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541 JEFFERSON AVE · MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33139

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 27, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3432269
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8721295
DBPR license2335701

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority5 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical19 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

19 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 4

#11High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed a total of 30 pieces of vacuum sealed packaging of pork without a Hccap plan for more than 48 hours. Observed total of 25 pieces of vacuum sealed packaging of salmon without a Hccap plan for more than 48 hours.

Stop Sale
#12High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cut tomatoes (55F – Cold Holding); smoked salmon (60F – Cold Holding); pico de gallo (50F – Cold Holding) at preparation table located next to cook line. As per chef, since 7:30am. Observed cooked potatoes (80F – Hot Holding) at kitchen. As per chef, since 7:30am.

Stop Sale
#13High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes (55F – Cold Holding); smoked salmon (60F – Cold Holding); pico de gallo (50F – Cold Holding) at preparation table located next to cook line. As per chef, since 7:30am.

#14High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked potatoes (80F – Hot Holding) at kitchen. As per chef, since 7:30am.

Intermediate 5

#15Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container with water inside handsink located next to dry storage room. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#16Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handsink by front counter.

#17Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at handsink by front counter.

#18Intermediate03G-50-1

Intermediate – Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed 30 pieces of pork and 25 pieces of salmon in a vacuum sealed bag held for more than 48 hours with no HACCP Plan.

#19Intermediate53B-14-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Maria Luisa Di Giovanni and Paula Leoncertification expired on 7-8-2024

Basic 10

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle use to dispense cooked potatoes.

#2Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water damaged at kitchen area.

#3Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at preparation table.

#4Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 employees engaging with food with no hair restraint.

#5Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed at reach across 3 compartment sink.

#6Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at cook line.

#7Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at handsink by front counter.

#8Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket soiled at reach in cooler.

#9Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled throughout the kitchen.

#10Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses throughout the kitchen.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 26, 2026 12:09 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
2 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
3 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
4 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.