CONFUCIO EXPRESS
1810 SW 3 AVE, Miami FL 33130
Last inspected Jul 1, 2026 · 9 visits since January 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 1, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout the establishment.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets torn at the cook line.
Apr 17, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed David Jiron ( 1 year) Barry ( over a year).
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout the establishment.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler is not working. All food stored inside was out of temperature and it did not have an ambient thermometer.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets torn at the cook line.
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed a warmer stored next to the hand wash sink in the kitchen.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at the reach in cooler at the cook line. All food was out of temperature.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler food gasket soiled at the cook line. Also observed hood filter soiled.
Apr 15, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 26 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate20 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (57 F - Cold Holding); beef (49 F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (49 F - Cold Holding); shrimp (46 F - Cold Holding); pork (47 F - Cold Holding); ribs (46 F - Cold Holding); beef (61 F - Cold Holding); ham (45 F - Cold Holding); shrimp (47 F - Cold Holding); pork (47 F - Cold Holding); bean sprouts (65 F - Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler at the cook line. As per cook food were placed at 11:00 AM. Employee placed foods inside the walk in cooler to bring temperature down.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice (112 F - Hot Holding) stored on top of dry storage. As per employee rice was cooked less than 1 hour ago.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bathroom.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed David Jiron ( 1 year) Barry ( over a year).
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed metal cans used as scoop inside rice bins.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout the establishment.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled with dust.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed clean containers stored in soiled racks.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler is not working. All food stored inside was out of temperature and it did not have an ambient thermometer.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee beverage stored inside the reach in cooler.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets torn at the cook line.
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed a warmer stored next to the hand wash sink in the kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic oil container stored on the floor.
Food stored outside. Observed a plastic container with food stored outside of the restaurant on the floor next to the mop area, Employee placed food inside the walk in cooler.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on soiled pipes at the cook line.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed a wet wiping cloth under a green cutting board at the cook line. Employee removed it.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at the reach in cooler at the cook line. All food was out of temperature.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler food gasket soiled at the cook line. Also observed hood filter soiled.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed an opened can of soda stored inside the reach in cooler at the cook line. Employee removed it.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler interior have accumulation of soil debris at the cook line.
Single-service articles stored outside or in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Observed plastic containers stored on rack outside on the parking lot.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water at the reach in cooler at the cook line.
Stored food not covered. Observed breaded chicken inside the reach in cooler not covered.
Oct 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed fried pork ball and cut celery stored in non food grade bag at walk in cooler and walk in freezer.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Wild bird present inside establishment. Observed one wild bird fly into the kitchen during inspection. The bird was removed.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic bowls in flour and corn starch containers without a handle.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vent over cook line soiled.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket at reach in cooler at cook line torn.
Food stored on floor. Observed a case of bean sprouts, a plastic tub of cut celery stored on the floor.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed garbage on the floor of dumpster area.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives stored on wall at prep area behind conduit.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket at walk in freezer soiled with mold like substance. Observed gasket at reach in cooler at cook line soiled with food debris.
Open dumpster lid. Observed at dumpster area.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in cooler at cook line across from fryer soiled with food debris.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall at prep table and underneath three compartment sink heavily soiled with food debris.
May 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles with dust at front counter area.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service trays not inverted at shelf by fryers.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout cook line.
Mar 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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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. Provided to operator via email.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup inside rice container by 3 compartment sink.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Food stored on floor. Observed oil container stored on floor by back exit door.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator via email.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout cook line.
Jul 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker on mop sink by walk in cooler.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at kitchen handwashing sink. Operator replaced soap container.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken stored at walk in cooler no date marked. As per operator for more than 24 hours prior.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup stored inside flour container by 3 compartment sink.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket inside reach in cooler by cook line in disrepair.
Food stored on floor. Observed soy sauce container stored on floor at walk in cooler.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven doors at cook line.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 77F by 3 compartment sink.
Stored food not covered. Observed cooked chicken stored inside walk in cooler not covered.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken at 34F thawing at ambient temperature on top of reach in cooler by 3 compartment sink. Coached operator on correct procedures. Cook placed product inside walk in cooler.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several containers at dry storage area not identified as its common name.
Apr 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 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.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn at prep cooler at front service.
Food stored on floor. Observed in walk in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan cover soiled.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled throughout establishment.
Jan 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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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 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. Provided form to operator. Operator provided to staff and signed.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
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.