DAILY CREATIVE FOOD CO
2001 BISCAYNE BLVD STE 109, Miami FL 33137 · 305-672-7333
Last inspected Jul 16, 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.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (52F - Cold Holding) at Cook line, as per operator for less than 4 hours prior.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2018056056 | Oct 29, 2018 | Dec 12, 2018 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 16 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee grab a container from floor and proceeded to work without wash hands. Coached employee to wash hands properly.
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm);Employee prepared new solution, Recheck; Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm).
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed cook preparing and wiping table with cloths at cook line.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed drawers; raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding); raw steak (45F - Cold Holding) under grill. As per chef prepared at 7 am and bring to drawers. Employee put ice for rapid cooling.
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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 sausage (114F - Hot Holding); hot dogs (113F - Hot Holding) at cook line. As per chef cooked less than one hour.Employee started reheating.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed all cutting boards at prep area cook line soiled.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a container stored inside hand sink cook line. Employee removed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink cook line. Manager provided.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed soap dispenser unable to dispense soap at hand sink by three compartment sink.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in freezer handles soiled across ware washing dishwasher area.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing at storage area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed above three compartment sink and prep area.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer across dishwasher area.
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed bottom of reach in freezer soiled.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed spray bottle at cook line not labeled.
Jan 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw tuna stored over cooked chicken inside WIC.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (52F - Cold Holding) at Cook line, as per operator for less than 4 hours prior.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed written plan with no items added.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Employees started cleaning.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife between reach in coolers at front counter.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Employee removed.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed at front counter, operator placed on shelf.
Sep 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee cracked she'll eggs, then cut bread for a sandwich, no gloves changer or hands washing observed. Manager coached employees on proper hand washing and glove use.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at ware washing area.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed at kitchen. Operator moved bug control device away from food preparation area..
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
May 12, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed hand sink was removed at the front counter across cook line.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed on approved plans hand sink located across cook line. Observed hand sink was removed.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean pots at storage area not inverted. Employee inverted.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap in the middle of the two door exit near storage room.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored above ice machine. Manager stored properly.
Mar 12, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 26 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate19 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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 9 packages raw tuna thawing at walk in cooler inside ROP.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (73F - Cold Holding) stored at preparation table across three compartment sink. As per manager took butter from walk in cooler less than 2 hours. Manager took product to walk in cooler for rapid chill.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chili (112F - Hot Holding) at steam table front counter. As per employee less than two hours. Employee reheat product cooked chili (177F - Reheating).
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a white cutting board with mold-like substance at preparation area near walk in cooler.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed hand sink was removed at the front counter across cook line.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink Ware washing area with paper residue inside.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed on approved plans hand sink located across cook line. Observed hand sink was removed.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl no handle stored inside flour container across three compartment sink. Employee removed.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed above slicer, ware washing area, preparation area and three compartment sink area.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean pots at storage area not inverted. Employee inverted.
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 9 packages raw tuna thawing at walk in cooler inside ROP.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Owner printed new one.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards at preparation area and cook line.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an open plastic bottle of water stored at preparation area take out area. Owner removed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal phone stored at preparation area across three compartment sink. Employee removed.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap in the middle of the two door exit near storage room.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored above ice machine. Manager stored properly.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet cloth under cutting board at preparation area near walk in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan heavily dusty. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at front counter.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck on clean containers at storage area.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed SS to go lids and containers not inverted at storage area. Employee inverted.
Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed reach in cooler prep area front counter near hand sink exposed to splash.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled at ware washing area.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at reach in cooler preparation area cook line.
Sep 23, 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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No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at prep area. Employee provided the soap.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board at preparation area.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed under triple sink at washing area.
Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed containers with croutons and tortilla strips uncovered next to hand sink at front counter. Employee removed the containers.
Jun 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 3 dented cans of peeled tomatoes next to walk in cooler. Manager segregated the cans.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink next to triple sink.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed squeeze bottle with sanitizer not properly labeled under ware washing area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents dusty throughout preparation area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed throughout cook line and preparation area
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets torn at to go station.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at ware washing area.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging from stove oven door handle. Manager removed the tongs.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed on preparation table across stove.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on drying racks at ware washing area.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled dry wiping cloth on cutting boards on reach in cooler.
Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed containers of tortilla strips, croutons uncovered next to hand sink at cook line. Employee placed the products on preparation table.
Jan 30, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee eating on cook line changed gloves to handle food items on cook line without washing hands.
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled dirty dishes and proceeded to handle clean dishes without washing hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items in reach-in cooler across from front counter: ham (48F - Cold Holding); pastrami (47F - Cold Holding). Manager stated items were placed in cooler at 7:00 am and would be added to time as a public health control list.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Item stored above fryers: sausage (118F - Hot Holding). Employee stated item was placed in basket 20 minutes prior to temperature being taken. Employee placed sausage on grill to reheat.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Deflector plate inside of ice machine. Cutting boards on cook line reach-in coolers.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating on cook line.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on oven in back prep area next to double stack oven. Manager removed tongs from oven handle.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Containers stored on shelf in dish area.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum pans stored in dry storage room.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored in empty mop bucket in kitchen area.
Jan 30, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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.