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FOOD AND SOUL

860 NW 42 AVE 5TH FLOOR, Miami FL 33126 · 7864773852

Last inspected Feb 19, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats20
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2337610
Grade history
OCT 24
OCT 24
FEB 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections trending up, 54 points better than where it started.

Worst finding 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.
Intermediate/11-27-4
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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Feb 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed raw salmon stored in reach in cooler at cooking line. Discussed and coached operator. Operator removed fish from package.
Basic/06-09-1/Corrective Action Taken
Food stored on floor. Observed 2 plastic containers with cooking oil stored on the floor in dry storage.
Basic/08B-38-4
Sep 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Feb 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (60F - Cold Holding) in dry storage area. As per operator for less than one hour. Operator moved butter to reach in cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed spoons stored in Sid hand wash sink near front counter.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken soup inside reach in cooler without date mark. As per operator was made two days prior to inspection.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean pots and bowls stored not inverted under prep table in back area.
Basic/24-05-4
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in contact with ice at front counter.
Basic/10-08-5
Reach-in cooler/freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed bottom of reach in freezer soiled.
Basic/22-16-4
Oct 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in chest freezer in dry storage area
Basic/14-69-4
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed seasoning container used to hold croutons.
Basic/25-32-4
Oct 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

4 High priority6 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands.observed chef crack eggs and begin to cook, no hand wash or glove change when beginning to prepare bread for sandwich and mayo.
High priority/12A-27-4
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 handling personal cell phone and then begin making coffee for customers with no handwash
High priority/12A-29-4
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken in ziplock bag in freezer stored on top of frozen yuca.
High priority/08A-02-6
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemicals for dish water stored on floor under three compartment sink
High priority/41-10-4
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed test kit for chlorine sanitizer, quaternary chemical on site.
Intermediate/16-32-5
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink in bar area.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Repeat Violation
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink next to three compartment sink
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed on menu serving eggs any style to the customers, no advisory present. Inspector emailed advisory to chef and chef printed for public view.
Intermediate/02B-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed flan, tomato salsa and tuna salad prepared from more than 24 hours as per operator.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Repeat Violation
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed filet of salmon thawed in ROP. Chef cut open and would cook today.
Basic/06-09-1/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed employee wash and rinse blender, no sanitizer step. Inspector coached employee on proper three compartment sink process, and employee placed blender in dishwasher for temperature sanitize.
Basic/16-13-5/Corrected On-Site
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Basic/10-08-5
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed boxes of cups and lids stored on floor underneath register. Employees moved from floor.
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of sugar with no label at coffee bar area
Basic/02D-01-5
Jan 30, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 29, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.

0 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Yadir.
Intermediate/53A-01-7
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Ware wash area.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Reach in cooler in the kitchen: flan not date marked. As per operator, prepared 2 days ago. Operator placed the date on the container.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site

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