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HALF MOON EMPANADAS AT MIMO

866 NE 79 ST, Miami FL 33138

Last inspected Jul 31, 2026 · 5 visits since February 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats2
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2333630
Grade history
FEB 24
JUN 24
SEP 24
JUL 25
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 19 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 →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
1--2019006370Feb 5, 2019Mar 18, 2019$400

Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Jul 31, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findings
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 400ppm); employee prepared new solution, Recheck; Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm).
High priority/41-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. By three compartment sink.
Basic/22-20-5
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed by prep area and ware washing area and hallway by bathroom.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn at window service prep area and under coffee machine.
Basic/14-11-5
Show the remaining 2 findings ▾
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in coolers cover fan soiled. Observed
Basic/23-03-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored at water heater room by mop buckets. Employee stored properly.
Basic/42-01-4/Corrected On-Site
The state's own report →
Jul 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed by storage area and by three compartment sink.
Basic/36-34-5
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored inside mop bucket by drink storage room. Employee stored correctly.
Basic/42-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar not labeled by coffee station. Employee labeled.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Sep 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

Recorded at 860 NE 79 ST, Miami — this licence has since moved.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic/51-13-4
Feb 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

Recorded at 860 NE 79 ST, Miami — this licence has since moved.

2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched face putting on mask and proceeded to handle dough without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands.
High priority/12A-25-4/Corrective Action Taken
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Mop sink outside of office.
High priority/29-42-4
Food stored on floor. Bag of flour on kitchen floor. Employee placed bag on shelf.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Flour on kitchen equipment.
Basic/23-03-4
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum to go lids sin room next to office. Manager turned lids over.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Fire extinguisher next to back door.
/45-02-4

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.