FAT BUSTERS
12234 SW 8 ST, Miami FL 33184 · 2252999
Last inspected Jan 30, 2026 · 7 visits since February 2024
5 inspections within 6 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 establishment with 21 units but license states 10 units. Seating change form was provided to manager.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2016021106 | Apr 26, 2016 | May 19, 2016 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed small plastic container inside hand sink at prep area. Operator removed the item.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at kitchen area.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed small bowl inside cheese container inside reach in cooler. Operator removed the bowl.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed inside reach cooler next to kitchen entrance.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed storage reach rusty next to triple sink.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler interior soiled at front counter.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rusted shelves next to triple sink.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed white chest freezer door top interior in disrepair. Also observed oven door handle in disrepair.
Ice buildup in white chest freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
Open dumpster lid.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
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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 quinoa (125F - Hot Holding); cooked turkey (125F - Hot Holding); rice with beans (120F - Hot Holding); turkey meatballs (120F - Hot Holding); mashed sweet potato (120F - Hot Holding) at steam table. As per manager for approximately an hour. Employee took food items to the kitchen for reheating. Also observed integral rice (90F - Hot Holding) at kitchen. As per employee for an hour. Employee turn on rice cooker for reheating.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen hand wash sink. Employee provided the soap.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed expired food safety training expired for all food employees.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed establishment with 21 units but license states 10 units. Seating change form was provided to manager.
Ice buildup in white chest reach-in freezer at kitchen.
Open dumpster lid.
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