Inspection Report

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959 W AVE, # 15 · MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33139

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 26, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3495396
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8866223
DBPR license2330333

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate20 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical24 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

24 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#21High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef stored over raw oysters at walk in cooler. Manager relocated products. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#22High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shrimp (48F – Cold Holding); beef (51F – Cold Holding); fish (49F – Cold Holding); burgers (55F – Cold Holding) at reach in cooler across cook line. As per manager for less than 2 hours. Employee placed items at walk in cooler.

Intermediate 2

#23Intermediate02C-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 pasta and short ribs held more than 24 hours not properly date marked at walk in cooler. Manager placed label. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#24Intermediate53B-14-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed food handler certificate for Mario Castillo expired on 12-13-2024, and Jose Castillo certificate expired on 12-05-2024.

Basic 20

#1Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed equipment door soiled throughout the kitchen.

#2Basic36-34-5

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

#3Basic24-05-4

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

#4Basic21-34-4

Basic – Cloth gloves contacting ready-to-eat food.

#5Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at preparation area.

#6Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting.

#7Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in disrepair at reach in cooler at kitchen.

#8Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed throughout kitchen floor.

#9Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled throughout the kitchen.

#10Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tile in disrepair near 3 compartment sink.

#11Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole on the wall under handsink by kitchen.

#12Basic10-20-4

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

#13Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled by dry storage area.

#14Basic23-03-4

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

#15Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in cooler soiled by kitchen.

#16Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed cut lettuce, cut tomatoes and ham not covered at reach in cooler near cook line. Employee covered items. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#17Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observer walk in cooler shelves rusted.

#18Basic36-27-5

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

#19Basic21-12-4

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

#20Basic21-09-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed chef used soiled wet wiping cloth used on spills at kitchen.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 18, 2026 12:34 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
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
3 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 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 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
6 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.