 4 hours. Chef placed food items into reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 2
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/. Observed no certified food manager present at time of inspection with 7+ employees engaged in food and beverage preparation. As per Owner, Arturo Lopez, all food managers not scheduled to work at time of inspection. **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 all food employee training expired on 9/15/2023 by Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association. **Warning**
Basic 12
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed foam cup with no handles used in sautéed veggies. Chef removed and discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled above triple sink at kitchen area. **Warning**
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed at rear of kitchen, pots stored on shelves not inverted. **Warning**
32-12-5Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex bathroom used by food employees. **Warning**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable located at kitchen prep counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at triple sink due to leaking pipes. **Warning**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoop at kitchen steam table in standing water at 128F. **Warning**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed soiled microwave at kitchen area. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets at standing reach in coolers at kitchen area. Observed soiled fan covers inside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed in walk in cooler containers of raw chicken, pork and beef stored uncovered. Chef directed employee to cover all food items. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking pipe under triple sink. **Warning**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container of salt not labeled, located near walk in freezer at kitchen area. Chef labeled container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:22 AM.
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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.