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BATTUBELIN

749 NE 79 ST, Miami FL 33138 · 786.201.4243

Last inspected Apr 21, 2026 · 6 visits since May 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats200
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2334018
Grade history
MAY 24
JAN 25
MAY 25
DEC 25
APR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 30 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4
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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Apr 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw guanciale above panna cotta in reach in outside of walk in. Operator corrected order during inspection.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed dust accumulation on dry food racks.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed at front bar cooler in pizza area.
Basic/14-05-4
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed across warewash behind dry dish rack.
Basic/36-03-4
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in walk in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed in bar cooler.
Basic/14-36-5
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in multiple coolers.
Basic/14-33-4
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed on shelf across cook line.
Basic/14-20-4
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout establishment.
Basic/36-02-5
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in.
Basic/14-17-4/Repeat Violation
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Dec 8, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Warning/Return visit Dec 8, 2025 · Time Extended
Ceiling/ceiling tiles soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles by kitchen.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Dec 8, 2025 · Time Extended
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield damage above prep table near oven.
Basic/38-01-4/Warning/Return visit Dec 8, 2025 · Time Extended
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed shield missing at light by storage above ice machine.
Basic/38-07-4/Warning/Return visit Dec 8, 2025 · Time Extended
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at drinks reach in cooler bar area.
Basic/14-33-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Dec 8, 2025 · Time Extended
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4/Warning/Return visit Dec 8, 2025 · Time Extended
Dec 3, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 20 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority4 Intermediate14 Basic
Show 20 findings ▾
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm).
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked beef (55F - Cold Holding), cooked chicken (49F - Cold Holding) at walk in cooler, as per chef was prepared today morning. Employee stored on freezer for rapid chill.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled at prep table.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a cleaning sponge stored inside hand sink bar area. Employee removed.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Repeat Violation/Warning
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hand sink at bar area no running hot water.
Intermediate/27-16-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Warning
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4/Warning
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Basic/16-23-4/Warning
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at bar area.
Basic/51-11-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Ceiling/ceiling tiles soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles by kitchen.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean plates not inverted at storage near ice machine.
Basic/24-05-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Food stored on floor. Observed a container with shredded cheese stored on floor at walk in cooler. Employee stored properly.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
Interior of microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris.
Basic/22-08-4/Warning
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield damage above prep table near oven.
Basic/38-01-4/Warning
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed shield missing at light by storage above ice machine.
Basic/38-07-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck on clean containers at storage shelves above reach in coolers by prep area.
Basic/16-46-4/Warning
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at drinks reach in cooler bar area.
Basic/14-33-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4/Warning
May 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 21 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority7 Intermediate12 Basic
Show 21 findings ▾
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towel used as a liner for rosemary and parsley at walk in cooler.
High priority/14-86-1
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw shrimp at drawers based upon minimum required cooking temperature at cook line.
High priority/08A-20-5
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed red cutting board and wood cutting board at bar area with black mold-like substance. Observed slicer soiled at pizza station.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink with food residue near walk in freezer.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper at hand sink inside bar area and outside bar area.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Repeat Violation
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink inside bar area and outside bar area.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Repeat Violation
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle with degreaser no labeled stored under pizza counter area.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Repeat Violation
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hand sink at bar area no running hot water, run water for 3 minutes with temperature of 81F.
Intermediate/27-16-4
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at inside bar area not secured.
Basic/51-11-4/Repeat Violation
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents dusty at preparation area,kitchen and ware washing area.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean bowls and clean plates stored at ware washing dry storage not inverted.
Basic/24-05-4
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed one of two dishwasher not functioning. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm).
Basic/16-55-4/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. Observed flour stored on floor at outside storage.
Basic/08B-38-4/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
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 flour at pizza station.
Basic/10-01-5/Repeat Violation
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided by email.
Basic/51-13-4/Repeat Violation
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign at hand sink inside bar area.
Basic/31B-04-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer gaskets soiled across cook line.
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler salad station.
Basic/14-33-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar and flour not labeled across walk in cooler.
Basic/02D-01-5/Repeat Violation
Jan 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 19 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority6 Intermediate13 Basic
Show 19 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 by email.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Repeat Violation
No hot water provided at handwash sink/three-compartment sink/mop sink when dishmachine is running. Observed no hot running water per 3 minutes at 76°F, located hand sink outside bar area.
Intermediate/27-08-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed outside bar area and front counter.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Repeat Violation
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at outside bar area.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed ROP bags containing roast beef and cooked lamb less than 24 hours. Operator open all bags.
Intermediate/03G-50-1/Corrective Action Taken
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray containing sanitizer not labeled at inside door bar area. Operator labeled.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. At bar area near entrance of kitchen.
Basic/51-11-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed above walk in cooler area.
Basic/36-34-5/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 at kitchen.
Basic/14-74-7
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed dishwasher machine not functioning properly Dishwasher (Chlorine 00ppm). Coach the operator to set up the three compartment sink.
Basic/16-55-4
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed handle loose at three compartment sink kitchen.
Basic/29-09-4
Food stored on floor. Observed boxes containing vegetables and containers containing chicken stock stored on floor at walk in cooler.
Basic/08B-38-4/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle touching flour inside container at front counter.
Basic/10-01-5
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided by email.
Basic/51-13-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at outside bar area, hand sink near walk in freezer,hand sink at pizza area, front counter and bathrooms.
Basic/31B-04-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at front counter bar area and dishwasher area.
Basic/36-27-5
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container with flour inside not labeled. Operator labeled.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
May 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority6 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 11 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.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade.
Intermediate/22-02-4
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.Observed no chlorine or quaternary test strips available.
Intermediate/16-37-1
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar.
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 bolognese sauce (42F - Cold Holding) on drawers at cook line. As per Manager from previous day.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen l
Basic/36-34-5
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door by dry storage.
Basic/35B-01-4
Food stored on floor. Observed several food containers on walk in freezer floor. Also observed a flour bag stored on dry.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in all units throughout kitchen.
Basic/23-03-4

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.