HACIENDA RAMIREZ CRUZ
2509 N MIAMI AVE, Miami FL 33137
Last inspected Aug 7, 2025 · 3 visits since June 2024
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
3 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw pork at walk in cooler. Employee stored correctly.
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Inspection history
3 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed raw tuna offered in the menu not identified as a raw. Manager mark the menu with a pen.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser not labeled at mop sink area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed three employees beverages containers stored above clean plates by dry storage area.
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Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed by exit door bar area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed under red table at prep table.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets across cook line soiled.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored inside mop bucket at mop sink.
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over frozen vegetables bags at reach in freezer at kitchen. Operator stored correctly.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw pork at walk in cooler. Employee stored correctly.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed at mop sink.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink at bar area used as a dump sink. Observed a knife stored at hand sink preparation area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at front bar area near coffee machine.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean plastic containers not inverted at storage dry area. Observed clean containers stored at ware washing area not inverted. Employee inverted.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards at preparation area.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed two employees while preparing food.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean plastic containers at ware washing area.
Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at bar area.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef thawing at ambient temperature on preparation sink. Operator turned on cold water to thawed properly.
Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed employee cutting raw meats on prep table near hand sink at preparation area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container stored near storage dry area not labeled.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over cheese inside Walk in cooler Operator stored the products correctly.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed inside ice machine.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed inside men's restrooms.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed extinguisher in recharge zone located by kitchen back entrance.
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.