HONEST ROOTS
10437 NW 41 ST #12, Doral FL 33178 · 7866065758
Last inspected Jan 5, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed cut tomatoes at reach in cooler with mold like substance.chef threw product away.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jan 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed cut tomatoes at reach in cooler with mold like substance.chef threw product away.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed drinking ice in handwashing sink next to dishwasher.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board next to dishwasher with deep groove marks.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at kitchen area engaging in food preparation without a proper hair restraint.
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In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed three tongs on oven handle at cook line. Tongs were removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed spray nozzle on hose at three compartment sink soiled with debris.
Sep 22, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 23, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed table top can opener at preparation table soiled with food debris.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink at kitchen area blocked by a floor fan. Employee removed fan from in front of handwashing sink.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof of Certified Manager during inspection. Supervisor Yenire Figueira has manager certification from an unapproved company.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed a green and white cutting boards grooved and no longer easily cleaned.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on top of waffle iron. Employee removed phone.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at rear exit.
Food stored on floor. Observed three cases of fry oil stored on the floor next to handwashing sink at kitchen area. Employee placed on shelf. Observed a case of avocados stored on the floor of preparation area. Employee placed on shelf.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wiping cloth under cutting board at preparation area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket at reach in cooler next to fryer soiled.
Reach-in cooler/ Walk-in -in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of triple door reach in cooler at storage area solid with debris. Observed interior of reach in cooler across from fryer soiled with food debris.
Jan 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observe pd raw chicken over raw salmon at reach-in cooler across from cookline. Manager rearranged products according to cooking temperatures.
Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed manager not knowing the minimum cooking temperature of chicken. Coached manager on correct temperature.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink at kitchen with reusable ice pack inside.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed top of dishmachine soiled.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at entrance to kitchen area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents soiled at kitchen area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at green cutting board and long white cutting board at kitchen area.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back exit door.
Food stored on floor. Observed box of limes stored on floor near back exit door and plastic containers of vinegar and oil under oven at cookline. Coached manager on correct procedure.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach-in cooler gasket soiled at unit under rice cookers.
Twenty (20) foot-candles of light not provided inside equipment where food is stored. Observed at reach-in cooler in dry storage area at hallway.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled at entrance to kitchen and storage space near back exit door.
Jul 16, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed heavy cream (56F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (78F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (78F - Cold Holding); pomodoro sauce (67F - Cold Holding); raw beef (52F - Cooling); pomodoro sauce (48F - Cold Holding); raw beef patties (53F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (53F - Cold Holding); at reach-in coolers at cook line. As per chef, more than 4 hours. Products were discarded.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards at cook line heavily stained.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed several employees without food handler training : Alma, Rafael, Christian, Yenny and Daniela lack food handlers certification.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed top of DW soiled.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed AC vent over cook line soiled.
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 three reach-in coolers at cook line not keeping food cold. Observed temperature over 41F. Operator was informed and he ordered new equipment. TCS food was discarded from equipment.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed door handle at reach in cooler at cook line and door handle to standing double door at reach in cooler in disrepair.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bottles of oil and case of lemons stored on floor under oven.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket at reach in freezer soiled at cook line.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler at cook line.
Twenty (20) foot-candles of light not provided inside equipment where food is stored. Observed no light in RIC at storage area and in reach in cooler at cook line.
Jul 15, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 19 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority5 Intermediate10 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher machine with a chlorine solution of 0 ppm.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw fish filets in zip lock bags stored over frozen blueberries in reach in freezer in storage area.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed heavy cream (56F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (78F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (78F - Cold Holding); pomodoro sauce (67F - Cold Holding); pomodoro sauce (48F - Cold Holding); beef patties (53F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (53F - Cold Holding); at reach-in coolers at cook line. As per chef, more than 4 hours. Products were discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed heavy cream (56F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (78F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (78F - Cold Holding); pomodoro sauce (67F - Cold Holding); raw beef (52F - Cooling); pomodoro sauce (48F - Cold Holding); raw beef patties (53F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (53F - Cold Holding); at reach-in coolers at cook line. As per chef, more than 4 hours. Products were discarded.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards at cook line heavily stained.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed several employees without food handler training : Alma, Rafael, Christian, Yenny and Daniela lack food handlers certification.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked tomatoes not date marked. As per person in charge, cooked last Saturday. Coached staff on correct date marking procedures.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed top of DW soiled.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed AC vent over cook line soiled.
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 three reach-in coolers at cook line not keeping food cold. Observed temperature over 41F. Operator was informed and he ordered new equipment. TCS food was discarded from equipment.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed open quart container used as drinking vessel on cook line.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed door handle at reach in cooler at cook line and door handle to standing double door at reach in cooler in disrepair.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bottles of oil and case of lemons stored on floor under oven.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging on oven door handle.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket at reach in freezer soiled at cook line.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler at cook line.
Twenty (20) foot-candles of light not provided inside equipment where food is stored. Observed no light in RIC at storage area and in reach in cooler at cook line.
Feb 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority5 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface stained/soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed heavily stained cutting boards at kitchen prep coolers.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed "sunny side eggs" offered on breakfast menu, no asterisks or symbol indicating that menu item is covered by the consumer advisory.
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. None provided at time of inspection for kitchen dish machine that uses chlorine solution as a sanitizer.
No color/concentration comparison chart available for quaternary chemical test kit used to check sanitizer at triple sink.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed some food employee certificates expired as of September 2023 by Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association.
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 commercially processed reduced oxygen packages of diced raw tuna, not removed from packaging prior to thawing, stored in reach in cooler. Chef began to remove raw tuna from ROP packaging.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets at reach in cooler located across from fryer station.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water located under kitchen dish machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets at reach in cooler located at pizza prep station, across from pizza oven. Chef cleaned reach in cooler gaskets. Observed soiled hood filters above kitchen cookline.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler located across from kitchen cookline. Chef began to wipe and remove water from bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Aug 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw swai over a container of avocados inside reach in cooler in front of the dish machine. Operator removed avocados stored under raw fish.
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. Manager provided forms but not sign by employees, in the process of completing.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine located at kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable located at front counter.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets at reach in cooler located across the fryer.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside located at back kitchen door.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris located at kitchen.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit located across from pizza oven. Operator provided ambient thermometer to place inside reach in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hand wash sink soiled with food debris next to dish machine. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in cooler under pressure cooker.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled next to pizza oven.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wiping cloth stored on prep table, not properly in sanitazer bucket Operator set up chlorine sanitizer buckets.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles with oil, cooking wine and water not properly labeled with common name. Located next to reach in cooler. Operator properly labeled squeeze bottles.
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.