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CRU MIAMI GARDENS

21435 NW 2 AVE, Miami Gardens FL 33169 · 7866023170

Last inspected May 11, 2026 · 5 visits since August 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats120
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA2336774
Grade history
AUG 24
MAY 25
JUL 25
MAY 26
— STEADY

4 inspections within 22 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
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. Emailed to operator.
Intermediate/11-27-4
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Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

May 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

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

0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findings
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.qq
Intermediate/31B-02-4
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4
No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar area. Operator provided during inspection.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen.
Basic/36-34-5
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Hole in or other damage to wall. Employee bathroom.
Basic/36-24-5
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar area.
Basic/31B-04-4
The state's own report →
Jul 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda nozzle at the front counter bar with mold like substance.
Intermediate/22-02-4
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. At the front counter bar.
Basic/51-11-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters with accumulated grease.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed mop sink walls soiled.
Basic/36-27-5
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floor behind cooking equipment soiled.
Basic/36-10-4
Jul 17, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
Basic/23-03-4/Return visit Jul 17, 2025 · Observed hood filters soiled. Time Extended
May 5, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded.

0 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
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. Emailed to operator.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-01-5
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. Emailed to operator.
Intermediate/11-26-1
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 3 salmon Reduced oxygen packaging in the reach in cooler thawed, not frozen with bearing label. Operator discarded.
Basic/06-09-1/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed ice bin wet nesting by the ice machine. Operator stored properly.
Basic/24-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to operator.
Basic/51-13-4/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4
Aug 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed form to operator.
Basic/51-13-4

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.