ASSA RESTAURANT
992 NE 167 ST · NORTH MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33162
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
26 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
41-07-4High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed 5 medicine bottles on top of the prep table by the coffee station in the front counter. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-02-6High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 6+ flies in the front handwashing sink, 1 dead fly inside a cream cheese container in the front counter reach in cooler, item was discarded, approximately 4 live flies in the kitchen by the dry storage area, 2 live flies by the handwashing sink next to the bathroom. **Admin Complaint**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 1 dead fly inside a cream cheese container in the front counter reach in cooler, item was discarded. **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed white rice (86F – Hot Holding) stored in the rice maker since over night, operator discarded item. **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed white rice (86F – Hot Holding) stored in the rice maker since over night, operator discarded item. Observed cheese pizza (86F – Hot Holding); spinach calzone (79F – Hot Holding); focacha with cheese and tomatoes (89F – Hot Holding) placed 20 minutes before inspection. Operator would like to use time as a public health. Provided form to operator. **Warning**
Intermediate 12
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed ware washing hand washing sink blocked by cutting boards. Operator removed. **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed front counter handwashing sink used to dump coffee and kitchen handwashing sink with food debris. **Warning**
53A-01-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed Nissin with no manager certificate. **Warning**
02B-01-5Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed raw tuna and raw salmon on the menu not identified. Operator marked items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
27-06-4Intermediate – No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed 3 compartment sink with hot water at 81F. **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front counter and kitchen. **Warning**
05-08-4Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employees named Niv, Richard and Jr with no employee training. **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. At the front counter, warewashing and kitchen. **Warning**
03F-10-5Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed cheese pizza (86F – Hot Holding); spinach calzone (79F – Hot Holding); focacha with cheese and tomatoes (89F – Hot Holding) placed 20 minutes before inspection. Operator would like to use time as a public health. Provided form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
16-37-1Intermediate – Observed no chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
27-16-4Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed all handwashing sinks with hot water of 81F. **Warning**
Basic 9
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle in the flour container in the kitchen. **Warning**
36-36-4Basic – Ceiling tile missing. On top of the walk in cooler. **Warning**
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphones on top of prep area in the front counter. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil stored on the floor, and bag of onions stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. **Warning**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At the front counter, kitchen, ware washing area and bathroom. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at the pizza station and front counter reach in coolers. **Warning**
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed pizza boxes, to go cups and to go containers stored on the floor in the kitchen. **Warning**
54-01-5Basic – Smoking or vaping in an enclosed indoor workplace. Observed employee vaping the in the lobby of restaurant. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 26, 2026 12:44 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
5 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
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.