LE GENIE RESTAURANT
178 NE 167 ST · NORTH MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33162
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
03A-03-5High Priority – Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell egg (63F – Cold Holding) stored in the walk in cooler for less than 2 hours, as per operator. Placed item into walk in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed turkey (52F – Cold Holding); goat (50F – Cold Holding); ground chicken (52F – Cold Holding); pork (47F – Cold Holding); salt fish (63F – Cold Holding) stored in the reach in cooler cover night, as per operator. See stop sale.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed turkey (52F – Cold Holding); goat (50F – Cold Holding); ground chicken (52F – Cold Holding); pork (47F – Cold Holding); salt fish (63F – Cold Holding) stored in the reach in cooler cover night, as per operator. See stop sale. Observed pikliz (73F – Cold Holding) stored in the walk in cooler for less than 2 hours, as per operator. Placed item into walk in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice and peas (127F – Hot Holding); legume (112F – Hot Holding) stored on top of stove for less than 2 hours, as per operator. Advised operator to reheat items, rice and peas (165F – Reheating); legume (173F – Reheating). **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate 2
53A-01-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed Wilbert Saint Philippe with no manager certification. **Repeat Violation**
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Marleine, Stacy and Guerda with no employee training. **Repeat Violation**
Basic 6
14-74-7Basic – 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 reach in cooler with ambient temperature of 54F.
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license displayed 10/1/23. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed green plantains stored on the floor in the kitchen, operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-42-4Basic – Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. **Repeat Violation**
14-73-4Basic – No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed goat and fish thawing in room temperature. Educated operator correct way of thawing. Items were placed back into walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 5, 2026 3:55 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.