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5915 SW 8 ST · WEST MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33144

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 20, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3470859
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8781856
DBPR license2327664

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority7 Intermediate9 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 2

#10High Priority12A-05-4

High Priority – Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed associate drink water in ware wash area and begin to clean dishes with no handwash. Inspector coached associate on proper hand washing procedures before beginning new task after drinking.

#11High Priority10-05-5

High Priority – In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored in water on prep table with temperature reading 60F.

Intermediate 7

#12Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener, operator placed in three compartment sink for cleaning.

#13Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwash sink in bar area used for storage.

#14Intermediate02B-01-5

Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed on menu "Masago" raw fish eggs not identified on menu.

#15Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink at bar area.

#16Intermediate05-08-4

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

#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. Operator unable to provide proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.

#18Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at handwash sink at bar area. Operator brought soap over. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 9

#1Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots and pans not inverted. Operator reversed items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#2Basic06-09-1

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 fish in ROP being thawed in original packaging completely sealed. Coached operator and cook on proper thawing methods for ROP fish. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation
#3Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs held on oven door handles.

#4Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign at hand wash sink at bar area.

#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed vents above stove soiled.

#6Basic21-44-1

Basic – Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed multiple sanitizer buckets on prep tables throughout kitchen.

#7Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed mussels and fish in sink not under running water. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in bucket outside of establishment **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#9Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloths on cutting board, not stored in solution.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 24, 2026 12:55 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 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
4 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
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.