FLAVAS MIAMI
11100 SW 216 ST STE B, Goulds FL 33170 · 786.325.5623
Last inspected Mar 25, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
APR 24
JAN 25
APR 25
OCT 25
JAN 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided form during inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 25, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate12 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 13 findingsThe state's own report →
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed all four reach in coolers shelves rusted in the kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled with accumulated dust.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor under cooking equipments soiled at cook line. Observed floor at the three compartment sink soiled.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in all three white chest reach in freezers.
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Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven soiled at cook line.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler exteriors soiled with food debris. Observed oven exterior soiled with old food debris. Observed handwash sinks interiors soiled.
Observed hood filters soiled with heavy grease accumulation.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler shelves soiled at the kitchen.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall throughout the kitchen soiled with accumulated food debris. Observed wall at three compartment sink soiled with accumulated grease. Observed wall at handwash sinks soiled with accumulated food debris. Observed wall soiled behind oven.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed at preparation table. Coached manager.
Jan 20, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 28 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority1 Intermediate22 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed three compartment sink chlorine (0ppm). Manager reset three compartment sink chlorine (50ppm).
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed food employees failed to wash hands before began preparing food to serve to customers. Coach manager.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed 2 food employees put on gloves and then began plating, and cooking food to serve to customers, and making waffles. No handwash. Coached manager.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef liver (45F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler near cook line. As per manager for less than 2 hours. Manager placed product in reach in freezer.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked scrambled eggs (124F - Hot Holding) in oven at cook line, as per cook for less than an hours. cook reheated scrambled eggs (172F - Reheating).
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed all four reach in coolers shelves rusted in the kitchen.
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed at cook line.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled with accumulated dust.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee personal water bottle stored at preparation table near steam equipments. Coached employee. Cook removed water bottle.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee working at the waffle stand with no hair restraint.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed white reach in cooler door handle in disrepair.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor under cooking equipments soiled at cook line. Observed floor at the three compartment sink soiled.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in all three white chest reach in freezers.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Manager stored ice scoop properly.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven soiled at cook line.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler exteriors soiled with food debris. Observed oven exterior soiled with old food debris. Observed handwash sinks interiors soiled.
Observed hood filters soiled with heavy grease accumulation.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler shelves soiled at the kitchen.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall throughout the kitchen soiled with accumulated food debris. Observed wall at three compartment sink soiled with accumulated grease. Observed wall at handwash sinks soiled with accumulated food debris. Observed wall soiled behind oven.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at preparation table near steam equipments.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed at preparation table. Coached manager.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of flour and cornbread removed from original container not identified by common name at shelves across cook line. Coached manager
Oct 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at standing reach in cooler, raw shelled eggs and pooled eggs stored above ready to eat sausages and raw pork chops. Operator placed raw shell eggs and pooled eggs at the bottom.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed for employee engaging in food preparation.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed kitchen exit door propped open.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on the oven door handle. Operator removed.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed in container of corn beef hash. Operator removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets at reach in freezers, hood filter and stove surface soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at reach in cooler and freezers throughout soiled.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed cook line hood filters soiled with grease build up. Observed dish storage rack soiled with dust build up.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed alls soiled throughout with dust and grease build up.
Apr 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate11 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above hot dogs and salmon croquettes.employee placed raw shell eggs at the bottom.
Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Observed at the hand wash sink by the 3 compartment sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed av vents soiled above ice machine.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an opened water bottle stored on a food preparation table. Employee removed it.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed the floor was soiled throughout the entire establishment.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on the oven door handle. Employee removed it.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed stove surface and walk behind with grease and also hood filters soiled.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed an opened employee beverage inside the reach in cooler. Employee removed it.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at reach in cooler by the steam table. Employee cleaned it.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at entrance to the 3 compartment sink. Employee cleaned it.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on preparation table. Employee removed them.
Jan 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate10 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee with his cell phone and then engaged in food preparation. Employee was coached to wash hands after touching dirty surfaces.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 employees with no hair restraint while engaged in food preparation.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler was not working at the time of the inspection.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Employee removed it.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on the oven door handle. Operator removed it.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light in preparation area is missing shield.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed stove surface soiled and hood soiled.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed at the preparation table. Operator placed it inside bucket with sanitizer.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at the 3 compartment sink.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored on the floor.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container not labeled.
Apr 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above onions. Employee placed raw shell eggs at the bottom of the walk in cooler rack.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. Employee washed it.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic oil containers stored on the floor. Employee placed oil containers at least 6 inches off the floor.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed lighting food preparation area is missing shield.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed a few soiled dry clothes stored in the preparation table, operator removed them.
Sep 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided form during inspection.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided form during ins.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Open dumpster lid.
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