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411 S KROME AVE, Florida City FL 33034 · 305.246.5100
Last inspected May 27, 2026 · 5 visits since November 2023
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4 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired Oct 2023. Operator made the payment during the inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $320
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2016054979 | Nov 14, 2016 | Jan 13, 2017 | $320 |
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
May 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed sausages thawing at 3 compartment sink with no running water. Employee let the water run.
Oct 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed towels used as shelf liner for dry goods next to fridge.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food rack next to fridge.
Oct 7, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 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 sausages (127 F - Hot Holding) at the buffet. Employee increase the temperature of the warmer.
Jul 3, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed insulin stored next to an opened butter stick. Employee removed the insulin.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sausages (127 F - Hot Holding) at the buffet. Employee increase the temperature of the warmer.
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 Jennifer Hart certification expired 2/3/2024.
Nov 3, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired Oct 2023. Operator made the payment during the inspection.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Scrambled eggs 69° F Canadian bacon 97° F yogurt 68° F. As per employee reach in cooler was not working properly since the time she arrived at 5: 30am. Reach in cooler Temperature was 68° F around 6:00 am.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Scrambled eggs 69° F Canadian bacon 97° F yogurt 68° F. As per employee reach in cooler was not working properly since the time she arrived at 5: 30am. Reach in cooler Temperature was 68° F around 6:00 am. Stop sale was issued.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Canadian bacon (119 F - Hot Holding). Employee said the Canadian bacon was placed less than 30 minutes ago. Employee increased the temperature of the warmer.
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. Form was provided and displayed at the kitchen area.
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. Firm was provided to operator and signed by the employees.
Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Observed apple at the buffet area not wrapped. Employee was coached to wash and wrap RTE fruits.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at the ice machine by the laundry room.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler no working properly. Temperature was 71° F.
Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Observed plastic utensils not inverted at the buffet counter. Employee stored the utensils properly.
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.