MATTHEWS PLACE
21700 SW 120 AVE, Miami FL 33170 · 305-224-9344
Last inspected Oct 28, 2025 · 5 visits since November 2023
4 inspections within 14 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired since October 1, 2025.
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired since October 1, 2025.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed glass cup stored inside handwash sink at bar entrance.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave has accumulation of old food debris.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler interior soiled at cook line. Observed beer reach in cooler interior soiled at bar area.
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Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator made the payment over the phone confirmation #246037361
Food stored on floor. Observed oil containers stored on the floor.
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
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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.
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.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed a soup inside the reach in cooler not date marked.
Stored food not covered. Observed fish was not covered inside the reach in freezer.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the front counter.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pork and chicken inside the refrigerator not date marked.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the front counter and at the kitchen.
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.