THE DORAL STEAKHOUSE
4273-4285 NW 107 AVE · DORAL · Dade County · FL 33178
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
24 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
12A-10-4High Priority – Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed chef at buffet area with hands on self/ apron then touched clean plates for service. **Admin Complaint**
01B-12-4High Priority – Food contaminated by employees/consumers and operator continued to serve food. See stop sale. Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Observed at buffet area pooled eggs, shredded cheese, corn, cut tomatoes, oysters, shrimp, cut lettuce, pasta salad, sushi rolls, breads and fruits not protected from contamination. **Warning**
08B-01-4High Priority – Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Observed at buffet area pooled eggs, shredded cheese, corn, cut tomatoes, oysters, shrimp, cut lettuce, pasta salad, sushi rolls, breads and fruits not protected from contamination. **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at reach in cooler across from cook line risotto (57F – Cold Holding); cooked noodle (55F – Cold Holding) as per chef and date labeled was prepped 3/5/24. See Stop Sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at reach in cooler across from cook line risotto (57F – Cold Holding); cooked noodle (55F – Cold Holding) as per chef and date labeled was prepped 3/5/24. See Stop Sale. Observed at walk in cooler ceviche (47F – Cold Holding), as per chef was prepped the night before. See Stop Sale. Observed in walk in cooler shrimp (45F – Cooling); Cooked pasta (47F – Cold Holding); sushi rolls (55F – Cold Holding) as per chef was prepped 30 minutes ago. Chef removed items and placed into walk in freezer for rapid cooling. Observed at brunch buffet area pooled eggs (50F – Cold Holding); shredded cheese (49F – Cold Holding); corn (51F – Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (49F – Cold Holding); cut lettuce (54F – Cold Holding); pasta salad (57F – Cold Holding); sushi rolls (57F – Cold Holding) as per chef was display for less than 3 hours. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 9
53A-03-7Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. 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 food manger certification for Fabian Alberto Saenz Ibanez 8/4/2018 expired 8/4/2023. **Warning**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener at rear of kitchen soiled. Observed bar area soda nozzle soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
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 5 employees in the kitchen and Buffett area, handling food preparation with no certified food manager present during inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-12-4Intermediate – No handwash sink for employees. Observed at lobby side buffet area of restaurant with no hand wash sink. **Admin Complaint**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at buffet area. **Warning**
51-14-7Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – buffet area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed at side area of establishment lobby, a self serve buffet area and chef made omelet station added to restaurant without a hand sink available in area. **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. Observed employee Calderon Yacira, who was hired 3 weeks ago. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at buffet area. **Warning**
08B-15-4Intermediate – Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Observed at buffet area, apples not wrapped. **Warning**
Basic 10
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at bar area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vent soiled at rear of kitchen near dish machine. **Warning**
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license posted dated, October 1,2023. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 employees in kitchen and buffet area with no hair restraints. Operator provided them with hairnets. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at exit door located near bar area where drinking glasses are stored. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at ice machine at kitchen area, as well as at bar area. Operator removed and placed in container for storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
16-38-5Basic – Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Observed at dish machine, Dishwasher (Temperature 176). **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-73-4Basic – No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. **Warning**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at buffet area. Observed at bar area hand sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03G-54-1Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. Observed packages of raw chicken and raw beef in reduced oxygen packaging, as per person in charge is help longer 48 hours with no HACCP plan. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 9, 2026 2:43 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 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.