APROPO
11401 NW 12 ST E-310, Miami FL 33172 · 4870221
Last inspected May 4, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed expired license October 1, 2023. Advised operator to please renew.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
May 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at unit by front counter area.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed some employees not wearing hair restraint engaged in food prep.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed some cooling units units gaskets torn
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed some cooling units gaskets soiled
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at front counter area.
Mar 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority5 Intermediate10 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef burger stored over ready to eat bacon bit, manager relocated burgers to different shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chimichurri sauce oil based (57F - Cold Holding), as per manager for less than four hour, manager placed it back in reach in cooler for rapid cooling
bottle containing soap substance not labeled. Observed at front counter handwashing sink area.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled, manager requested staff to wash it and sanitized.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink on the back kitchen used to dump or wash food items, staff proceeded to clean it.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed not paper towels at handwashing sink unit on the back.
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. Observed new employee Wendy not knowing her responsibility of reporting health and activities related with foodborne illnesses, manager proceeded to make employee read and sing agreement.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed handle of walking cooler with accumulated food residue.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees handbags and others stored with food items, staff removed pets belonging to a new designated location.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed several employees engaged in floor prep and not hair restraint.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler/freezer gaskets torn.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed next to ice machine area on the back.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler blade cover soiled.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Aug 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham (51F - Cold Holding) at front line reach-in cooler, as per staff for less than two hours, staff relocated to reach in freezer for rapid cooling.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed cutting board a substance like mold buildup inside ice-bin
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed mop sink exterior soiled.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees engaged in food serving/preparation and not hair restraint.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoops stored inside raw beef and raw chicken at drawer reach-in cooler with handle in contact with the food.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach-in freezer gasket.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled interior at reach-in cooler front line, staff cleaned it.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Jan 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed white rice (73F - Hot Holding); black beans (82F - Hot Holding) at steam table, as per manager for less than 4 hours. Manager requested staff to reheat the product to 165 in the oven.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed front line handwashing sink used for dumping other liquids.
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. Observed Gabriel Percha hired for less than 60 days and not knowing oh his responsibility of reporting health issues. Manager provided employee with the form, read it and signed it.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Manager chained tanks secured.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go containers stored not inverted at crepe station area, staff inverted containers.
Sep 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw cracked eggs stored above mushrooms, cheese and guava jelly at walk-in cooler. Manager placed cracked eggs to bottom shelf.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed not paper towels at handwashing sink at front counter. Manager provided a new roll.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO tanks not adequately secured at rack next to three compartment sink area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ac vents and returns over three compartment sink area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed not handwashing sign available at mall shared bathroom used by food handling employees.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walking cooler fan cover soiled/dusted. Observed reach in freezer gaskets soiled, unit located across from oven at kitchen area.
Reach-in Freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed bottom of reach in freezer soiled with old food debris at kitchen storage area. Staff cleaned the unit.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored inside bucket at mop sink not able to dry.
Apr 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 0ppm). Employee was trained by inspector how to correctly use the sanitizer and test kit. Employee corrected the sanitizer and observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 100ppm)
Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touching pants and handled clean utensils without changing gloves and washing hands. Employee was train by inspector how to wash hands properly. Employee changed gloves and wash hands.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef inside walk in cooler. Operator stored products correctly.
Squeeze bottle containing soap substance not labeled. Observed at front serving line HWS.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener at main kitchen by 3CS table. Employee washed the opener.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled handle at walk in cooler. Operator clean handle.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed at from counter none of the personnel serving food wearing proper hair restraint.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed meat fluids accumulated on the floor at main walk in cooler.
Food stored on floor.observed plastic bucket with cut lettuces on the floor inside mail walk in cooler. Operator removed container from the floor.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching pineapple chunks inside reach in cooler at front counter. Operator removed the scoop.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at main kitchen area oven with accumulated food debris.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at hot box front counter.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed inside mall restrooms used by employees.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed racks at kitchen are by walking cooler entrance with accumulated dust. Also, observed soiled reach in cooler gasket under griddle.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed at front serving line squeeze bottles not labeled.
Apr 15, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed clear bottle of oil near flat top grill. Operator labeled correctly.
Oct 3, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed expired license October 1, 2023. Advised operator to please renew.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled at back prep table.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed kitchen utensils inside hand wash sink near front counter register. Operator removed immediately.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed three new employees (Amanda, Sara Maria, and Eliam) with less than a month of working. Sheila,Marelys, and Yailet have also been working since June with no food handler training.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler interior soiled. Unit is across from front counter register.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop near mop sink not hung up to dry. Operator hung up.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed clear bottle of oil near flat top grill. Operator labeled correctly.
Oct 3, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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. The following food handlers have been employed less than 60 days: Sheila,Marelys, Yailet.
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.