KITCHEN BISTRO
3401 NW 25 ST, Miami FL 33142
Last inspected May 6, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023
AUG 24
FEB 25
SEP 25
MAR 26
MAY 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found observed around 5 flying insects at bar area and kitchen.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
May 6, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
May 5, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 27 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority7 Intermediate16 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found observed around 5 flying insects at bar area and kitchen.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked chicken wings at walk in cooler.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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 ROP mahi portions completely thawed inside walk in cooler.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed unit next to ice machine area blocked
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed items stored inside unit next to ice machine area.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed chlorine sanitizer dishwasher machine and not test strips available.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at unit next to ice machine area.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at both unit at kitchen area.
Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Observed apples unwrapped to be serve to the public at walk in cooler.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed over prep area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed all throughout the kitchen area.
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 ROP mahi portions completely thawed inside walk in cooler.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed some cutting board with marks not longer cleanable.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a purse stored over food prep area.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees engage in food prep and not hair restraint.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at beer walk in cooler.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed toaster oven soiled.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at roof top bar area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed cooling units gaskets soiled and dusted fan cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed by cook line area.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Mar 26, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired since October 1, 2025. Operator got on the phone with supervisor and they are gonna pay it.
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.
Sep 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 5 ROP sea bass thawed completely inside ROP inside reach in cooler by cook line. Operator discarded onsite.
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 5 ROP sea bass thawed completely inside ROP inside reach in cooler by cook line. Operator discarded onsite.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed excessive cut marks on cutting boards in prep area.
Food stored on floor. Observed a case of oranges on the floor. Operator placed them off the floor onsite.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up inside walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in coolers in front of cook line.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls behind cook line.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple plastic bottles with sauces/liquids in them and no labels.
Feb 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed no consumer advisory on premises or menu. I provided consumer advisory during licensing inspection.
Aug 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over a cantaloupe and a pineapple in the walk-in cooler. The cook put the eggs on the bottom shelf.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed strainers in two sinks at the bar and a plastic cup in the other sink at the bar. Observed a red plastic container in the hand washing sink in the kitchen.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed the preparation reach in cooler gasket torn at the cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the preparation reach in cooler gasket soiled at the cook line.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed a half empty water bottle on a shelf above food in the walk-in cooler. The manager put the on the bottom shelf in a designated area.
Jun 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority7 Intermediate6 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. The establishment paid for the license during the inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cream cheese (68F - Cold Holding); butter cups (68F - Cold Holding); in metal bowls on the bar counter. As per the manager the items were placed on line approximately at 6:30. The manager covered the items with ice to cool them down.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at the mop sink.
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. Form provided via email.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the soda gun nozzles soiled at the bar.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar.
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. Form provided.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed next to the ice machine.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of panko bread crumbs. The manager removed the bowl.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed two ice scoop's on top of the ice machine. The manager removed the ice scoops.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the bar.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets soiled at the bar.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
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.