Inspection Report

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1058 COLLINS AVE · MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33139

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 13, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3443659
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8732685
DBPR license2335335

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#11High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed yellow rice (57F – Cold Holding); yellow rice (60F – Cold Holding) t reach in cooler by kitchen, as per chef since previous day.

Stop Sale
#12High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed yellow rice (57F – Cold Holding); yellow rice(60F – Cold Holding) at reach in cooler by kitchen, as per chef since previous day.

Intermediate 2

#13Intermediate02B-01-5

Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed ceviche,burger, steak not linked to consumer advisory on the menu.

#14Intermediate53B-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 the following certificate's expired; Edy Pineda expired on 11/1/24, Leydi De La Salas expired on 11/1/2, Amanda Espinosa expired on 11/1/24, Pasquale Ragazzini expired on 11/1/24, Ismael Zuniga expired on 11/1/24, Enrique Garcia expired on 11/1/24 and Francisco Telles expired on 11/1/24.

Basic 10

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles in disrepair near freezer.

#2Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed Plates not invented above preparation table across cook line.

#3Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

#4Basic14-09-4

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

#5Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting.

#6Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed throughout the kitchen floor.

#7Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at walk in freezer.

#8Basic10-17-4

Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed spatula behind handisbk by cook line.

#9Basic10-20-4

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

#10Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed chicken and smoked salmon not covered at reach in cooler by cook line.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 21, 2026 2:21 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 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.