LOS ROQUES GOURMET & GRILL INC
10728 NW 58 ST, Miami FL 33178 · 954.248.0973
Last inspected Apr 9, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between C and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired more than sixty days, since October 1st, 2025. Operator paid during inspection.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed RIB SOUP (49F - Cooling) at walk in cooler, as per chef made the day prior.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired more than sixty days, since October 1st, 2025. Operator paid during inspection.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs at walk in cooler stored over unwashed vegetables.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed RIB SOUP (49F - Cooling) at walk in cooler, as per chef made the day prior.
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Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed metal parts on shelf over three compartment sink not inverted.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed in reach in cooler employee food, not separated from ready to eat items, employee removed personal food.
Food stored on floor. Observed multiple plastic bins of who,e fish and raw beef and pork stored on the floor at walk in cooler.
Reach-in cooler/Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves at walk in cooler soiled with mold like substance.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed spray hose at three compartment sink leaking.
Aug 18, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license displayed expired on October 1st,2023
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting at work station with deep marks and no longer easily cleaned.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Gasket at walk in cooler soiled.
Reach-in cooler / Walk in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves walk in cooler soiled with mold Like substance.
Aug 15, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 19 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority4 Intermediate10 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 ROASTED PORK SHOULDER (50F - Cooling)at walk in cooler, as per employee more than six hours.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat products at walk in cooler.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed eggs stored under prep table at kitchen area at an ambient temperature of 45F or more. Employee placed eggs on ice and stored in reach in cooler for rapid chill.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed ROASTED PORK SHOULDER (50F - Cooling)at walk in cooler, as per employee more than six hours. Observed RAW LIVER (50F - Cold Holding); RAW PORK CHOPS (51F - Cold Holding) as per operator more than 24hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed RAW LIVER (50F - Cold Holding); RAW PORK CHOPS (51F - Cold Holding) as per operator more than 24hours.
Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed employee and operator unable to answer proper cold holding temperature. Coached employees on proper cold holding temperatures.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed raw shrimp and fish in handwashing sink at kitchen area. Employee removed items.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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/ Observed more than four employees without a CFM present.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed a/c vent at kitchen area soiled with debris.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license displayed expired on October 1st,2023
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting at work station with deep marks and no longer easily cleaned.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor at walk in cooler in disrepair.
Food stored on floor. Observed multiple containers of frozen fish stored on the floor at walk in cooler.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed lights in kitchen area not shielded.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Gasket at walk in cooler soiled.
Reach-in cooler / Walk in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves walk in cooler soiled with mold Like substance.
Stored food not covered. Observed two plastic containers of soup at walk in cooler not covered.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind steam table soiled with food debris.
Feb 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 26 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority7 Intermediate16 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed ground beef empanadas inside thank you bags at reach-in cooler at cook line.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over unwashed vegetables at walk-in cooler. Coached operator on correct procedure.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef at walk-in cooler.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed oysters gage not marked with last date served.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board at reach-in cooler soiled across from fryers.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink at front counter blocked by large plastic bin. Coached operator on correct procedure.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand washing sink next to walk-in cooler. Coached operator on correct procedure.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand washing sink next to walk-in cooler and hand washing sink at front counter. Coached operator on correct procedure.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at women's bathroom.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle used to portion cooked white rice at steam table.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed large metal containers stored on oven not stored inverted.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee doing food preparation while wearing bracelet at presentation area.
Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions, a plastic bucket of sea food mix, and plastic containers of fish stored on floor of walk-in cooler. Also observed, corn meal boxes and box frying oil stored on floor in hallway leading to bathrooms. Coached operator on correct procedure.
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed grease trap on soil at back of establishment.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives stored between reach-in cooler and table at cook line. Knives were removed.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 85F at cook line. Chef moved container to grill for heating up.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior spiked at steam table.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed at lights at cook line.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand washing sink at men's bathroom. Coached operator on correct procedure.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach-in cooler gasket across from fryers soiled and soiled kitchen handwash sink located next to mop sink.
Open dumpster lid.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed at utensils stored at front counter and next to three compartment sink.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Base red fish thawing at room temperature next to oven.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust located at triple sink.
Aug 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate11 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored above u washed produce at walk-in cooler. Chef arranged products correctly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Coleslaw (48F - Cold Holding); Shredded cheese (57F - Cold Holding) as reach-in cooler at cook line. As per chef, less than 2 hours. Products were over to walk-in cooler for rapid cooling.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Coached operator on correct procedure.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board at reach-in cooler soiled across from fryers.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container inside hand washing sink at kitchen area. Container was removed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at kitchen and front counter hand washing sinks. Paper towels were placed for both areas.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed women's restroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Self-closing mechanism was broken at time of inspection.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed large plastic containers stored on kitchen floor, under counters.
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 at cook line with an ambient temperature of 60F. TCS products were moved out of u it.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at reach in cooler across from fryer station.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair located under/near kitchen cookline.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers of plantains and soup stored on floor at walk-in cooler. Chef removed containers from floor.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 81F at cook line. Chef moved container to grill for heating up.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed at cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled kitchen handwash sink, located next to mop sink.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed at utensils stored at front counter and next to three compartment sink.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust located at triple sink.
Aug 20, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plastic containers not kept inverted located on top of convection oven at kitchen area. Observed large pots and lids stored on kitchen floor, under counters and between equipment.
Cutting board has heavily grooved cut marks and is no longer cleanable located at reach in cooler across from fryer station.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair located under/near kitchen cookline.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers located at kitchen area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled kitchen handwash sink, located next to mop sink. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets, located across from fryer station. Observed soiled exterior of reach in cooler, located across from fryer station.
Observed women's and men's restroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust located at triple sink.
Feb 29, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 19 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate14 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed empanadas stored in regular " Thank you" bags inside chest freezer at kitchen area.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed seating food service establishment operating with an expired license dated October 1, 2023. Observed approximately 3 food employees engaged in food and beverage preparation, serving 3 customers at time of inspection.
Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Establishment receives fresh oysters and no previous tags provided at time of inspection. Discussed with Manager that tags must be kept for 90 days.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed food manager certification expired for Luis Gil Morales on 2/24/2024 by National Registry of Food Safety Professionals.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located next to mop sink at kitchen area.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plastic containers not kept inverted located on top of convection oven at kitchen area. Observed large pots and lids stored on kitchen floor, under counters and between equipment.
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 snapper filets not removed from commercially processed reduced oxygen packaging prior to thawing, stored inside walk in cooler. Manager removed fish from ROP packaging and discussed proper thawing requirements with employees.
Cutting board has heavily grooved cut marks and is no longer cleanable located at reach in cooler across from fryer station.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair located under/near kitchen cookline.
Food stored on floor. Observed containers of plantains stored on floor under kitchen counter.
Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed or provided at time of inspection.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice located at ice machine at front counter coffee station.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 76F, located next to soups, at kitchen area.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers located at kitchen area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled kitchen handwash sink, located next to mop sink. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets, located across from fryer station. Observed soiled exterior of reach in cooler, located across from fryer station.
Observed in-use knife/knives stored in cracks between reach in cooler and prep table at kitchen area. Manager removed knives stored between equipment.
Observed women's and men's restroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues located across from fryer station of kitchen cookline.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust located at triple sink.
Aug 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed Raw chicken over raw fish inside the walk in cooler. Operator moved the raw chicken under the raw fish
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed coleslaw (55F - Cold Holding)Caramelized onions (56F - Cold holding) located in reach in cooler across cook line, as per operator was left overnight, more than four hours. Operator discarded food items in trash.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed meat soup (46F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler and shredded cheese (55F - Cold Holding); sausage (55F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler, less than 4 hours. Operator placed soup inside reach in freezer and placed cheese and sausage into the walk in cooler for rapid cooling. Observed fresh garlic in oil (89F - Cold Holding) on preparation table across the cook line. Operator placed food items on ice for rapid cooling. Observed coleslaw (55F - Cold Holding)Caramelized onions (56F - Cold holding) located in reach in cooler across cook line, as per operator was left overnight, more than four hours. Operator discarded food items in trash.
Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Observed establishment received fresh oysters, no previous tags provided by chef. As per chef oysters were last received on Saturday.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting board on preparation table across cook line.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located at hand wash sink in kitchen next to mop sink. Operator provide the paper towel.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed men's restroom missing hinged door closer and women's door hinged in disrepair.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured located next to convection oven at 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 tilapia not removed from reduced oxygen packaging stored inside walk in cooler. Operator removed the tilapia from the packages.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable located on preparation table across from cook line.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed cooked meat soup, oranges and plantains stored on floor under shelves inside walk in cooler. Operator removed all food items from walk in cooler floor.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed missing light shield over storage shelve in kitchen area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust located at reach in cooler gaskets across the cook line.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust located next to steam table in kitchen area.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle located at hose of three compartment sink.
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