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RAKIJA LOUNGE

1131 COLLINS AVE · MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33139

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 23, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3483357
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8826784
DBPR license2333966

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority5 Intermediate12 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 1

#13High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over baked potatoes at reach in cooler by preparation area. Manager relocated products. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Intermediate 5

#14Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

#15Intermediate27-06-4

Intermediate – No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed hot water at 71F.

#16Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#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 white rice and chicken wings held more than 24 hours not properly date marked at reach in cooler across cook line.

#18Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At the time of the inspection no hot water on any of the hand sinks at establishment, temperature is at 75F.

Basic 12

#1Basic16-07-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink.

#2Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.

#3Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled throughout kitchen. Observed ceiling tiles soiled throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates stored above reach in cooler not inverted across cook line.

#5Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

#6Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed at dishwasher area.

#7Basic08B-47-4

Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed boxes with ground beef not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor at walk in cooler.

#8Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at cook line.

#9Basic05-09-4

Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed throughout reach in coolers at kitchen.

#10Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled throughout kitchen.

#11Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#12Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 10, 2026 12:51 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
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
2 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.