ORIGINAL LOTS OF LOX (THE)
14995 SOUTH DIXIE HWY · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33176
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
50 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 8
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed dented can of dark red kidney beans at can rack next to ovens in prep area.
12A-13-4High Priority – Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee walk into the kitchen from the dining room with dirty plates, then remove soiled gloves, put on clean gloves without washing hand then touched clean plates from a rack from the dish machine. Inspector coached employee to wash hands when changing tasks.
35A-02-6High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one live flying insect in the kitchen prep area landing and walking on cutting board with cut chives.
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed herbs stored in thank you bags inside of walk in cooler
14-15-4High Priority – Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage – direct contact with food. Observed nonfood grade container used for storing sugar in back area near ice machine and non food grade container used for storing onions in kitchen under prep table.
41-05-4High Priority – Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed can of raid household pesticide stored on shelf behind ovens in prep area
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed smoked salmon stored over ready to eat pickles inside of walk in cooler. Observed container of pooled eggs stored over sauces inside of walk in cooler. Discussed with operator correct storage.
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed rubbing alcohol and burn relief spray stored on dry storage shelf on top of spices. Observed chemicals stored next to box of potatoes underneath prep table near dish area
Intermediate 6
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mold like substance on multiple containers of seafood base inside of reach in cooler in back area near ice machine
16-36-4Intermediate – No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. Observed test kit for chlorine without concentration chart.
22-31-4Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed can opener blade rusted
16-08-4Intermediate – Observed dish machine too small to accommodate utensils or equipment. Observed multiple large pots and mixing bowls that cannot fit inside dish machine.
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked meatloaf, cooked turkey breast, and cooked brisket stored on rack inside walk in cooler without date mark. As per employee was prepared 2 days before inspection. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle of chemicals stored underneath prep table by dish area not labeled.
Basic 36
16-03-4Basic – Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup without handle stored inside container of sugar at back area near ice machine
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed all reach in cooler handles soiled with buildup of food debris throughout establishment **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed carbon dioxide tanks not secured and attached to anything stable located in prep area near ovens **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing in front of ice machine in kitchen area
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, and dust throughout the establishment. **Repeat Violation**
24-27-4Basic – Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed clean cutting board stored next to handwash sink at front counter exposed to splash
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean pots and bowls stored not inverted on dish rack in kitchen.
12B-02-4Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee beverage stored on top of deli slicer in back kitchen area
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed keys stored with container of sprinkles on shelf on dry storage rack near prep area and observed employee cellphone stored on top of prep table in back prep area by dish machine
08B-48-4Basic – Employee preparing food in customer section of dining area. Observed employee portioning cream cheese in dining room table
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed oven door broken at stove near kitchen door.
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed back exterior door with gap
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in cooler floor soiled underneath shelves. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing throughout kitchen area **Repeat Violation**
08B-36-4Basic – Food prepared in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed sandwich being prepared on top of cutting board next to hand wash sink, exposed to splash.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed fryer oil stored on floor underneath prep table in prep area by ovens. Observed box of corned beef brisket stored on floor inside walk in cooler. Observed container of olives stored on floor under hand sink at front counter **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall near sink at coffee station in back
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of reach in freezer next to dish rack in kitchen.
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop inside container of sugar with handle touching the sugar at back area near ice machine.
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside of oven soiled at prep area. **Repeat Violation**
38-01-4Basic – Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield in disrepair in front of ice machine in kitchen area
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed all reach in cooler gaskets soiled throughout establishment. Observed brix pumps heavily soiled with dust next co2 tanks with container of uncovered bacon stored underneath. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4Basic – Observed all reach-in cooler, reach in freezer, and walk in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues throughout establishment. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5Basic – Observed ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair throughout establishment. **Repeat Violation**
12B-13-4Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee water bottle stored inside of reach in cooler at prep area next to ovens
32-17-4Basic – Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Observed self closing device broken on Men's bathroom door
42-03-5Basic – Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Observed drill stored directly on top of box of gravy mix on dry storage shelf near prep area and cables/tools stored inside bread warmer box.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed bucket of pickles and container of cooked noodles not covered stored inside walk in cooler
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted.
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled throughout kitchen **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored inside of mop bucket by mop sink
21-03-4Basic – Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Observed cloth stored inside bucket with soap and sanitizer stored at front counter
14-06-4Basic – Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed wood being used as bottom shelf of prep table with box of potatoes and container of onions stored on top.
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of sugar not labeled in back area by ice machine and container of baking powder not labeled at dry storage rack near cook line
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 25, 2026 1:15 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
5 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
7 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
7 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
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.