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DECO BAR AND GRILL

4101 NW 87 AVE, Miami FL 33178 · 305-629-3434

Last inspected Aug 29, 2025 · 3 visits since December 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats26
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA2333706
Grade history
DEC 23
DEC 24
AUG 25
— STEADY

3 inspections within 8 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

3 visits, newest first

Aug 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed mahi mahi thawed in original ROP package at reach in cooler in kitchen area.
High priority/01B-13-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fryer basket soiled with excess grease.
Intermediate/22-02-4
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 mahi mahi thawed in original ROP package at reach in cooler in kitchen area.
Basic/06-09-1
Dec 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed quaternary concentration of 400+ ppm at bar three compartment sink. Chef corrected quaternary concentration to 200ppm.
High priority/22-43-4/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef patties stored over bread at reach-in freezer near ice machine. Coached manager on correct procedure.
High priority/08A-02-6/Corrective Action Taken
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board grooved next to hand washing sink.
Basic/14-09-4
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing watch and bracelet while doing food preparation at kitchen area. Coached chef on correct procedure.
Basic/13-07-4/Corrective Action Taken
Dec 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb located at mop sink.
High priority/29-34-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed at bar hand washing sink four bottles of liquor stored inside sink. Manager removed items stored in sink.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at bar handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at bar handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Manager printed and posted.
Basic/50-09-4/Corrected On-Site
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at bar handwash sink.
Basic/31B-04-4
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed at salad prep area to go containers not inverted located on top shelf.
Basic/25-06-4

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.