FLAVIA'S HOME FLAVOR
13920 SW 139TH CT, Miami FL 33186 · 305-677-3770
Last inspected Jun 11, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sweet plantains (119F - Hot Holding); fried shrimp (125F - Hot Holding) located under hot holding unit at prep counter, less than 4 hours. Manager placed food items at cookline to be rapidly reheated to 135F and above.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $2,600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2014032422 | Jun 23, 2014 | Feb 20, 2015 | $2,600 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jun 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 200 NW 54 STREET, Miami — this licence has since moved.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee at kitchen area changed gloves without washing hands. Employee proceeded to wash hands and place on gloves.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris in handwashing sink next to three compartment sink.
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 more than four employees with no certified food manager present. Certified manager arrived during inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone at service window or food is prepared. Employee removed cell phone.
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Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the bottom of screen door at kitchen exit.
Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic container of salt stored on the floor under prep table.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in ice machine ice scoop handle, touching ice manager removed scoop to be washed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observe at prep tabletop can opener holster soiled with food debris.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observe, uncooked, rice and plastic bins not labeled with proper name.
Dec 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 200 NW 54 STREET, Miami — this licence has since moved.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Hose was connected at the time of the inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance inside the ice machine.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on the prep table in the kitchen.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed some standing water on the floor.
Sep 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 200 NW 54 STREET, Miami — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser not labeled across frying station. Employee labeled properly during inspection.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed brown cutting board with cut marks on top of 3 compartment sink. Manager discarded during inspection.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water next frying station.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled with food debris on top reach in cooler. Employee cleaned during inspection.
Jan 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 200 NW 54 STREET, Miami — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer in kitchen area with food debris. Operator had employee clean the slicer.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils sitting in water under 135°F. Operator heated up the water to correct temperature.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from pipe underneath 3 compartment sink.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloths not stored in sanitizing solution. Operator placed them inside sanitizer solution bucket.
Sep 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 200 NW 54 STREET, Miami — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl inside flour bin near cook line used as a scoop. Operator discarded.
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed soiled cardboard on floor near ware wash area and cook line. Operator removed and discarded immediately.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used to line shelves at the steam table. Operator discarded.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed brown cutting board at prep station with. It marks and no longer cleanable. Operator discarded.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water near cook line. Operator discarded water.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave located near prep station with soiled interior. Operator wiped down immediately.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan covers soiled. Observed hood filter soiled. Operator wiped down immediately.
May 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 200 NW 54 STREET, Miami — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed clear spray bottle containing water with no label. Operator labeled immediately.
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed soiled cardboard on floor near ware wash are and cook line. Operator removed and discarded immediately.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed card board used to line food contact shelves near steam table. Operator removed immediately.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed accumulation of standing water near cook line. Operator moped immediately.
Walk-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Operator had employees remove product from walk in freezer, discarded old shelves, and installed a brand new rack with shelves.
Oct 10, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 200 NW 54 STREET, Miami — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade next to cook line soiled.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used to line shelves inside walk in cooler. Operator removed immediately.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board next to reach in cooler near steam table with cut marks and no longer cleanable.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at cook line with no hair restraint. Employee put on hair restraint.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers with rims containing water at dry rack area near mop sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed white cutting boards stained at kitchen prep coolers. Observed fan covers inside walk in cooler soiled.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution near cook line. Operator removed immediately.
Aug 30, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 200 NW 54 STREET, Miami — this licence has since moved.
3 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pikliz (packaged bottle holding at room temperature of 94F) located on shelf behind front counter, more than 4 hours). As per Manager, pikliz is bottled and packaged at a Chef Creole located at 1392 NW 119th Miami FL 33167 as indicated on bottle and delivered to restaurant locations. No lab testing documentation provided indicating pH stability deeming food product shelf stable and product not kept refrigerated. Pikliz(aka Haitian coleslaw is a combination of pickled shredded cabbage, carrots, onions, shallots and habanero peppers. Product is time/temperature control for safety food item (TCS), should be cold held at temperatures +or- 41F and below.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pikliz (packaged bottle holding at room temperature of 94F) located on shelf behind front counter, more than 4 hours). As per Manager, pikliz is bottled and packaged at a Chef Creole located at 1392 NW 119th Miami FL 33167 as indicated on bottle and delivered to restaurant locations. No lab testing documentation provided indicating pH stability deeming food product shelf stable and product not kept refrigerated. Pikliz(aka Haitian coleslaw is a combination of pickled shredded cabbage, carrots, onions, shallots and habanero peppers. Product is time/temperature control for safety food item (TCS), should be cold held at temperatures +or- 41F and below. Observed sweet plantains (53F - Cold Holding) located in reach in cooler drawers. Advised to submerge food containers in ice to maintain temperatures of +or- 41F and below.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sweet plantains (119F - Hot Holding); fried shrimp (125F - Hot Holding) located under hot holding unit at prep counter, less than 4 hours. Manager placed food items at cookline to be rapidly reheated to 135F and above.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observe two food handler certificates expired in January 2023 and April 2023.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard at food prep table under bin of flour near cook line. Observed cardboard under containers of various food items. Operator removed and discarded.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed purse and personal cellphone above food prep area. Operator removed.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with orange shirt with no hair restraint while assembling food containers. Employee put hair restraint.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers with rims containing water at dry rack area near mop sink.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water near cook line.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer inside reach in coolers near food prep table and cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed white cutting boards stained at kitchen prep coolers.
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