JHELIAS SOULFOOD AND BBQ
3600 NW 183 ST, Miami Gardens FL 33056 · 954-536-3588
Last inspected Aug 11, 2026 · 12 visits since February 2024
FEB 24
MAY 24
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 15+ live flies flying around the garbage can and handwashing sink, approximately 10+ live flies flying around in the kitchen and resting on the wall, approximately 5+ live flies resting on the single service items on the rack of the kitchen.
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Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,040
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2024050682 | Jul 11, 2024 | Jun 26, 2025 | $320 |
| 1--2024027140 | Feb 29, 2024 | Jan 8, 2025 | $400 |
| 1--2021009229 | Jan 7, 2021 | Nov 29, 2021 | $320 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Aug 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 7, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ribs (108F - Hot Holding) stored in the hot holding box for less than 1 hour, as per operator. Operator reheated. Observed rice (112F - Hot Holding) stored on top of the stove for less than 1 hour.
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100+ppm) stored inside the 3 compartment sink.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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 Sandra Thomas working for more than 1 year in the establishment with no employee training.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Throughout the establishment.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Oct 18, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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. Observed Sandra Thomas working for 10 months in the establishment with no employee training. Observed Detasia Ammons working for more than 5 months with no employee training.
Jul 11, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed egg salad (53F - Cooling); rice and peas (50F - Cooling) stored in the reach in cooler over night as per operator. Stop sale issued.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed egg salad (53F - Cooling); rice and peas (50F - Cooling) stored in the reach in cooler over night as per operator. Stop sale issued.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
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. Observed Sandra Thomas working for 10 months in the establishment with no employee training. Observed Detasia Ammons working for more than 5 months with no employee training.
Observed no chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed stand up reach in cooler with the interior soiled.
Jul 11, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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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. Observed Sandra Thomas working for 10 months in the establishment with no employee training. Observed Detasia Ammons working for more than 5 months with no employee training.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. In the back and entrance of the kitchen.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler interior soiled.
May 2, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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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. Observed Sandra Thomas working for 10 months in the establishment with no employee training. Observed Detasia Ammons working for more than 5 months with no employee training.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. In the back and entrance of the kitchen.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler interior soiled.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed pipe leaking at the handwashing sink in the kitchen.
May 1, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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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 Sandra Thomas working for 8 months in the establishment with no employee training. Observed Detasia Ammons working for more than 3 months with no employee training.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Throughout the kitchen.
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
May 1, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding); cooked ribs (46F - Cold Holding) stored in the reach in cooler over night, as per operator.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding); cooked ribs (46F - Cold Holding) stored in the reach in cooler over night, as per operator. Observed conch (47F - Cold Holding); raw shell egg (50F - Cold Holding) stored in the reach in cooler for less than 3 hours, operated placed items in the reach in freezer for rapid cooling.
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. Observed Sandra Thomas working for 10 months in the establishment with no employee training. Observed Detasia Ammons working for more than 5 months with no employee training.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed approximately 20+ flies stuck to the sticky tape in the hallway.
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 of 47F.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. In the back and entrance of the kitchen.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler interior soiled.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed pipe leaking at the handwashing sink in the kitchen.
Mar 7, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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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 Sandra Thomas working for 8 months in the establishment with no employee training. Observed Detasia Ammons working for more than 3 months with no employee training.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Throughout the kitchen.
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed pipe leaking from the steam table.
Mar 1, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 15+ live flies flying around the garbage can and handwashing sink, approximately 10+ live flies flying around in the kitchen and resting on the wall, approximately 5+ live flies resting on the single service items on the rack of the kitchen.
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. Emailed form to operator.
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 Sandra Thomas working for 8 months in the establishment with no employee training. Observed Detasia Ammons working for more than 3 months with no employee training.
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. Emailed form to operator.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Throughout the kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed pipe leaking from the steam table.
Feb 29, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 15+ live flies flying around the garbage can and handwashing sink, approximately 10+ live flies flying around in the kitchen and resting on the wall, approximately 5+ live flies resting on the single service items on the rack of the kitchen.
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. Emailed form to operator.
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 Sandra Thomas working for 8 months in the establishment with no employee training. Observed Detasia Ammons working for more than 3 months with no employee training.
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. Emailed form to operator.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Throughout the kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed pipe leaking from the steam table.
Feb 28, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 26 recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority7 Intermediate12 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 15+ live flies flying around the garbage can and handwashing sink, approximately 10+ live flies flying around in the kitchen and resting on the wall, approximately 5+ live flies resting on the single service items on the rack of the kitchen.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs (63F - ambient temperature ) stored inside the reach in cooler for more than 24 hours, as per operator.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw shell eggs (63F - Ambient temperature) stored inside the reach in cooler for more than 24 hours, as per operator. Observed chicken wings (50F - Cold Holding); pork soup mix (52F - Cold Holding); yellow cheese (53F - Cold Holding); liquid egg (53F - Cold Holding) stored inside the reach in cooler since Monday 2/26/24, as per operator. Observed collard greens (102F - Reheating); sweet potatoes (87F - Reheating) on the steam table reheating for more than 2 hours, as per operator.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken wings (50F - Cold Holding); pork soup mix (52F - Cold Holding); yellow cheese (53F - Cold Holding); liquid egg (53F - Cold Holding) stored inside the reach in cooler since Monday 2/26/24, as per operator.
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Observed collard greens (102F - Reheating); sweet potatoes (87F - Reheating) on the steam table reheating for more than 2 hours, as per operator. Stop sale was issued.
Time/temperature control for safety food required to be date marked is not date marked and time of opening/preparation cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed raw marinated chicken in the reach in cooler, operator unaware when item was prepared.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed baked bean (89F - Hot Holding/2nd temp- 187F Reheating); yellow rice (114F - Hot Holding) stored in the steam table 30 minutes before inspection, as per operator. Asked operator to reheat items.
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. Emailed form to operator.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed flattop and fryer baskets soiled.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice cream machine parts stored inside the hand washing sink.
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 Sandra Thomas working for 8 months in the establishment with no employee training. Observed Detasia Ammons working for more than 3 months with no employee training.
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. Emailed form to operator.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at the handwashing sink In the kitchen, operator placed new bottle.
Observed raw marinated chicken in the reach in cooler, operator unaware when item was prepared.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Throughout the kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler with an ambient temperature of 48F.
Food stored in a prohibited area. Observed can foods and single serving items stored inside the bathroom with working toilet on a shelf.
Food stored on floor. Observed case of cooking oil and cans of evaporated milk stored on the floor in the kitchen. Operator stored properly.
Hot holding unit not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed steam table in disrepair with a pipe leaking and not maintaining food items to the appropriate temperature. Operator is aware not to store any food items until unit is fixed.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service metal trays stored on the floor in the kitchen, operator stored properly.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Entire establishment.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed pipe leaking from the steam table.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Entire establishment.
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.