BIRD BOWL
9275 SW 40 ST, Miami FL 33165 · 305.221.1221
Last inspected Jul 7, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 8 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed COOKED RICE (101F - reheating) as per employee more than two hours.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed quaternary test kit expired 03/26.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed clear spray bottle of heavy duty cleaner not labeled at the chemical storage rack. Operator discarded.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in coolers in the bar area with rusted shelves.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind cook line soiled with grease.
Jan 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used to line shelves in back prep area. Operator removed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal bag store next to slicer in back prep area. Operator removed.
Aug 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 7, 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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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice inside hand wash station locate at the bar. Operator removed.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup used as a scoop inside bin of rice in back prep area. Operator removed
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in pizza cooler in back prep area with soiled gaskets.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall located next to dish machine with soiled reside. Observed wall behind main cook line soiled.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed clear squeeze bottles located at the cook line containing oil and water not labeled. Operator labeled immediately.
Mar 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink located in back prep area. Operator restocked.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed ice machine filters soiled. Observed reach in cooler in pizza back prep station with soiled gaskets.
Feb 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed COOKED RICE (101F - reheating) as per employee more than two hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Observed COOKED RICE (101F - reheating) as per employee more than two hours.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed desserts at display case made offsite and pre portioned with no production date.
Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed employee unable to answer proper quaternary levels. Coached employee on proper ppm.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers wet nesting at ware washing area.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at cook line soiled with food debris.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at ware washing area wall under table soiled with mold like substance.
Sep 25, 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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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed marinara sauce (116F - Hot Holding) at cook line as per operator for 3 hours. Operator reheated marinara sauce for final temperature of 165F.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink at front counter.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clean containers wet nesting on shelf in dish area
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of walk in freezer
In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Observed utensils stored inside container with sanitizer at prep table in front of cook line.
Observed exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside at back door by walk in cooler.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of flour not labeled underneath prep table in pizza prep area and containers of sugar and salt not labeled at front counter on top of sauce refrigerator.
Mar 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 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 chicken wings (108F - Hot Holding) at room temperature across from cook line. As per manger, less than 1 hour. Employee took product to walk in cooler.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter area. Manger replenished paper towels.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at bottom of exit door across from conveyor oven.
Jul 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cart stored in front of hand sink at front kitchen area. Manger removed cart.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink at cookline.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed top of dish machine soiled at ware washing area.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed no chains on co2 tanks at back kitchen area.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with out hair restraint at cook line.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed at ware washing area.
Exterior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at back kitchen area.
Food stored on floor. Observed boxes containing oil at storage area on floor.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at walk in freezer at kitchen area next to cookline.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed grease and food debris in oven at cook line.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed pizza boxes stored on floor at back kitchen area.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed pork ribs thawing at room temperature near cookline. Advised manager to place product underneath cool running water or take to walk in cooler.
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