EXXODO GASTRO BAR
5396 W 12 AVE, Hialeah FL 33012 · 305 381 5105
Last inspected Apr 3, 2026 · 8 visits since January 2024
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 23 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed restaurant license for 20 seats, the restaurant has about 50 seats.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Bottles of wine stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over seafood mix at cooler under stove. Operator placed chicken on bottom drawer under seafood mix.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed ice inside ice machine, contaminated, wine bottles stored in drinking ice.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates at kitchen tongs not inverted.
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In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at kitchen tongs on oven door handle. Employee removed stored tongs properly.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed oven exterior soiled.
Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at bar.
Nov 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork stored over cooked pork inside walk in cooler. Operator properly rearranged.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degreaser inside spray bottle under triple sink. Operator labeled bottle.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed Missing ceiling tile over mop sink area. Observed ceiling tile missing over small closet over washing area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour inside plastic container without label under slicer prep table. Operator labeled products inside.
May 22, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed restaurant license for 20 seats, the restaurant has about 50 seats.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle.
Mar 20, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over a box with potatoes, inside walk in cooler. Chef stored potatoes away from raw animal foods.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at kitchen garlic and oil (70F - Cold Holding); butter (65F - Cold Holding), according to the chef placed 45 minutes ago. Chef placed garlic and oil and butter on ice bath for rapid chill.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 4 employees working no CFM Present.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at bar area and kitchen, no paper towels available.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed restaurant license for 20 seats, the restaurant has about 50 seats.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed inside walk in cooler, raw onion containers, no six inches above the floor, cooking oil containers on the floor at office.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Employee stored ice scoop with handle upwards.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed spoons stored with food contact surface up. Employee inverted spoons so handle is upwards.
Nov 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No CFM present at time of inspection, over 4 employees working.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing degreaser no labeled. Employee labeled spray bottles.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls no handles inside cooked rice containers inside walk in cooler. Manager removed bowls from inside rice containers.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed kitchen personnel with wrist watches while preparing food.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed two chefs no wearing hair restraints while cooking.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed restaurant license for 20 seats, the restaurant has about 50 seats.
Food stored on floor. Observed box with shell eggs and bucket with potatoes stored on the floor inside walk in cooler. Manager stored food container six inches above the floor.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Manager stored tongs properly.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed aluminum single serve containers on top of oven not inverted.
Jun 20, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Observed license for 20 seats, the restaurant has about 50 seats.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at kitchen towels under cutting boards.
Jun 18, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed medicine container stored above pre table at kitchen. Employee moved medicine container away from storage and preparation areas.
Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Observed for mahi-mahi and smoked salmon.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cup stored inside hand wash sink. Employee removed cup from inside hand wash sink.
No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed water at 80 F Hot water valve was closed, employee open valve Water At 90F
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hand wash sink water at 80 F. Hot water valve was closed, employee open valve Water At 90F
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed at bar area foam cup used to dispense sugar. Employee discarded cup.
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 salmon one salmon fillet on rop pack defrosted. Employee discarded salmon pack.
Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Observed license for 20 seats, the restaurant has about 50 seats.
Food stored on floor. Observed containers with food (sauces) stored on the floor inside walk in cooler
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at kitchen towels under cutting boards.
Jan 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed smoked salmon and ceviche no identified as a raw item on the menu.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Observed license for 20 seats and establishment has 50 seats.
Food stored on floor. Observed Cooking oil containers stored on the kitchen floor.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Employee removed tongs from oven do handle
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in water at 110 F on top of stove. Employee turn on burner to heat up utensils water.
Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at bar tick straws no individually wrapped.
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.