BOSS BURGER & BREW
18600 NW 87 AVE #117, Hialeah FL 33015
Last inspected Oct 24, 2025 · 9 visits since September 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
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.
SEP 23
MAR 24
SEP 24
APR 25
OCT 25
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $280
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2018026362 | Apr 6, 2018 | Aug 6, 2018 | $280 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Oct 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef in walk in cooler. Operator properly stored it.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Underneath of the ice machine.
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Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Apr 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 13, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Underneath of hand sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Drain floor under ice machine, dishwasher machine soiled.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Sep 5, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
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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 machine with chlorine sanitizer solution of 0 ppm.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Poultry (49F - Cold Holding); raw burger (55F - Cold Holding)in reach cooler for less than 4 hours as per operator. Operator placed in walk in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken wings with not date marked, as per operator was cooked from more than 24 hours.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in cooler floor and under kitchen equipment soiled.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Underneath of hand sink.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Drain floor under ice machine, dishwasher machine soiled.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Jun 27, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ground beef (60F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (58F - Cold Holding); cut Tomates (54F - Cold Holding) for more than 4 hours as per operator, inside reach in cooler located in front of the cook line.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed dirty spoon inside hand sink.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Pedro with 3 years of being hired. Arelis 5 months of hired, Julio 10 months of hired.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler with ambient temperature of 60F. Food storage inside ground beef (60F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (58F - Cold Holding); cut Tomates (54F - Cold Holding). Also observed reach in cooler gasket in disrepair.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By three compartment sink and hand sink.
Mar 29, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked pork (50/48F - Cooling) inside walk in cooler, was cooked from the day before as per operator.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over sweet plantain inside reach in cooler. Operator properly stored it.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked pork (50/48F - Cooling) inside walk in cooler, was cooked from the day before as per operator. Observed ground beef (60F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (58F - Cold Holding); cut Tomates (54F - Cold Holding) for more than 4 hours as per operator, inside reach in cooler located in front of the cook line.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ground beef (60F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (58F - Cold Holding); cut Tomates (54F - Cold Holding) for more than 4 hours as per operator, inside reach in cooler located in front of the cook line.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed dirty spoon inside hand sink.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Pedro with 3 years of being hired. Arelis 5 months of hired, Julio 10 months of hired.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler with ambient temperature of 60°F. Food storage inside ground beef (60F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (58F - Cold Holding); cut Tomates (54F - Cold Holding). Also observed reach in cooler gasket in disrepair.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under dishwasher machine and kitchen equipment.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By three compartment sink and hand sink.
Oct 12, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 8, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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No hot water provided at handwash sink/three-compartment sink/mop sink when dishmachine is running. Observed hot water 79F in hand wash sink, dishmachine, three compartment sink.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employees Eddy and Maria with more than 2 months of being hired.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Sep 6, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority7 Intermediate3 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of isopropyl alcohol on top of preparation table.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over lettuce inside walk in cooler, operator properly stored it.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container, dirty knife store inside hand wash sink. Operator removed it.Corrected On-SiteCorrected On-SiteWarning**
No hot water provided at handwash sink/three-compartment sink/mop sink when dishmachine is running. Observed hot water 79°F in hand wash sink, dishmachine, three compartment sink.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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. Emailed form to operator.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employees Eddy and Maria with more than 2 months of being hired.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed drain soiled located under dish machine.
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.