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HOUSE OF FLAVA

2675 NW 207 ST UNIT C, Miami Gardens FL 33056

Last inspected Nov 6, 2025 · 11 visits since August 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.

Licence typeFood service
Licence2335702
Grade history
AUG 24
JAN 25
MAY 25
AUG 25
NOV 25
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed 5 dead flies on the floor in the hallway to the bathroom. Observed 1 dead fly on the floor in the bathroom. Operator cleaned during the inspection.
Basic/35A-06-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

11 visits, newest first

Nov 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findings
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator placed new roll.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Basic/36-37-5/Repeat Violation
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents soiled in the kitchen.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler door in disrepair.
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
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Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
Basic/14-42-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan cover with accumulation of dust.
Basic/23-03-4
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4/Repeat Violation
The state's own report →
Aug 21, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 21, 2025 · Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Time Extended
Aug 20, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee at the 3 compartment sink not sanitizing properly. Employee made 3 compartment sink properly.
High priority/22-45-4/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk (55F - Cold Holding/2nd temp: 52F); butter (55F - Cold Holding/2nd temp: 52F); salad mix (55F - Cold Holding/2nd temp: 52F) stored in the walk in cooler. As per owner unit door was open for less than 1 hr. Owner took products inside the walk in freezer.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Admin Complaint
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pasta (108 F - Hot Holding) stored in the hot holding box for less than 1 hour. Operator reheated item Cooked pasta (206F - Reheating).
High priority/03B-01-6/Admin Complaint
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed SanitizerBucket (Chlorine 100+ppm), operator added more water Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm).
High priority/41-27-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In the kitchen handwashing sink. Operator placed new roll.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan covers in the walk in cooler with accumulated dust. Observed fryers exterior soiled with accumulated grease.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4/Warning
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. In the walk in cooler soiled.
Basic/36-10-4/Warning
May 21, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. By the ware washing area and a few tiles over the kitchen fryers.
Basic/36-37-5/Warning/Return visit May 21, 2025 · Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. By the ware washing area and a few tiles over the kitchen fryers. Time Extended
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles in the kitchen soiled over steam table.
Basic/36-34-5/Warning/Return visit May 21, 2025 · Observed ceiling tiles in the kitchen soiled over steam table. Time Extended
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed walk in cooler door in disrepair.
Basic/14-36-5/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit May 21, 2025 · Observed walk in cooler door in disrepair. Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan covers in the walk in cooler soiled. Observed air curtains heavily soiled at the exit door.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning/Return visit May 21, 2025 · Observed fan covers in the walk in cooler soiled. Observed Air curtains removed from the back exit door. Time Extended
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in dining areas during cleaning.
Basic/38-03-4/Warning/Return visit May 21, 2025 · Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in dining areas during cleaning. Time Extended
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls throughout the kitchen soiled.
Basic/36-27-5/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit May 21, 2025 · Observed walls by mop sink walls and kitchen handwashing sink wall soiled. Time Extended
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed 3 compartment sink faucet leaking.
Basic/29-11-4/Warning/Return visit May 21, 2025 · Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed 3 compartment sink faucet leaking. Time Extended
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed throughout the kitchen floor, walk in cooler and walk in freezer soiled and lobby area.
Basic/36-10-4/Warning/Return visit May 21, 2025 · Observed corners on the floor in the walk in cooler and walk in freezer with food debris. Time Extended
May 20, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded.

0 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled in the prep area.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At both handwashing sink. Operator placed new roll at the handwashing sink by he 3 compartment sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Warning
Observed no quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Warning
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with bleach by the 3 compartment sink with no name label.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Warning
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed 5 dead flies on the floor in the hallway to the bathroom. Observed 1 dead fly on the floor in the bathroom. Operator cleaned during the inspection.
Basic/35A-06-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. By the ware washing area and a few tiles over the kitchen fryers.
Basic/36-37-5/Warning
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles in the kitchen soiled over steam table.
Basic/36-34-5/Warning
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed walk in cooler door in disrepair.
Basic/14-36-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan covers in the walk in cooler soiled. Observed air curtains heavily soiled at the exit door.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in dining areas during cleaning.
Basic/38-03-4/Warning
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls throughout the kitchen soiled.
Basic/36-27-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed 3 compartment sink faucet leaking.
Basic/29-11-4/Warning
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed throughout the kitchen floor, walk in cooler and walk in freezer soiled and lobby area.
Basic/36-10-4/Warning
Jan 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By the three compartment sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No soap provided at handwash sink. By the three compartment sink.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair.
Basic/14-11-5
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler and walk in freezer. Observed the employee cleaning at the time.
Basic/36-73-4/Corrected On-Site
Interior of the walk in cooler door in disrepair/has exposed insulation.
Basic/14-36-5
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. By the three compartment sink. Provided the operator with a hand washing sign.
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By the hand washing sink by the cook line.
Basic/36-27-5/Corrected On-Site
Aug 13, 2024Inspection 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 ▾
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on the door and around the door frame.
Basic/14-69-4
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Walk in cooler.
Basic/05-09-4
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed the pipe underneath the three compartment sink leaking water into a bucket.
Basic/29-11-4
May 9, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Under 3 compartment sink.
Basic/36-17-5/Warning/Return visit May 9, 2024 · Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Under 3 compartment sink. Time Extended
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed walk in cooler with exposed insulation.
Basic/14-36-5/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit May 9, 2024 · Observed walk in cooler with exposed insulation. Time Extended
May 7, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed macaroni and cheese (55F - Cold Holding); yellow rice (65F - Cold Holding); pasta (71F - Cold Holding); sweet potatoes (76F - Cold Holding) stored on the steam table for about 3 hours. Items were taken out of the walk in cooler and placed on top of a turned off steam table. Advised and educated operator to place items in the reach in freezer to bring down temperature rapidly.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Adelin Mervil hired over 2 years ago with no employee training.
Intermediate/53B-02-5/Warning
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at the handwashing sink in the kitchen.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Warning
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Under 3 compartment sink.
Basic/36-17-5/Warning
Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil stored on the floor in the kitchen. Operator stored properly.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed walk in cooler with exposed insulation.
Basic/14-36-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler behind of steam table interior soiled.
Basic/22-16-4/Warning
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe leaking at the handwashing sink in the kitchen.
Basic/29-11-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Jan 4, 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
Show 4 findings ▾
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled by 3 compartment sink.
Basic/36-34-5
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed walk in cooler door with exposed insulation.
Basic/14-36-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed stove top with grease and rust.
Basic/23-03-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soil by stove.
Basic/36-27-5
Aug 4, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

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.