JIMMY'S EAST SIDE DINER
7201 BISCAYNE BLVD, Miami FL 33138 · 305 754-3692
Last inspected Mar 9, 2026 · 9 visits since January 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach in hand sink next to 3 compartment sink in kitchen 3 live roaches in unused reach in cooler in kitchen by back door. 5 live roaches behind hostess stand in electrical box and loose piece of wood, behind file cabinet, on other side of kitchen wall.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2024026564 | May 6, 2024 | May 29, 2024 | $400 |
| 1--2019040554 | Jun 6, 2019 | Oct 9, 2019 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Mar 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 26 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
8 High priority2 Intermediate16 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 26 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put gloves on with no wash hands to preparing food. Coach employee to wash hands before engaging with food.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed a container with raw tilapia stored above a container with pickles at walk in cooler.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed a container with raw beef stored above raw fish container at reach in cooler across cook line. Employee rearranged.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pooled eggs (47F - Cold Holding) by prep area near stove, as per employee less than 4 hours. Employee put ice for rapid cooling.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked corned beef (103F - Hot Holding) by cook line, as per employee prepared today less than 2 hours. Employee moved to flat iron to reheat.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed under mop sink.
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 200+ppm); employee diluted with water, Recheck; Triple Sink (Chlorine 100ppm).
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board at bread station front counter. Observed can opener soiled by prep area. Observed green cutting board at prep area heavily soiled by walk in cooler.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked turkey not dated at walk in cooler, as per employee was prepared Saturday.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. By kitchen, prep area and three compartment sink.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee drink container stored on prep area front counter near sauces prep table.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal phone stored on top of prep area bread station front counter.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed lid from white chest freezer in disrepair by prep area near three compartment kitchen. Observed reach in freezer gaskets torn near walk in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Observed oil container stored on floor by three compartment sink table by kitchen. Employee stored properly.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall in disrepair by ware washing area room.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice machine by ware washing area. Employee stored properly.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed two knives inside a container with standing water at prep area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed all reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef Frozen thawing at room temperature by kitchen prep table. Employee stored inside walk in cooler for proper thawing.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar powder at front counter not labeled.
Oct 6, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker connection by hose under hand sink by three compartment sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed beef stew, cooked chicken,roast beef not dated at walk in cooler. As per employee prepared three days ago.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents dusty by front counter,observed ceilings dusty by prep area above three compartment sink.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed two employees while preparing food. Employee put hat on.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer gaskets torn near walk in cooler. Observed lid from reach in freezer broken.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled by cook line.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed three open employees bottles of water by reach in freezer by walk in cooler. Employee removed.
Aug 4, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 25 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority7 Intermediate13 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed an employee come from outside begin to handle clean cups. Inspector coach employee how to properly wash hands any time before handling foods or any clean equipments.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw lamb chops and raw chicken stored in thank you bags at reach in freezer by three compartment.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken marinade container stored over raw fish at walk in cooler. Employee rearranged products.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pooled eggs (65F - Cold Holding) by cook line. As per employee prepared less than 4 hours. Employee put more ice in the container for rapid chill.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker connection by hose under hand sink by three compartment sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled by prep table.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a spoon stored inside hand sink by three compartment sink. Observed employee washing coffee pot at hand sink by coffee station.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink by coffee station. Employee provided.
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 no proof of employee certificate for Juan Hernandez, Sinia Jackson,Julie Jackson, Emma Lopez,Roman Miller and Louis Louicaine.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed beef stew, cooked chicken,roast beef not dated at walk in cooler. As per employee prepared three days ago.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with bleach and another with degreaser not labeled above three compartment sink.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents dusty by front counter,observed ceilings dusty by prep area above three compartment sink.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice bucket not inverted by ware washing area. Employee inverted.
Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed 5 pair of knives between prep table and oven table by walk in cooler. Employee removed.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed two employees while preparing food. Employee put hat on.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer gaskets torn near walk in cooler. Observed lid from reach in freezer broken.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at back door by three compartment sink.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall by ware washing area by door.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet cloth under green cutting board near walk in cooler.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign at hand sink ware washing area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled by cook line.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed three open employees bottles of water by reach in freezer by walk in cooler. Employee removed.
Dec 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over tuna salad inside reach in cooler front counter area. Operator stored properly during inspection.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Tuna, turkey, lasagna. Located reach in cooler front counter area.
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. Reach in cooler front counter area window.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall tile broken at kitchen and Dishwasher area.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed during inspection.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand wash sink kitchen water draining onto floor surface.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Front counter area kitchen.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Sep 19, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled at kitchen area.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall tile broken at kitchen.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Sep 18, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs on table next to grill. As per employee for approximately 2 hrs. Employee placed eggs inside walk in cooler for rapid cooling.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cheese (48F - Cold Holding), sliced ham (47F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding) for approximately 3 hrs. As per employee the cooler door are constantly open.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked potatoes (89F - Hot Holding); hash browns (87F - Hot Holding) at cook line as per employee for approximately 3 hrs at cook line.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with cleaner at washing area without label.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled at kitchen area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bag stored over box of sugar at back dry storage.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back shed storage.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall tile broken at kitchen.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled at cook line.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour inside plastic container at kitchen without label.
May 7, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling covering in dish area broken and falling down.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach in service station 1 dead roach under reach in cooler in kitchen. 1 dead roach in back storage
Floors and walls soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under all equipment in kitchen and service areas.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of equipment, and cabinets throughout establishment soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. All
Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present. Screen door is off hinges and only leans against door opening in kitchen
May 6, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 20 violations recorded, 5 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
5 High priority1 Intermediate14 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. Test strip coming up as 0 ppm
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dishwasher loads dirty dishes into machine, then unloads clean dishes, does not wash hands in between loading and unloading, discussed with operator.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork over ready to eat items in walk in cooler. Operator moved them.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach in hand sink next to 3 compartment sink in kitchen 3 live roaches in unused reach in cooler in kitchen by back door. 5 live roaches behind hostess stand in electrical box and loose piece of wood, behind file cabinet, on other side of kitchen wall.
Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Approximately 20 roach egg sacks in unused Reach in cooler by back door in kitchen.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Food pan in hand wash sink, operator removed
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling covering in dish area broken and falling down.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach in service station 1 dead roach under reach in cooler in kitchen. 1 dead roach in back storage
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purses stored on top of reach in freezer in back storage rooms
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Discussed with operator proper air drying of clean equipment. operator moved to dish are to have re washed and air dried.
Equipment in poor repair. Broken double door reach in cooler in back of kitchen with broken handle, exposed sheet metal. By back door in kitchen.
Floors and walls soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under all equipment in kitchen and service areas.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of equipment, and cabinets throughout establishment soiled.
Perimeter walls and roofs do not effectively protect establishment against environmental cross contamination or the entrance of pests. Large hole in bottom of wall outside of back door to kitchen, that exposes the interior wall to the kitchen. Buildout of wall, creating storage room, behind back storage with area exposed to exterior by roof line. Operator has canned goods stored in this room.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. All
Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present. Screen door is off hinges and only leans against door opening in kitchen
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. 2 large turkeys defrosting at room temperature on counter in kitchen. Discussed with operator.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Jan 22, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate5 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 cooked chicken breast (123F - Hot Holding) at flat grill, as per employee less than 1 hour. cooked chicken breast (168 Reheating).
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. Provided form during inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade at kitchen area.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked lasagna (41F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (41F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (41F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler, as per employee over 24 hours. Employee proceeded to dated during inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drink on preparation table next to walk in cooler entrance, employee removed during inspection.
Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic container with raw turkey on walk in cooler floor. Manager stored properly.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in units at cook line.
Open dumpster lid.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed at preparation table.
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