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JIMMY BUFFETS MARGARITAVILLE VIENA

4200 NW 21 ST GATE E, Miami FL 33122 · 305.871.4100

Last inspected Feb 23, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats113
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2334762
Grade history
JUN 24
SEP 24
JAN 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 24 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Chef stored eggs on ice
High priority/03A-03-5/Corrective Action Taken
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★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $160

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
1--2018024943Apr 3, 2018Jun 18, 2018$160

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Feb 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findings
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed six salmon stored in kitchen reach in cooler in 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
High priority/01B-13-4
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed a drain line on the kitchen hand washing sink,
Intermediate/31A-10-4/Repeat Violation
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed kitchen floor no chlorine test kit onsite.
Intermediate/16-37-1
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles in the kitchen area soiled.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
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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 six salmon stored in kitchen reach in cooler in 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
Basic/06-09-1
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed wall floor soiled behind equipments at the bar.
Basic/36-73-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed chicken breast ice buildup inside of the walk in freezer
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Basic/21-04-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled in the kitchen area.
Basic/36-27-5/Repeat Violation
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Sep 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed breaded chicken on top of Cajun shrimp inside of the kitchen prep cooler.
High priority/08A-20-5
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Chef stored eggs on ice
High priority/03A-03-5/Corrective Action Taken
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed a drain line on the kitchen hand washing sink, and washing area hand sink
Intermediate/31A-10-4/Repeat Violation
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed walls slicer guard soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Manager provided thermometer.
Intermediate/05-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed kitchen ceiling tiles soiled.
Basic/36-34-5
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor behind grill with grease.
Basic/36-73-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of the reach in cooler, walk in freezer
Basic/14-69-4
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves with rust
Basic/14-17-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed kitchen walls soiled under flat gril.
Basic/36-27-5
Jan 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed a drain line on the kitchen hand washing sink, and washing area hand sink
Intermediate/31A-10-4/Repeat Violation
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel in the kitchen hand washing sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing floor tiles in the kitchen area.
Basic/36-17-5
Sep 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed chicken on top drawer, beef and pork on the bottom. Employee stored chicken on the bottom drawer
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed a drain line on the kitchen hand washing sink, and washing area hand sink
Intermediate/31A-10-4/Repeat Violation
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee cooking with no hair restraint
Basic/13-03-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor drain soiled at the bar area.
Basic/36-73-4
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing in the kitchen area.
Basic/36-17-5/Repeat Violation
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed walk in cooler floor in disrepair
Basic/36-02-5
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves wit rust.
Basic/14-17-4
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Employee cleaned it
Basic/29-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Jul 2, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed a drain line on the kitchen hand washing sink, and washing area hand sink.
Intermediate/31A-10-4/Repeat Violation/Return visit Jul 2, 2024 · Observed a drain line on the kitchen hand washing sink, and washing area hand sink. Time Extended
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit on side.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Return visit Jul 2, 2024 · No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit on side. Time Extended
Floor drain soiled. Observed floor drains with heavy soiled.
Basic/29-18-4/Return visit Jul 2, 2024 · Floor drain soiled. Observed floor drains with heavy soiled. Time Extended
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor behind equipments with heavy soiled in the bar area.
Basic/36-73-4/Return visit Jul 2, 2024 · Observed floor behind equipments with heavy soiled in the bar area. Time Extended
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing floor tiles on the kitchen area.
Basic/36-17-5/Return visit Jul 2, 2024 · Observed missing floor tiles on the kitchen area. Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Underneath flat grill with heavy soiled
Basic/23-03-4/Return visit Jul 2, 2024 · Underneath flat grill with heavy soiled Time Extended
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall under the dishwasher area soiled, observed walls in the kitchen area soiled by hand washing sink.
Basic/36-27-5/Return visit Jul 2, 2024 · Observed wall under the dishwasher area soiled, observed walls in the kitchen area soiled by hand washing sink. Time Extended
Jun 25, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed a drain line on the kitchen hand washing sink, and washing area hand sink.
Intermediate/31A-10-4/Repeat Violation
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit on side.
Intermediate/16-37-1
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed AC vent, ceiling with heavy soiled throughout the lobby.
Basic/36-34-5
Floor drain soiled. Observed floor drains with heavy soiled.
Basic/29-18-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor behind equipments with heavy soiled in the bar area.
Basic/36-73-4
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing floor tiles on the kitchen area.
Basic/36-17-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Underneath flat grill with heavy soiled
Basic/23-03-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall under the dishwasher area soiled, observed walls in the kitchen area soiled by hand washing sink.
Basic/36-27-5
Mar 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed shell eggs over strawberries, ham.
High priority/08A-20-5
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed drain line draining into the kitchen hand washing sink.
Intermediate/31A-10-4/Repeat Violation
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 Cleber Ross expired 02/09/24
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under equipments in the bar area.
Basic/36-73-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Underneath flat grill with heavy soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Stored food not covered. Observed raw eggs no covered inside of the reach in cooler.
Basic/08B-12-5/Repeat Violation
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Kitchen area.
Basic/36-27-5
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4
Aug 16, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4/Repeat Violation
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed drain line draining into the kitchen hand washing sink.
Intermediate/31A-10-4/Repeat Violation
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee washing towel in the front counter hand washing sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4/Repeat Violation
Cover, waste line and missing at soda gun holster. In front bar areas.
Basic/29-17-4
Food stored on floor. Observed a case of vegetable oil stored on the floor in the kitchen area. Employee stored case off the floor
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Stored food not covered. Observed breaded fish, chicken strips, breaded shrimp stored in the kitchen reach in freezer no covered.
Basic/08B-12-5

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