ALICENA KEY RESTAURANT
13033 W DIXIE HWY, North Miami FL 33161 · 786.712.3498
Last inspected Jan 28, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023
APR 24
AUG 24
JAN 25
SEP 25
JAN 26
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5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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. Poster was provided to operator
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $700
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2021023005 | Apr 6, 2021 | Oct 19, 2021 | $300 |
| 1--2020007581 | Feb 10, 2020 | Feb 23, 2021 | $400 |
| 1--2015019402 | Mar 30, 2015 | Aug 5, 2015 | — |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jan 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Nonfood grade bags in direct contact with children and pork.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked: chicken, pork, and turkey held for more than 24/hrs without date inside reach in freezer.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Debris on floor
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven.
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Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled in kitchen area.
Sep 24, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Chicken, pork and turkey not separated from each others according to minimum cooking temperature.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked: chicken, pork, turkey and goat held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside reach in freezer/ cooler l
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent with grease.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor. Lightbulbs missing in food preparation area.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole on wall by hand washing sink.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice ice buildup inside reach in freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.food debris inside oven. Microwave soiled.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. No light shield.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign.
Sep 4, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 23 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate16 Basic
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Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed employee washing hands with cold water.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Chicken, pork and turkey not separated from each others according to minimum cooking temperature.
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. Poster was provided to operator
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Form was provided to operator.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked: chicken, pork, turkey and goat held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside reach in freezer/ cooler l
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Door oven handle soiled
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent with grease.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor. Lightbulbs missing in food preparation area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease under cooking equipments.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Plastic containers with Corn flour on the floor inside kitchen.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole on wall by hand washing sink.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice ice buildup inside reach in freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.food debris inside oven. Microwave soiled.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. No light shield.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Food debris and grease on top of the st.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Pipe leaking under handwashing sink in kitchen area. Mop sink in disrepair.
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in dining areas during cleaning. Lightbulbs missing at dining area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled by triple sink.
Jan 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Frozen food items not separated according with minimum cooking temperature.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Form was provided to operator.
No soap provided at handwash sink. In kitchen area.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked: chicken, pork, and goat held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside reach in freezer.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Broken floor tiles in kitchen area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In kitchen area.
Aug 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority7 Intermediate5 Basic
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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. Poster was provided to operator.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand washing sink by triple sink.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Form was provided to operator.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand washing sink in kitchen area.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked: chicken, pork, turkey held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside reach in freezer.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee restroom in kitchen area.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing dishes incorrectly. Explained to employee the correct way to wash, rinse and sanitize.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside reach in freezer.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
Stored food not covered. Cooked food no covered inside reach in freezer.
Apr 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to verify employee health, exclusions or restrictions.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Pork and chicken not separated from each another according to minimum cooking temperature.
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. Poster was provided to operator.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Cooked pork, chicken and turkey held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside reach in freezer.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Water temperature 80°F at hand washing sink by triple sink.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water under triple sink.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Plastic container with oil on the floor in kitchen area.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall damage by triple sink.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food de inside microwave.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Cooked foods inside reach in cooler.
Dec 8, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken not separated from raw pork inside reach in freezer.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink by triple sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked: chicken, pork, turkey and goat held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside reach in freezer.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside reach in freezer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink by triple sink.
Open dumpster lid.
Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Self closing door device broken at restroom used by employees inside the kitchen.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Broken pipe at mop sink
Nov 8, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee washed hands with cold water. Employee washed hands with cold water.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken not separated from raw pork inside reach in freezer.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. Hot water temperature 79°F
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink by triple sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink by triple sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked: chicken, pork, turkey and goat held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside reach in freezer.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside reach in freezer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink by triple sink.
Open dumpster lid.
Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Self closing door device broken at restroom used by employees inside the kitchen.
Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Observed unused cooking equipments at the back yard.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Broken pipe at mop sink
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.