BLESSING RESTAURANT
8427 NE 2 AVE, Miami FL 33138
Last inspected Apr 9, 2024 · 3 visits since January 2024
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 9 flies flying around prep table and landing on drying rack over washing part of Three compartment sink.
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Disciplinary actions
7 cases · $3,800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2024027531 | Feb 2, 2024 | Jul 24, 2024 | $400 |
| 1--2022056543 | Nov 28, 2022 | Oct 30, 2023 | $400 |
| 1--2020003837 | Jan 21, 2020 | Feb 23, 2021 | $400 |
| 1--2017056330 | Nov 14, 2017 | Jan 12, 2018 | $600 |
| 1--2017039281 | Aug 8, 2017 | Jan 11, 2018 | $800 |
| 1--2017035793 | Jul 24, 2017 | Jan 8, 2018 | $800 |
| 1--2016047051 | Oct 11, 2016 | Jan 18, 2017 | $400 |
Inspection history
3 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 9 flies flying around prep table and landing on drying rack over washing part of Three compartment sink.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager certificate expired 3/2023.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 15 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 9 flies flying around prep table and landing on drying rack over washing part of Three compartment sink.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw turkey/chicken in chest reach in freezer over vegetables and cooked chicken. Some items are thawed due to the freezer being unplugged. Items were under 41F.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sword fish (48F - Cold Holding) item was thawing at room temperature, employee placed item in reach in cooler.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At the mop sink.
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. Inspector provided copy.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager certificate expired 3/2023.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle behind front counter with sanitizer inside.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in a bathroom, locker room or mechanical room. Large metal cooking pots inside bathroom with urinal and toilet in storage area.
Food stored on floor. Jugs of vinegar, lemon juice, and other orange juice on floor under prep table.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in the wall behind prep table. Ceiling finish falling down in dining area by exit sign.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink in kitchen. Also missing paper towels, operator placed roll by sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of oven. Hood filters on cooks line.
Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. The back door is a metal screen door not fully enclosed/sealed. The front dining area has hard plastic sheets lining walls, when the wind blows hard the plastic sheets move exposing the outside elements to the inside of establishment.
Stored food not covered. Cut Onions and peppers in reach in cooler in kitchen. Raw turkey and fish in chest reach in freezer no covers.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Sword fish, turkey, and chicken thawing at room temperature, sword fish was placed in cooler.
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