LICKING EXPRESS FOOD COURT
3699 NW 135 ST, Opa Locka FL 33054 · 786-703-9975
Last inspected May 20, 2026 · 6 visits since November 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 10 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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. Poster was provided to operator and manager posted
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
May 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp above cooked pasta inside reach in cooler. Employee inverted them.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed items inside the hand sink at the front ( sanitizer bucket, towel). Owner removed it immediately.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pasta from yesterday morning 5/19 ( as per owner) without date marking.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees engaged in food preparation without hair restraint.
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Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed food residues inside reach in cooler.
Dec 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked shrimp held shrimp held for more than 24/hrs without date inside walk in cooler.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine soiled.
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.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled.
Mar 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shell eggs over raw beef. Mana put shell egg ps on bottom shelf.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler in disrepair, no food items in it. (Empty)
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Walter leaking by triple sink.
Sep 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked: chicken, vegetables and rice held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside reach in cooler, and walk in cooler.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance inside ice machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic container without handle inside flour bucket.
Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Hood filters soiled.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a box with vegetables on the floor inside walk in cooler. Employee put it on the shelf.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wiping towel under cutting board on top of the preparation table.
Apr 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked: pasta, rice held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside walk-in cooler and reach in cooler.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup without handle inside rice container. Employee removed it.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pans and pots under preparation table.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Plastic cup without handle inside rice container. Employee removed it.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Towel under cutting board.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Nov 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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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. Poster was provided to operator and manager posted
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 was provided to operator.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven.
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.