HBK AVENTURA
2958 NE 199 ST UNIT B1, Aventura FL 33180
Last inspected May 20, 2024 · 2 visits since October 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
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.
OCT 23
MAY 24
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. Discussed and emailed form to operator.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
2 visits, newest first
May 20, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
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Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Oct 9, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority6 Intermediate5 Basic
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Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Observed establishment operating without a license. Establishment open to public and serving about 6 guest. As per owner establishment was purchased from previous owner HBK.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed various foods being stored in non food grade bags.
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed can of raid in kitchen area.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef patties being stored on top of various ready to eat foods in reach in freezer.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed various cleaning chemicals being stored on prep table next to food. Advised manager and he removed.
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. Discussed and email form to operator.
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. Discussed and emailed form to operator.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed various raw meat thawing at room temperature. All located in kitchen hand washing sink.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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.
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. Discussed and emailed form to operator.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Food stored on floor. Observed bags of onions being stored on floor in dry storage area.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Located on stove door.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed various raw meat thawing at room temperature. All located in kitchen hand washing sink.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Located on prep table in kitchen area.
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.