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LE GENIE RESTAURANT

178 NE 167 ST · NORTH MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33162

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 3, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3458535
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8761404
DBPR license2317412

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority3 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#7High Priority22-42-4

High Priority – Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 0ppm), operator remade Triple Sink (Chlorine 50ppm). **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 3

#8Intermediate53A-01-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed Wilbert Saint Philippe with no manager certification. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#9Intermediate51-16-7

Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment has an extra storage space next door in unit 174. There are 2 reach in freezers where chicken, fish and pork are being stored for the restaurant. There are cases of water, Arizona cans, and soda cans; racks to storage seasonings such as sugar, salt, oregano, sour orange mix and mojo. **Warning**

Warning
#10Intermediate53B-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. Observed Nadine, Gertha, Stacy and Guerda with no employee training. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Basic 6

#1Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout the kitchen and the storage area in unit 174. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic36-36-4

Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Throughout Unit 174. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Unit number 174. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic14-42-4

Basic – Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed hood filter missing. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#5Basic14-73-4

Basic – No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed beef tripe thawing in room temperature. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 23, 2026 1:16 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.