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DAVE & BUSTERS

11481 NW 12 ST STE E622 · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33172

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 13, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3433646
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8722672
DBPR license2328386

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
7 High Priority8 Intermediate21 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical36 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 7

#22High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Can of fire roasted salsa dented on the seams.

Stop Sale
#23High Priority22-35-5

High Priority – Food preparation sink has soil/old food residue.

#24High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in midway bar area.

#25High Priority01D-01-5

High Priority – Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Salmon offered in the menu as a product that can ordered undercooked. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#26High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Chimichurri sauce in reach in cooler at 47° F from the previous day.

Stop Sale
#27High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chimichurri sauce in reach in cooler at 47° F from the previous day.

#28High Priority08A-04-5

High Priority – unwashed produce stored on top of cooked chicken filets inside the walk in cooler.

Intermediate 8

#29Intermediate53A-03-7

Intermediate – 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/ Manuel Machado certificate expired on 07/2024.

#30Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Container with soil residue used to store open bag of sour cream, can opener holster, food storage container soiled, reach in freezer gaskets,

#31Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bar located by main entrance. And bar located at meetings room.

#32Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food debris in and sink Located at the end of the cooking line

#33Intermediate22-56-4

Intermediate – Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#34Intermediate31B-05-4

Intermediate – Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Fish washing room.

#35Intermediate53A-14-4

Intermediate – Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Manager not aware that the probe thermometer has to be at 32°F when calibrating a probe thermometer in ice water.

#36Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Cook line area handwashing sink water temperature was 80° F.

Basic 21

#1Basic22-16-4

Basic – Above prep tables shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

#2Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

#3Basic32-04-4

Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee men's restroom.

#4Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Inside flour container.

#5Basic36-51-4

Basic – Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Walk in cooler fan covers dusty soiled.

#6Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Several not in use containers and equipment with heavy grease and dirt buildup.

#7Basic14-05-4

Basic – Cardboard with accumulated grease used to line food-contact shelves. Food storage shelves .

#8Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen area.

#9Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Containers with pickle juice stored on floor inside walk in cooler.

#10Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

#11Basic29-18-4

Basic – Drain cover(s) missing. Mop sink.

#12Basic08B-49-4

Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Stored inside walk in cooler shelf next to other food products.

#13Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Shelves used to store aluminum pans and containers across the cook line .

#14Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris and grease. Trash compactor room.

#15Basic35B-02-4

Basic – Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bar area located by dishwashing room.

#16Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

#17Basic38-07-4

Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Above open fryer in cooking area.

#18Basic25-32-4

Basic – Reuse of single-service or single-use articles.

#19Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Bar area 3 compartment sink.

#20Basic29-17-4

Basic – Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Midway Bar area.

#21Basic21-08-4

Basic – Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer solution in bucket at 0 ppm.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 30, 2026 1:18 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
3 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
6 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 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
3 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
4 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
1 observation(s)
Category 48 · Gas appliances / boiler certificate – reporting only
2 observation(s)
Category 49 · Flammable/combustible materials – reporting only
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.