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MONSERRATE RESTAURANTE

9545 NW 41 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33178

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 16, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3441168
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8730194
DBPR license2326994

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate11 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#12High Priority22-41-4

High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishmachine with a 0 ppm chlorine concentration. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 1

#13Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board soiled next to walk-in cooler entrance. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 11

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and air vents soiled all over kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license posted from October 1, 2024. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cutting board next to entrance to walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#4Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed opened plastic water stored on top of food prep table next to three compartment sink. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic13-07-4

Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee at cook line doing food preparation while wearing watch. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees at cook line doing food preparation with no hair restraint. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer gaskets in disrepair. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of potatoes stored on floor at walk-in cooler. Container was removed off floor. Also observed, plastic containers of empanadas stored on floor at walk-in freezer and metal pots of sancocho on floor at cook line. Metal containers of sancocho were removed off floor. Coached manager on correct procedure. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#9Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guards soiled with accumulated dust at walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer and reach-in cooler gaskets next to fryers. Also observed, spray nozzle soiled at preparation sink next to dishmachine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#10Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed plastic containers of cut cucumber and carrots stored at walk-in cooler not covered. Manager covered containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#11Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease and food debris next to dishmachine. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 17, 2026 12:40 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
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.