DABOBA
8711 SW 124 AVE, Miami FL 33183 · 865-258-6774
Last inspected Aug 28, 2025 · 4 visits since November 2023
NOV 23
DEC 24
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3 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired October 1, 2023.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2024031410 | Mar 8, 2024 | Jul 1, 2024 | $160 |
Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Aug 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put on gloves without washing hands first then began to prepare customer order.
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed spray hose hanging inside triple sink at dish area.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed air freshener can stored in between pots on prep table where boba pearls are prepared.
Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed employee unaware of how to set up three compartment sink and properly wash, rinse, and sanitize dishes. Provided operator with handout via email.
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Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water shut off at hand sink next to ice machine in back area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn at front counter and reach in freezer in back prep area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor sticky throughout kitchen and prep areas.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old label on clean container for spinach empanadas.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed water from hand sink draining onto floor, pipes disconnected.
Dec 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 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 tapioca pearls (113-123F - Hot Holding) at front counter. As per employee for approximately 3 hrs. Employee turned the heat up reheat.
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed test kit for quaternary not provided.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed under prep table. Employee removed from the floor the bucket.
Mar 8, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Observed vacuum breakers missing at mop sink splitter added to mop sink faucet.
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.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed water filter with no service date at ice machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent soiled at kitchen near preparation area.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed two door reach-in cooler gaskets in disrepair at kitchen area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with mold-like substance behind ware washing sink.
Nov 2, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Observed vacuum breakers missing at mop sink splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired October 1, 2023.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Ham and cheese croissant (73F - Cold Holding). As per person in charge- less than 3 hours. Product was moved to cold holding unit for rapid cooling.
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 manager with cleanup procedures via email.
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.
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 manager with employee reporting responsibilities form.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed water filter with no service date at ice machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent soiled at kitchen near preparation area.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed two door reach-in cooler gaskets in disrepair at kitchen area.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic water bottles stored on floor at dry storage area.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed tiramisu and flan at front counter with labels missing product identity and when product were packaged.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with mold-like substance behind ware washing sink.
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.