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FLAVOR CONNECTION

7143 N WATERWAY DR, Miami FL 33155 · 305-766-5637

Last inspected Jul 20, 2026 · 6 visits since September 2023

Licence typeCaterer
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceCAT2329910
Grade history
JAN 24
OCT 24
OCT 25
JUL 26
— STEADY

4 inspections within 21 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Jul 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed surface rust on food storage shelves in dry storage area.
Intermediate/22-31-4
Mar 31, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 22, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed a hose connected at the time of the inspection by the bathroom at the dry storage and.
High priority/29-34-4/Warning
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed walking cooler was removed and placed at the dry storage and in that space they installed a rotating rack oven. Operator needs to proved plans to plan review.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at bathroom located at the storage area.
Basic/32-04-4/Warning
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board in the kitchen area.
Basic/14-09-4/Warning
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4/Warning
Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. Observed 4 reach in coolers/freezers stored in the dry storage. This area needs to install ceiling.
Basic/36-04-5/Warning
Very slow draining water in handwash sink, by the 3 compartment sink in the kitchen area.
Basic/29-20-5/Warning
Oct 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken in no food-grade bags stored in reach in cooler and reach in freezer.
High priority/14-31-5
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed above convection ovens.
Basic/36-32-5
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots not inverted in storage area near restroom and shelf at entrance.
Basic/24-05-4
Sep 19, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

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.