74TH RESTAURANT
7380 SW 42 ST, Miami FL 33155 · 305.968.4009
Last inspected Mar 16, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Raw bacon 73F at room temperature at cook line, as per cook for 2.5 hours. Cook placed inside walk in cooler.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical cleaner stored next to plastic container of oil in kitchen area. Operator removed.
Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed non food grade brush used at coffee prep station.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed small plastic cup inside jar of seasoning at the front counter prep station.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in kitchen prep area.
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal bag stored next to canned goods in dry storage area. Operator removed.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed damage to wall next to reach in cooler in kitchen area.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler located across the prep table with rust accumulation.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete in kitchen prep area.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves with rust accumulation.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind kitchen hand wash sink soiled.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed two clear squeeze bottles of oil and butter not labeled at the cook line. Operator labeled.
Oct 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw steak stored above raw fish inside reach in cooler located across the main prep table in kitchen. Operator placed products in correct order based on cooking temperatures.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed malanga (129F - Hot Holding); yuca root (125F - Hot Holding) at the steam table. As per operator, it was recently placed there no more than half an hour ago. Operator began to reheat to correct parameters.
Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed non food grade brush used to remove coffee grounds at the coffee prep station.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed small plastic cup used as a scoop inside bin of seasoning near front counter. Operator removed.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles near main cook line area soiled.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler located across the cook line with torn gaskets.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler located across the main prep table in kitchen with rusted shelves.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler with rusted shelves.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several clear squeeze bottles containing oil and sauces located across the cook line with no label. Operator labeled immediately.
Feb 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200plus ppm). Employee diluted sanitizer with a final reading of 100ppm.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed shelves at double door reach in cooler at kitchen area rusting and pitting.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles at front counter over sandwich station not smooth and easily cleaned.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles over sandwich station in poor repair with water damage.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vent in dining room soiled with debris.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach in walk in cooler floor. Employee removed and threw away.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket at reach in cooler across from grill at kitchen area in poor repair.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of freezer at front counter soiled with food debris. Observed Interior of sandwich cooler at front counter soiled with food debris. Manager had employee clean sandwich cooler.
Dec 20, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl stored inside container with cooked rice. Cooked removed it.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed near hoods at kitchen area.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed Gaskets in disrepair at reach in cooler at cook line. Observed Display Reach in cooler door in disrepair at sandwich area.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed two door reach in cooler near dish machine.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour and salt no labeled at kitchen.
Dec 2, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate10 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Raw bacon 73F at room temperature at cook line, as per cook for 2.5 hours. Cook placed inside walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk (127F - Hot Holding) at coffee station area. Employee reheated milk (190F - Hot Holding).
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 500ppm) at cook line. Cook prepared a new solution recheck Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm).
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee wash hands at three compartment sink. Inspector coach the employee and employee washed hands at hand wash sink.
Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. Observed at bathroom.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed mop sink was removed from near bathrooms.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at bathrooms.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl stored inside container with cooked rice. Cooked removed it.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed near hoods at kitchen area.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed Gaskets in disrepair at reach in cooler at cook line. Observed Display Reach in cooler door in disrepair at sandwich area.
Food stored on floor. Observed raw case of beef stored on floor at walk in freezer.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a spoon stored in water at steam table at 81 F.
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Observed mop sink was removed from near bathrooms.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed two door reach in cooler near dish machine.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed spoons at coffee station not inverted at front counter. Cashier inverted.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at kitchen area, steam table and preparation table.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour and salt no labeled at kitchen.
Apr 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee washing dishes at 3 compartment sink and then donned gloves and began portioning sliced ham.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of ice machine soiled at front counter.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed sliding door reach in cooler door in disrepair at front counter.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives and spatula stored between wood and wall at ware washing area. Cook removed knives and spatulas.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at kitchen.
Nov 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs in upright 2 door over bread. Employee moved eggs to bottom.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Equipment in poor repair. Front counter panini station cooler, glass door broken.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives between cookline cooler and table. Employee removed knives to dish pit.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease/residue on dry storage shelves. Panini station cooler doors soiled with grease and food debris.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.