Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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4017 PRAIRIE AVE · MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33140

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 19, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3486018
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8836198
DBPR license2333932

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate7 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

#8High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed grill onions at 126 F on the side of the cooler in the kitchen. Employee started reheating the food. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 2

#9Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

#10Intermediate02C-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 cooked quinoa from 3/14 with no date mark. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 7

#1Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed food in plastic containers on the walk in cooler floor ( potatoes). Also plastic mayonnaise containers on the floor .

#2Basic10-08-5

Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Employee correct it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#3Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of grease on filters. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed accumulation of food residue inside the reach in freezer.

#5Basic25-02-4

Basic – Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Observed disposable utensils with food contact surface up.

#6Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

#7Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels left on counters.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 13, 2026 12:26 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
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.