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12516 SW 88 ST, Miami FL 33186 · 305-703-4807
Last inspected Aug 19, 2026 · 6 visits since November 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed open carton of milk date marked over 7 days in wait station. Operator discarded product.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Aug 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents in walk in cooler with accumulation of dust.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water bottle on shelf above server preparation area. Operator removed bottle during time of inspection. Observed employee water bottle in bar preparation area during time of inspection. Operator removed bottle during time of inspection.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor below oven in preparation area.
Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open.
Jan 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed accumulation of dust in vents in walk in cooler.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on clean metal containers to the left of dish machine.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket on preparation table. Operator removed sanitizer bucket.
Aug 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler handles soiled.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed fly trap stored on shelf in dry storage. Operator properly placed fly trap.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed clean silverware stored upright at wait station. Operator properly placed silverware.
Mar 7, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 28, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw smoked salmon stored over cooked sausage at flip top cooler in front of cook line. Operator relocated products.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed open carton of milk date marked over 7 days in wait station. Operator discarded product.
Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed dish machine final rinse 130F. Advised operator to set up triple sink for sanitizing.
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. Observed no proof of training for all employees.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator printed and posted license in office.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on floor inside walk in freezer
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ladle stored inside water 92F at cook line. Operator removed water.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed clean utensils with food contact surface stored upright at dish area and busser station
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored on floor. Operator hung up mop.
Nov 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink preparation/dishwasher and bar areas.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No soap provided at handwash sink preparation/dishwasher and bar areas.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at bathrooms.
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.