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BACARDI: MOJITO BAR - D

4200 NW 21 ST, CONC D-54, Miami FL 33122 · 305.869.4231

Last inspected Aug 13, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats72
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2332838
Grade history
SEP 24
JAN 25
AUG 25
MAR 26
AUG 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Aug 13, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findings
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Basic/51-11-4/Repeat Violation/Return visit Aug 13, 2026 · Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Time Extended
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed back area reach in cooler ambient temperature 65 F
Basic/14-74-7/Return visit Aug 13, 2026 · Observed reach in cooler turn off, and empty operator waiting for parts Time Extended
Equipment in poor repair. Observed back area reach in cooler ambient temperature 65 F
Basic/14-11-5/Return visit Aug 13, 2026 · Observed reach in cooler turn off, and empty operator waiting for parts. Time Extended
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor in the kitchen area soiled.
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation/Return visit Aug 13, 2026 · Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor in the kitchen area soiled. Time Extended
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of the reach in freezer located in the storage area.
Basic/14-69-4/Return visit Aug 13, 2026 · Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of the reach in freezer located in the storage area. Time Extended
Stored food not covered. Observed sugar container located in the cafeteria area not covered.
Basic/08B-12-5/Return visit Aug 13, 2026 · Time Extended
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled in the kitchen area
Basic/36-27-5/Repeat Violation/Return visit Aug 13, 2026 · Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled in the kitchen area Time Extended
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Aug 12, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed back area reach in cooler Cheddar cheese (59 F - Cold Holding); Shredded cheese (57 F - Cold Holding); Swiss cheese (57 F - Cold Holding); Mozzarella fresh cheese (57 F - Cold Holding); Whipped cream (57 F - Cold Holding); Cilantro sauce (59 F - Cold Holding); Blue cheese (61 F - Cold Holding); Half and half creamer (59 F - Cold Holding); Round eggs (58 F - Cold Holding); Scrambled eggs (59 F - Cold Holding) stored in reach in unit for more than 24 hours
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed back area reach in cooler Cheddar cheese (59 F - Cold Holding); Shredded cheese (57 F - Cold Holding); Swiss cheese (57 F - Cold Holding); Mozzarella fresh cheese (57 F - Cold Holding); Whipped cream (57 F - Cold Holding); Cilantro sauce (59 F - Cold Holding); Blue cheese (61 F - Cold Holding); Half and half creamer (59 F - Cold Holding); Round eggs (58 F - Cold Holding); Scrambled eggs (59 F - Cold Holding) stored in reach in unit for more than 24 hours
High priority/03A-02-5
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator provided thermometer.
Intermediate/05-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Basic/51-11-4/Repeat Violation
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed back area reach in cooler ambient temperature 65 F
Basic/14-74-7
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation
Employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink inside of salad cooler.
Basic/12B-13-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphones on top of prep table
Basic/40-06-5
Equipment in poor repair. Observed back area reach in cooler ambient temperature 65 F
Basic/14-11-5
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor in the kitchen area soiled.
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of the reach in freezer located in the storage area.
Basic/14-69-4
Stored food not covered. Observed sugar container located in the cafeteria area not covered.
Basic/08B-12-5
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled in the kitchen area
Basic/36-27-5/Repeat Violation
Mar 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed pans, bowls inside of the kitchen hand washing sink, observed plastic container inside of the bar area hand washing sink, observed metal bowl inside of the coffee station hand washing sink.
Intermediate/31A-09-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the coffee station.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Basic/51-11-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food with no hair restraint, observed employee in the coffee with no hair restraint
Basic/13-03-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor behind equipment with heavy soiled.
Basic/36-73-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls in kitchen area soiled.
Basic/36-27-5/Repeat Violation
Aug 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. To go hand washing sink without paper towels.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of the reach in cooler
Basic/14-69-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed inside of the reach in cooler soiled
Basic/22-16-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled in the kitchen area.
Basic/36-27-5
Jan 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed trays on top of the kitchen hand washing sink. Manager removed trays
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling damage in the kitchen area.
Basic/36-32-5
Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine no in use.
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser
Basic/25-27-4
Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
Basic/29-17-4
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking on pipe at the bar hand washing sink.
Basic/29-11-4
Nov 25, 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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Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine in disrepair no in use.
Basic/14-11-5/Return visit Nov 25, 2024 · Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine in disrepair no in use. Time Extended
Sep 24, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training expired on August 2024 for all employees John Aragon, 08/18/24, Esthefany Rodriguez 08/08/24,Claudia Muñoz 08/12/24,Steve Bencomo 08/13/24,Mark Blanco 08/17/24
Intermediate/53B-05-5
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Basic/51-11-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In the kitchen area.
Basic/36-34-5
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine in disrepair no in use.
Basic/14-11-5
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container no label at the service area.
Basic/02D-01-5
Feb 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the to go area hand washing sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed parfaits no labeled.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelves on top of the prep area with heavy dust.
Basic/23-03-4
Observed no holster at soda gun holster.
Basic/29-17-4/Repeat Violation
Aug 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent soiled located in the kitchen area.
Basic/36-34-5
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a open water bottle on top of the three compartment sink.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public inside of the reach in freezer located in the back area.
Basic/08B-49-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a speaker on top of the three compartment. Manager removed speaker.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee washing dishes with no hair restraint. Manager provided hairnet to employee. Manager provided hairnet to employee
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket in disrepair located in the to go area, and back area.
Basic/14-11-5
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed reach in freezer located in the back area with ice buildup.
Basic/14-69-4
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed Waste line missing at soda gun holster in the bar area.
Basic/29-17-4

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.