CAJUN BOIL
10162 W FLAGLER ST, Miami FL 33174 · 305.205.3267
Last inspected Aug 19, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
5 inspections, swinging between B and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed boiled eggs (112F - Cooling) at 1:58 PM on kitchen preparation table. Retest boiled eggs (97F - Cooling) at 2:56 PM. Product didn't reach 70F with 2 hours.
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2026040198 | Apr 16, 2026 | Jul 20, 2026 | $200 |
| 1--2019042763 | Jun 20, 2019 | Feb 5, 2020 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vague breaker at mop sink
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents dusty at kitchen.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed at front counter plates not inverted, Operator inverted the plates.
Food stored on floor. Observed soy bucket stored on the floor operator stored on shelf.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in cooler prep tables at kitchen soiled.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at kitchen top of prep tables.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken wings (48F - Cold Holding); raw alligator bites (52F - Cold Holding) inside small black reach in cooler across cook line. As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Operator added ice for rapid cooling.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 4 food employees without a CFM present.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 3 high priority.
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Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed as per high temperature holding thermometer the Dishwasher (Temperature 147). Also tested with thermolabel failed to turn black.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken wings (48F - Cold Holding); raw alligator bites (52F - Cold Holding) inside small black reach in cooler across cook line. As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Operator added ice for rapid cooling.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed corn in a cob and cooked potatoes not time marked on prep table across cook line. As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Operator properly labeled.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 4 food employees without a CFM present.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed inside walk on cooler.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water on top of chest freezer across mop sink.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed alligator bites (53F - Cold Holding); mozzarella sticks (47F - Cold Holding) inside small black cooler across cook line. As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Operator placed products inside WIC for rapid cooling.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser over triple sink without label.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table across freezers. Operator removed the drink.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at front counter. Operator placed handle upwards.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Observed raw alligator meat stored over lemons inside reach in cooler next to triple sink. Operator properly arranged products.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed cooked eggs, cooked potatoes and cooked corn in a cob without time mark on prep table across cook line. As per operator for approximately 1 hr. Operator properly time marked.
Open dumpster lid.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm) under hand sink next to triple sink. Employee added chlorine, retest Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm)
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
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Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training expired for Lai Yee Tam on 2/12/23 also for XingXia Zhu on 6/12/24.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on preparation table across cook line.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed boiled eggs, cooked potatoes, cooked corn on prep table across cook line without time marked. As per employee was cooked 30 minutes before. Employee properly marked during inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal containers inside hand sink next to triple sink. Employee removed the containers.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training expired for Lai Yee Tam on 2/12/23 also for XingXia Zhu on 6/12/24.
Garbage can soiled.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen chicken thawing at room temperature on shelve under prep table. Employee placed the chicken inside walk in cooler for proper thawing.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on preparation table across cook line.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm) under hand sink at kitchen. Employee added chlorine, retest Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 50ppm)
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed boiled eggs (112F - Cooling) at 1:58 PM on kitchen preparation table. Retest boiled eggs (97F - Cooling) at 2:56 PM. Product didn't reach 70F with 2 hours.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed boiled eggs (112F - Cooling) at 1:58 PM on kitchen preparation table. Retest boiled eggs (97F - Cooling) at 2:56 PM. Product didn't reach 70F with 2 hours.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pasta inside reach in cooler without date mark. As per employee was cooked more than 24 hrs.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored in shelve cracks across reach in freezer.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed oyster 54F thawing on standing water. Employee placed the products inside walk in cooler for rapid cooling.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on preparation reach in cooler across cook line.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 25ppm) stored under hand wash sink. Employee added chlorine, retest Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 50ppm).
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Some tags not in chronological order.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic jar inside hand wash sink at front counter also used as a dump sink.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed no device to measure the temperature available for high temperature dish machine.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spry bottle containing degreaser no labeled at kitchen.
Clams/mussels/oysters removed from original container for long-term storage. Observed oyster tags removed from oysters containers inside reach in freezer at kitchen
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed at front counter.
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