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1522 WASHINGTON AVE, Miami Beach FL 33139
Last inspected Mar 10, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the cutting board soiled.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on the walk in cooler.
Apr 24, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in and walk in cooler gaskets soiled.
Feb 20, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over sauces and milk in the walk-in cooler. The owner put the beef on the bottom shelf.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed the cook used his cell phone with gloves es on and finished preparing an order without washing hand and changing gloves.
Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. As per the owner Diego Gomez has been employed for approximately 3 months.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on the reach in cooler.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in the ice machine. The owner inverted the scoop.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in and walk in cooler gaskets soiled.
Aug 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed a plastic container with raw chicken over vegetables in the walk-in cooler. The manager put the chicken on the bottom shelf.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler gasket and shelving soiled.
Mar 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed both ladies change gloves without washing hands. I coached them and they washed their hands.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plastic and metal containers not inverted in the ware washing area.
Sep 15, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed the AC vents soiled.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed the preparation reach in cooler gasket torn.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed at the front counter.
Aug 2, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Observed raw chicken over bread and tortillas in the walk in cooler. The cook moved the chicken.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed the cook crack shell eggs with gloves on and continued to prepare other food items.
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. Form provided via email.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed the AC vents soiled.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed the preparation reach in cooler gasket torn.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed at the front counter.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
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.