Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

FUEGOS DEL SUR

8202 MILLS DR · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33183

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 9, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3458328
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8760725
DBPR license2337575

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority4 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical17 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#11High Priority08A-04-5

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over unwashed vegetables at walk-in cooler. Employee arranged products in correct order. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#12High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed plastic container of chlorine stored with boxes of single service utensils at drys storage area. Employee correctly stored chlorine container. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#13High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter at mop sink with no vacuum breaker.

Intermediate 4

#14Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test strips available for quaternary or chlorine.

#15Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand washing sink near dish machine.

#16Intermediate05-08-4

Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

#17Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed lentil soup not date marked. As per person in charge, less than seven days. Coached person in charge on correct procedure.

Basic 10

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vent and ceiling tile near dish machine soiled.

#2Basic16-55-4

Basic – Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed cup machine at bar area in disrepair.

#3Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee headphone case on food preparation table near range.

#4Basic13-07-4

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

#5Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back exit door.

#6Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of fries stored on floor at walk-in freezer and bags of potatoes and onions on floor at walk-in cooler. Coached chef on correct procedure. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#7Basic21-04-4

Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towel under cutting board at cook line. Manager removed towel. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed at metals containers at preparation area.

#9Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service cups, and containers stored on floor at dry storage area.

#10Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed cooked octopus to covered while stored at walk-in cooler. Coached employee on correct procedure. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 17, 2026 1:08 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
3 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.