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AMERICAN DOLLAR SERVICE

454 NW 22 AVE STE 99-100, Miami FL 33125 · 305-746-1052

Last inspected Feb 12, 2026 · 9 visits since April 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats32
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2338027
Grade history
APR 24
SEP 24
MAR 25
OCT 25
DEC 25
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on October 1,2025.
High priority/50-17-3
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Feb 12, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded.

0 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findings
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no food manager certificate for William Rodriguez and Juan Rodriguez.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint/Return visit Feb 12, 2026 · Admin Complaint
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Repeat Violation/Return visit Feb 12, 2026 · Time Extended
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Vilma Megilla working for over 3 years with no food handler certificate.
Intermediate/53B-02-5/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint/Return visit Feb 12, 2026 · Admin Complaint
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed no label on white rice and garbanzo beans held more than 24 hours not properly date marked at reach in cooler,er at kitchen
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Repeat Violation/Return visit Feb 12, 2026 · Time Extended
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled at kitchen area.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation/Return visit Feb 12, 2026 · Time Extended
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Repeat Violation/Return visit Feb 12, 2026 · Time Extended
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler interior soiled at front counter.
Basic/22-16-4/Repeat Violation/Return visit Feb 12, 2026 · Time Extended
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled throughout kitchen.
Basic/36-27-5/Repeat Violation/Return visit Feb 12, 2026 · Time Extended
The state's own report →
Dec 11, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded.

0 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no food manager certificate for William Rodriguez and Juan Rodriguez.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Repeat Violation
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Vilma Megilla working for over 3 years with no food handler certificate.
Intermediate/53B-02-5/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed no label on white rice and garbanzo beans held more than 24 hours not properly date marked at reach in cooler,er at kitchen
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Repeat Violation
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled at kitchen area.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Repeat Violation
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler interior soiled at front counter.
Basic/22-16-4/Repeat Violation
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled throughout kitchen.
Basic/36-27-5/Repeat Violation
Dec 11, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded.

0 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no food manager certificate for William Rodriguez.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint/Return visit Dec 11, 2025 · Admin Complaint
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Repeat Violation/Return visit Dec 11, 2025 · Time Extended
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Vilma Megilla working for over 3 years with no food handler certificate.
Intermediate/53B-02-5/Return visit Dec 11, 2025 · Admin Complaint
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed refried beans held more than 24 hours not properly date marked at reach in cooler.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Return visit Dec 11, 2025 · Time Extended
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled at kitchen area.
Basic/36-34-5/Return visit Dec 11, 2025 · Time Extended
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Repeat Violation/Return visit Dec 11, 2025 · Time Extended
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Basic/33-11-4/Return visit Dec 11, 2025 · Time Extended
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler interior soiled at front counter.
Basic/22-16-4/Return visit Dec 11, 2025 · Time Extended
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled throughout kitchen.
Basic/36-27-5/Return visit Dec 11, 2025 · Time Extended
Oct 7, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 15 violations recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority6 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 15 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on October 1,2025.
High priority/50-17-3
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed refried beans (59F - Cold Holding) as per employee since previous day.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed refried beans (59F - Cold Holding) as per employee since previous day.
High priority/03A-02-5
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic containers stored inside handsink at kitchen.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no food manager certificate for William Rodriguez.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Repeat Violation
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink near front counter and at kitchen.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Repeat Violation
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Vilma Megilla working for over 3 years with no food handler certificate.
Intermediate/53B-02-5
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed refried beans held more than 24 hours not properly date marked at reach in cooler.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled at kitchen area.
Basic/36-34-5
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Repeat Violation
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed boxes of soda not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor by seating area of establishment.
Basic/08B-47-4
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Basic/33-11-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler interior soiled at front counter.
Basic/22-16-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled throughout kitchen.
Basic/36-27-5
Oct 7, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded.

0 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning/Return visit Oct 7, 2025 · At the time of the callback observed no food manger certificate for William Rodriguez. Admin Complaint
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit for three compartment sink.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Warning/Return visit Oct 7, 2025 · Time Extended
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink near front counter.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Warning/Return visit Oct 7, 2025 · Time Extended
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink near front counter.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Warning/Return visit Oct 7, 2025 · Time Extended
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license from October 1, 2024 displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Warning/Return visit Oct 7, 2025 · Time Extended
Mar 4, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non food grade bags used to store pork chops in chest freezer. Operator removed from bags and placed inside food grade containers.
High priority/14-31-5/Warning
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit for three compartment sink.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink near front counter.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Warning
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink near front counter.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Warning
Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed non food grade basting brush used at coffee prep station.
Intermediate/14-14-4/Warning
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license from October 1, 2024 displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Warning
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between wall and hand wash sink. Operator removed.
Basic/10-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles of oil and container of sugar not labeled near front counter and back prep area.
Basic/02D-01-5/Warning
Mar 4, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed wall vent near cook station soiled.
Basic/36-34-5/Return visit Mar 4, 2025 · Observed wall vent near cook station soiled. Time Extended
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall located near cook station soiled.
Basic/36-27-5/Return visit Mar 4, 2025 · Observed wall located near cook station soiled. Time Extended
Sep 12, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded.

0 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
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. Provided to operator.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed wooden cutting board blocking off hand wash sink near prep area. Operator removed.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5
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. Provided to operator.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed wall vent near cook station soiled.
Basic/36-34-5
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed kitchen utensils in standing water at 97F. Operator discarded water.
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall located near cook station soiled.
Basic/36-27-5
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottle located near cook station with no label. Operator labeled.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Apr 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl inside plastic bin with beans used to dispense food. Operator removed immediately.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler with soiled gasket located across cook line.
Basic/23-03-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottle containing oil with no label next to cook line. Operator labeled immediately
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site

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.