Inspection Report

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541 JEFFERSON AVE · MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33139

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 15, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3497224
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8873061
DBPR license2335701

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority5 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#8High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed chicken breast over raw burger patty in the reach in cooler. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 5

#9Intermediate11-07-5

Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Observed chef with no knowledge of the big 6. Emailed form to operator. **Warning**

Warning
#10Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#11Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer in the kitchen with old food debris. **Warning**

Warning
#12Intermediate53A-01-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed manager named Maria Luisa Di Giovanni with an employee certificate not manager. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#13Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 5 employees in the establishment with no manager on duty. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 7

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout the kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling vents torn in the kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed Oranges stored on the floor at the front counter. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic51-13-4

Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed form to operator. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In the bathroom. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic21-04-4

Basic – Observed in-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 17, 2026 12:46 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
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)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.