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CAJUN BOIL

10162 W FLAGLER ST, Miami FL 33174 · 305.205.3267

Last inspected Aug 19, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats20
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2323351
Grade history
JUL 24
JAN 25
JUL 25
APR 26
AUG 26
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5 inspections, swinging between B and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
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.
High priority/01B-02-5
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Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
1--2026040198Apr 16, 2026Jul 20, 2026$200
1--2019042763Jun 20, 2019Feb 5, 2020$200

Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Aug 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findings
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vague breaker at mop sink
High priority/29-42-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents dusty at kitchen.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
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.
Basic/24-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Observed soy bucket stored on the floor operator stored on shelf.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
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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.
Basic/23-03-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at kitchen top of prep tables.
Basic/21-12-4
The state's own report →
Apr 16, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Apr 16, 2026 · Observed chicken wings (49F - Cold Holding); raw alligator bites (50F - Cold Holding) inside small black reach in cooler across cook line. As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Admin Complaint
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.
Intermediate/53A-05-6/Warning/Return visit Apr 16, 2026 · Time Extended
Apr 6, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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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.
High priority/22-57-6/Warning
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.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Warning
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.
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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.
Intermediate/53A-05-6/Warning
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed inside walk on cooler.
Basic/14-05-4/Warning
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.
Basic/12B-07-4/Warning
Jul 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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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.
High priority/03A-02-5/Repeat Violation
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser over triple sink without label.
Intermediate/41-17-4
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.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at front counter. Operator placed handle upwards.
Basic/10-08-5/Corrected On-Site
Jan 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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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.
High priority/08A-14-5/Corrected On-Site
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.
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4
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)
Basic/21-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 16, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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.
Intermediate/53B-14-5/Return visit Sep 16, 2024 · Observed Lai Yee Tam is no longer an employee at the establishment. Observed employee training by XingXia Zhu expired 6/12/24. Admin Complaint
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on preparation table across cook line.
Basic/21-12-4/Repeat Violation/Return visit Sep 16, 2024 · Observed Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on preparation table across cook line. Time Extended
Jul 16, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
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.
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal containers inside hand sink next to triple sink. Employee removed the containers.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
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.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Garbage can soiled.
Basic/33-17-4
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.
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on preparation table across cook line.
Basic/21-12-4/Repeat Violation
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)
Basic/21-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Mar 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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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.
High priority/03D-01-5
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.
High priority/01B-02-5
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.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored in shelve cracks across reach in freezer.
Basic/10-17-4
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.
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on preparation reach in cooler across cook line.
Basic/21-12-4
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).
Basic/21-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 30, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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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.
Intermediate/01C-05-4/Repeat Violation
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic jar inside hand wash sink at front counter also used as a dump sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
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.
Intermediate/16-62-1
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spry bottle containing degreaser no labeled at kitchen.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Repeat Violation
Clams/mussels/oysters removed from original container for long-term storage. Observed oyster tags removed from oysters containers inside reach in freezer at kitchen
Basic/01C-06-5
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed at front counter.
Basic/50-09-4

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.