HOSPITALITY & CULINARY COLLECTIVE
1406 NW 23 ST, Miami FL 33142 · 305-807-1727
Last inspected Jun 19, 2026 · 12 visits since November 2023
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MAR 26
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JUN 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
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.
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Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Jun 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 8285 SW 40 STREET, Miami — this licence has since moved.
1 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 14 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef inside reach in cooler at cook line at kitchen area.
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.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty utensils inside hand wash sink next to three compartment sink at kitchen area.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean pots not inverted on top of dishwasher machine at kitchen area.
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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 cooler #2 in disrepair over 60 degrees Fahrenheit. Only non tcs food are being stored inside the unit at the time of inspection.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on top of preparation table at kitchen area.
Food stored on floor. Observed limes on the floor at bar area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at walk-in freezer her back exit door.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at bar area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer gaskets soiled at kitchen area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container not identified on top of juices cold holding unit at kitchen area.
Apr 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 8285 SW 40 STREET, Miami — this licence has since moved.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed spray hose at the three compartment sink lower than the flood rim.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink near three compartment sink. Operator restocked.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink near three compartment sink. Operator restocked.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed kitchen ceiling soiled.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand wash sink near three compartment sink. Operator placed sign.
Mar 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance inside ice machine.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed excessive cut marks on cutting boards on prep table.
Food stored on floor. Observed a case of water on the floor by dry storage.
Sep 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed excessive cut marks on cutting boards.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in cooler. Operator cleaned it onsite.
Apr 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting boards in kitchen prep area.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed next to 3 compartment sink. Operator placed paper towels onsite.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with excessive cut marks in kitchen prep area.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken gasket for walk in cooler door.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of chicken on the floor inside walk in freezer. Operator placed them above 6inches onsite.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed in kitchen prep area. Operator removed cloth from under cutting board.
Mar 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 8285 SW 40 STREET, Miami — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several squeeze bottles containing oil with no labels located at the cook line. Operator labeled.
Dec 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 8285 SW 40 STREET, Miami — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed scoop with no handle used to scoop flour.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan covers with dust.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, throughout the kitchen.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bread crumbs with no name label.
Dec 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine soiled.
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Loose handle at handwashing sink by ice machine.
Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Inaccurate temperature gauge. Manager called technician. All dishes will be sanitized inside the triple sink.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on top of the preparation table. Manager put it inside the sanitizer bucket.
Jun 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 8285 SW 40 STREET, Miami — this licence has since moved.
1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed red beans (49F - Cold Holding) at walk in cooler, as per manager since Sunday. Manager discarded products.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Obseved sponge inside handsink located next to 3 compartment sink. Manager removed them.
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed container with sugar near the cook line with no label.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pork and red beans with no label at walk in cooler for more than 24 hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed fish at 3 compartment sink thawing with no running water. Instructed manager on proper method.
Jun 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling AC vents soiled in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Jan 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a bak pack on the sink in the ware washing room. The manager had the item removed.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed beef in a vacuum sealed package. As per the owner it was done on site.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in a container of flour. The manager inverted it.
Nov 30, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 8285 SW 40 STREET, Miami — this licence has since moved.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over peeled plantains, raw shell eggs over milk. All items rearranged at time of inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzle at bar soiled in crevices. Employee washed nozzle at time of inspection.
Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 2 food handler certificates by Efoodtrainer.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Both ice machines.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door to kitchen.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on top of kitchen ice machine. Manager removed scoop and sent to dish for cleaning and relocating.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives between three compartment sink and ice bin at bar. Employee removed items.
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.