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12175 SOUTH DIXIE HIGHWAY · PINECREST · Dade County · FL 33156

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 4, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3450623
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8739650
DBPR license2334319

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority5 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical18 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#9High Priority03G-04-5

High Priority – Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Observed six individuals packages with raw fish inside of vacuum packaging packaged onsite at reach in cooler. And 6 individual packages (3 pounds) of scallops inside of reduced oxygen package at walk in cooler. The reduced oxygen package is onsite. Operator discarded the products. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarningStop Sale
#10High Priority08A-08-5

High Priority – Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed raw Oysters stored over cooked sweet potatoes at reach in cooler precipitation area. And observed raw whole fish stored over cooked beef at walk in cooler. Operator relocated the products. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#11High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored next to raw beef at walk in cooler. Operator relocated the raw chicken. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#12High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed six individuals packages with raw fish inside of vacuum packaging packaged onsite at reach in cooler. And 6 individual packages (3 pounds) of scallops inside of reduced oxygen package at walk in cooler. The reduced oxygen package is onsite. Operator discarded the products. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarningStop Sale
#13High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Tuna (50 F – Cold Holding) at reach in cooler. As per operator for less than one hour. Operator moved the product to the walk in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 5

#14Intermediate01C-05-4

Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#15Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**

Warning
#16Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at preparation line. **Warning**

Warning
#17Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – 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. **Warning**

Warning
#18Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 8

#1Basic06-09-1

Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed raw tuna bearing a label inside of reduced oxygen packaged at walk in cooler. Operator removed the tuna from the individual package. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#2Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at reach in cooler preparation area. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler gasket torn. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#5Basic08B-36-4

Basic – Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed condiments containers stored next to hand wash sink exposed to splash at preparation area. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed three tongs stored at oven door. Operator removed the tongs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#7Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils inside of water at 79°F. Operator discarded the water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#8Basic03G-54-1

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. Observed the establishment ROP raw beef for less than 48 hours, no time recorded at the individual package. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 22, 2026 12:35 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
2 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
3 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 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.