FOOD FACTORY
13920 SW 139 CT, Miami FL 33186 · 786-302-9252
Last inspected Mar 6, 2026 · 10 visits since September 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Mar 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed Bechamel, as per operator prepared more than 24 hours, without date marking.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed at shelf below preparation table to the left of three compartment sink handle of scoop in container of panko. Operator removed scoop.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of salt on preparation table not identified by common name. Operator labeled container of salt.
Nov 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Jun 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed raw swai fish filets stored in the same container as ready to eat foods. Operator stored properly.
Silverware/utensils dried with a towel/cloth. Observed multiple utensils drying on a towel on prep table. Operator removed utensils and washed and sanitized.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed at handwashing sink next to reach in cooler. Operator unclogged the hand sink and water drained faster.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator hung mop during inspection.
Oct 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary +400 ppm) at spray bottle. Operator added water to get 200 ppm.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed an employee eating in food preparation area. Operator discarded the food that she was eating.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator hung up the mop.
Aug 26, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 12, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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 walk in cooler was relocated inside of the establishment and the service window and hand out pick up order was never remodel. They need to submit plan review.
Jun 12, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
0 High priority5 Intermediate2 Basic
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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 walk in cooler was relocated inside of the establishment and the service window and hand out pick up order was never remodel. They need to submit plan review.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. The thermometer available was out of battery.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed the only employee Andrys Castillo hired one year ago no proof of employee training.
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. Operator signed the form.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken rice not date marked at walk in cooler. As per operator was cooked two days ago. Operator date marked the product.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed an employee eating on preparation table. Employee was informed that he can not eat at preparation table.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Jan 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee picked up an extension cord, plugged it in, immediately touching single service items and started to put gloves on without washing hands. Employee was informed that she need to wash hands before wearing gloves. The Employee discarded the gloves, washed hands and put on the gloves.
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 100 ppm). Operator added sanitizer solution to get 200 ppm.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary + 400 ppm). Water was added to get 200 ppm.
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 four employees engaged in food preparation no food manager certificate present.
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. Food employees reporting agreement was provided, printed and signed for three employees.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed aluminum single service articles not stored inverted at shelves storage area. Operator inverted the single service article.
Sep 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary > 500 ppm). Operator added water to sanitizer bucket to get 300 ppm.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee wearing watch while preparing food. Operator removed the watch.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed a sanitizer bucket stored at preparation table next to spaghetti container. Operator moved the sanitizer bucket to a shelf under preparation table.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed vegetables stored over milk at walk-in cooler. Operator relocated the milk.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. The mop was hanged.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Operator moved the towel to a sanitizer bucket.
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.