FLORA PLANT KITCHEN
5580 NE 4 CT #4, Miami FL 33137
Last inspected Feb 12, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023
JUN 24
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OCT 25
FEB 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.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Feb 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Ice machine/beverage equipment not properly disinfected after an interruption in water service or a mandatory boil water notice prior to restarting service. Observed ice machine with ice, operator was informed that ice cannot be used. Observed operator bought bags of ice.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed pooled eggs container stored above a container with green mix leaves. Employee stored properly.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 60 boiled eggs with non potable water when establishment is under boiling water notice. Ice machine/beverage equipment not properly disinfected after an interruption in water service or a mandatory boil water notice prior to restarting service. Observed ice machine with ice, operator was informed that ice cannot be used. Observed operator bought bags of ice. Observed raw chicken container marinated with water and vinegar day from previous day with non potable water. Stop sale for chicken.
Water system not properly disinfected after an interruption in water service or a mandatory boil water notice prior to restarting service. Operator is aware that municipal water at location is under boil water notice and water cannot be utilized for hand washing, food preparation or ware washing.
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a pan stored inside hand sink. Employee removed.
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed by juice station near walk in cooler.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. By ice machine
Oct 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
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Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 400+ppm), manager put more water, Recheck; Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm).
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting boards soiled by ware washing area.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink bar area used for other purposes, observed a sponge inside and ice cubes.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink bar area. Employee provided.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with windex not labeled at bakery station. Employee labeled.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Employee cleaned.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. By ice machine.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice bucket stored above ice machine not inverted. Manager inverted.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed paper towel used as a food contact with cheeses. Employee started removing paper.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator printed and posted.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign at hand sink bar area.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. By dishwasher and bakery station.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) by bar area. Manager prepared new solution Recheck; Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm).
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed buckets of sanitizer stored on floor by bar area.
Apr 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board soiled with food debris at cook line. Manager removed and replacedd with clean one.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed clean utensils inside handwashing sink in dry storage area. Manager removed and stored properly.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with cleaning solution at cook line not labeled. Chef labels during inspection.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean metal containers not inverted at dry storage area next to 3 compartment sink. Employee inverted during inspection.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board with cut marks next to dishwasher sink. Manager discarded during inspection.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled debris next to walk in cooler. Manager cleaned during inspection.
Oct 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed wild rice cooked on 9/30 inside reach in cooler at cook line. Employee discarded the products.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board soiled with black mold like substance at prep area.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) at kitchen. Operator discarded the solution and refill with new solution, retest Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm)
Jun 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed at cook line, as per employee less than 2 hours. Employee moved to reach in cooler interior.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked potatoes (98F - Hot Holding) at the cook line, as per employee less than 1 hour. Employee moved cooked potatoes to reach in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting board.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty utensils inside HWS at pastry station.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at pastry station.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cook line.
Food stored on floor. Observed a rice bag stored on floor at kitchen area.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed personal drink inside reach in cooler at cook line.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed several WC at cook line.
Oct 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
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.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine.
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.