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OJO DE AGUA

851 S MIAMI AVE · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33130

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 26, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3463656
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8774653
DBPR license2336752

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority7 Intermediate6 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

#7High Priority22-41-4

High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm), advised operator to stop using dishwasher until chlorine concentration was accurate.Triple Sink (Chlorine 100ppm) was being used to wash, rinse and sanitize.

#8High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over butter inside walk in cooler. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked chicken at reach in coolers drawers. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#9High Priority03A-03-5

High Priority – Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs at 77F stored on top of reach in cooler at cook line, as per operator for approximately 30 minutes prior. Operator placed inside reach in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#10High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut leafy greens (62F – Cold Holding)inside reach in cooler by prep area on top of others containers. As per operator for approximately 1 hour prior, advised operator to placed inside reach in cooler for rapid cooling.

#11High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

Intermediate 7

#12Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards soiled on top of reach in cooler at preparation area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#13Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed preparation table stored in front of hand washing sink at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#14Intermediate02D-12-1

Intermediate – Juice packaged in the establishment that has not been specifically processed to prevent, reduce, or eliminate the presence of pathogens not bearing a warning label. At the time of the inspection observed establishment bottles different varieties of ginger shots . No warning label provided. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#15Intermediate02B-01-5

Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed soft boiled eggs and sunny side offered as raw and not identified. Operator identified on digital menu during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#16Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed establishment has plastic bowl with test strips inside, no name or expiration date provided.

#17Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/No certified food manager on duty. Observed certified manager is Jorge Estrada, not on duty during inspection. Observed more than 10 employees working at the time of the inspection. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#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. Observed some new employees TURMELI, DAVID, CANDIDA, CAROLINA and MARIELA as per operator for approximately 2 weeks prior with no health reporting agreement signed. Operator printed health reporting agreement and all employees signed during the inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Basic 6

#1Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

#2Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on clean containers stacked at drain board by dishwasher.

#3Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed cases of produce stored on floor at hallway by walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic02D-03-4

Basic – Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. At the time of the inspection observed establishment cuts and preps cut fruit cups with cut melons, yogurt parfaits and chia pudding fruit cups all for customer self service lacking labeling information. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic51-13-4

Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator via email.

#6Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no signed at hand washing sinks. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 24, 2026 12:36 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
3 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.