CK AT FIU
10550 SW 8 STREET, Miami FL 33174 · 786-230-9311
Last inspected Aug 7, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections within 8 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked beef (128F - Hot Holding) inside warmer at prep area. As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Opera turned up the heat for reheating.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed wrist jewelry and watch while serving food.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in reach in cooler soiled.
Mar 17, 2026Inspection 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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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked beef (128F - Hot Holding) inside warmer at prep area. As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Opera turned up the heat for reheating.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed 2 next to sit back door.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee bottled water on prep table at preparation area area. Operator removed.
Jul 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed manager could not answer minimum chicken cooking temperature. Discussed with operator.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee water inside walk in cooler operator removed the water.
Jan 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed spoon inside hand sink at prep area. Operator removed the spoon.
Jul 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda machine nozzles soiled with slime at front counter.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed on ladies bathroom.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed big spoons stored upright with the food-contact surface up at kitchen. Manager inverted the items.
Mar 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sweet plantains (112F - Hot Holding) at steam table. As per manager for approximately 2 hours. Employee placed plantains inside oven for reheat. Retest sweet plantains (165F - Hot Holding).
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed green cutting board soiled with black mold like substance on preparation table at kitchen.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee food on preparation table at kitchen. Manager discarded the food.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone on top of plastic wrap box. Employee removed the phone.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers wet nesting stored on shelves across triple sink.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water under oven at kitchen.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wiping cloth under cutting board on preparation table at kitchen. Manager removed the cloth.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan cover dusty. Also observed hood filters soiled.
Open dumpster lid.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed big spoons stored upright at kitchen. Employee properly cleaned and inverted utensils.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service forks boxes stored on floor at back storage.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt in a plastic container not properly labeled on shelve under preparation table.
Nov 6, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 3, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 3 cans of Black beans stored under hand wash sink at kitchen.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); corn salsa (54F - Cold Holding); guacamole with tomato (47F - Cold Holding); coleslaw salad (49F); cut lettuce (52F - Cold Holding) inside display reach in cooler at front counter. As per manager for 2 hours. Also observed Raw chicken (52F - Cold Holding) at room temperature at front counter. As per manager for 2 hours. Manager placed the chicken inside walk in cooler for rapid cooling. Also advised manager to place bags of ice over products for rapid cooling.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cooked chicken; (121F - Cold Holding) on grill, as per manager for 2 hours. Manager placed chicken on grill for reheating. Also observed yellow rice (131F - Hot Holding); brown rice (131F - Hot Holding); black beans (124F - Hot Holding); sweet plantains (110F - Hot Holding) in steam table at front counter. Advised manager to add more water. As per manager, for approximately 2 hours.
Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed manager unaware of minimum cooking temperature for chicken. Discussed minimum cooking requirements with manager.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic lid stored inside hand sink at front counter. Manager removed item.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in hand wash sink at kitchen. Employee provided paper towels. Also observed no paper towels in hand wash sink at front counter.
3 Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured next to exit back door.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard underneath container of cooking oil at back preparation area.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone on plastic wrap dispenser at back preparation area.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 3 food employees preparing, portioning and washing dishes without hair restraint.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed at ware washing area.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
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