HOLE IN THE WALL
14421 S DIXIE HWY, Miami FL 33176 · 786.252.9224
Last inspected Jul 29, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw steak stored over raw fish inside of grill drawers on cook line.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 29, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over unwashed tomatoes inside walk in cooler. Operator relocated products for proper storage.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets heavily soiled at grill drawers.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted.
Walk-in/Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed walk in cooler shelves soiled.
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Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall underneath hood filters soiled at cook line.
Jul 27, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee rinse bowl inside hand sink and place back on shelf for next use.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over unwashed tomatoes inside walk in cooler. Operator relocated products for proper storage.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee grab raw burger and throw on grill then begin to touch clean equipment and utensils without changing gloves and washing hands.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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 mahi thawed completely inside reduced oxygen packaging inside walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (50F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (49F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (51F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler across from cook line, as per operator for 3 hours. Advised operator to add ice to all products for rapid cooling.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler with ambient temperature 51F across from cook line.
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 mahi thawed completely inside reduced oxygen packaging inside walk in cooler.
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed box of potatoes stored underneath soap dispenser next to hand sink in dish area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets heavily soiled at grill drawers.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted.
Walk-in/Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed walk in cooler shelves soiled.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall underneath hood filters soiled at cook line.
Nov 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority0 Intermediate10 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee change gloves and begin to prepare customer order without first washing hands.
Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee drink from cup and continue to prepare customer order without changing gloves and washing hands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over sauces inside walk in cooler.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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 tuna thawed completely inside reduced oxygen packaging in back prep area.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed blanched fries at cook line missing time mark, as per operator fries were blanched less than one hour ago. Operator added time mark.
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed heavily soiled cardboard on floor at cook line. Operator replaced cardboard.
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 tuna thawed completely inside reduced oxygen packaging in back prep area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellphone stored on shelf above prep table at cook line.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn at standing reach in cooler in back area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled at cook line.
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed box of potatoes stored underneath soap dispenser in dish area. Operator properly stored potatoes.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets at grill drawers heavily soiled.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Walk-in/Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed walk in cooler shelves soiled near beer kegs.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall underneath hood filters soiled.
Jul 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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 tuna completely thawed inside reduced oxygen packaging.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with sanitizer not labeled at bar area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents/tiles heavily dusty above bar near cook line
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice bucket stored not inverted next to ice machine.
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 tuna completely thawed inside reduced oxygen packaging. Operator discarded tuna.
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed box of potatoes stored under hand soap dispenser next to hand sink in back area.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in contact with ice at front counter. Operator properly placed scoop.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed heavy grease buildup between flat top and grill. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind grill soiled with grease
Feb 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw steak stored over raw fish inside of grill drawers. Operator relocated products for proper storage.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink in back area. Operator placed paper towels.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with sanitizer not labeled at bar area. Operator labeled bottle.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice bucket not stored inverted at bar area. Operator inverted ice bucket.
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 tuna thawing inside of reduced oxygen package inside reach in cooler in back area. Operator opened packages.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee sunscreen stored on shelf above prep table in kitchen area. Operator removed sunscreen.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on clean hotel pans above triple sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled in front of cook line and grill drawers. Observed hood filters soiled
Reach-in cooler/freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in freezer in back area soiled. Operator cleaned interior of reach in freezer during inspection.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Nov 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw steak stored over raw fish inside of grill drawers on cook line.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink in front of cook line. Operator provided soap.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grill drawers soiled with old food debris and hood filters soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed walk in cooler shelves soiled.
Stored food not covered. Observed container of cooked chicken wings not stored inside of walk in cooler. Operator covered wings.
Feb 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin, located at front counter.
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 several Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged of salmon stored in the reach in cooler, located at back kitchen. Operator removed salmon from the packages.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris, throughout kitchen.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees, located near the three compartment sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Observed hood filters soiled.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler, located near three compartment sink.
Walk-in cooler, shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust, throughout kitchen.
Oct 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook changing gloves without washing hands and continued preparing food.manager coached employees.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed screen inside of the hand washing located in the back.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed kitchen hand washing sink used as a dump sink
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. For all employees.
Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Observed container of windex without label. Manager labeled it.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
In-use knife/knives/spatula stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed spatula between wall by the three compartment sink.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At the back area hand washing sink.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed cooler with glass pitcher soiled.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed containers no inverted at the front counter.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.observed walk in cooler shelves rusted out.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Bar area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sauces bottles no labeled.
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.