LOUIE'S GRUBS
6976 SW 40 ST, Miami FL 33155
Last inspected Oct 22, 2025 · 7 visits since August 2023
4 inspections within 27 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed 20+ flying insects flying around inside the MFDV landing on cutting boards and prep table.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2025063029 | Aug 21, 2025 | Sep 18, 2025 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket located next to cook line torn.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters at the cook line soiled. Observed reach in cooler and freezer gaskets next to the cook line soiled.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to customers with no license. Observed MFDV operating without first obtaining a licensing satisfactory first.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed 20+ flying insects flying around inside the MFDV landing on cutting boards and prep table.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit for three compartment sink.
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.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Observed MFDV has no screen protection or sliding window at front counter.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters at the cook line soiled.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind three compartment sink soiled.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 10520 SW 118 PL, Miami — this licence has since moved.
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw shell eggs stored above salsa located in the standing reach in cooler.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Standing reach in cooler: carnitas (66F - Cold Holding)as per operator from yesterday
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Standing reach in cooler: carnitas (66F - Cold Holding)as per operator from yesterday
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine, quaternary test strips available at the time of inspection.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Recorded at 10520 SW 118 PL, Miami — this licence has since moved.
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
Recorded at 10520 SW 118 PL, Miami — this licence has since moved.
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No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed hot water temperature at the time of the inspection at approximately 86F.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.
Recorded at 10520 SW 118 PL, Miami — this licence has since moved.
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No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed hot water temperature at the time of the inspection at approximately 86F.
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.
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