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4259 W FLAGLER ST, Miami FL 33134 · 786-677-9762
Last inspected Jan 26, 2026 · 6 visits since August 2023
5 inspections trending up, 12 points better than where it started.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed one small flying insect by bathroom hallway entrance and one small flying insect by SS storage area and ice machine.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Recorded at 6815 BISCYANE BLVD 6815-25, Miami — this licence has since moved.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
Recorded at 6815 BISCYANE BLVD 6815-25, Miami — this licence has since moved.
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Live, small flying insects found. Observed one small flying insect by bathroom hallway entrance and one small flying insect by SS storage area and ice machine.
Certified Food Manager lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Jackelin Llovera hired more than 60 days.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed two subway cups with straw stored at table near to clean trays and microwave. Manager removed during inspection.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a wrist watch while preparing food.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 6815 BISCYANE BLVD 6815-25, Miami — this licence has since moved.
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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. Discussed and provided to manager via email. Employee read and signed form.
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 6815 BISCYANE BLVD 6815-25, Miami — this licence has since moved.
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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.
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser. Near walk in cooler.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket near ice machine.
Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions stored inside walk in cooler.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of food debris.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front counter area.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed beef thawing at room temperature in prep kitchen area. Beef was frozen solid. Employee put beef in walk in cooler for approved method.
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