MOCHIMA BISTRO
11030 SW 184 ST, Miami FL 33157 · 4073619324
Last inspected Aug 19, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed soup (107F - Hot Holding) at cook line, as per cook for approximately 1 hour prior.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 19, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 15 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate12 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 15 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 cooked chicken (50 F - Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler. As per manager food began the cooling process on the previous day and never reached 41° F. Food has been out of temperature control for more than 4 hour.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs and chicken stored above beef inside the reach in cooler across from the stove in the kitchen.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked chicken (50 F - Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler. As per manager food began the cooling process on the previous day and never reached 41° F. Food has been out of temperature control for more than 4 hour.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
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Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout the kitchen and storage area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a cell phone and tumbler stored on preparation table in the kitchen.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle inside the salt. Operator fixed it.
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed 2 water bottles inside the reach in cooler. Employee discarded them.
Stored food not covered. Observed ice creams not covered inside the reach in freezer at the front counter.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed fish was left outside on preparation table.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout the establishment.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed a wiping cloth stored on preparation table.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar inside a plastic bin not labeled.
Mar 20, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout the kitchen and storage area.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout the establishment.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind the stove/fryers.
Mar 19, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 24 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority4 Intermediate15 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed Tylenols stored above preparation table. Operator removed them.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed shredded beef (46 F - Cold Holding); fish (46 F); chicken (46 F - Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler. As per manager food began the cooling process on the previous day and never reached 41° F. Food has been out of temperature control for more than 4 hour. Stop sale was issued.
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Operator began working with food without washing hands.
Employee washed hands with cold water.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed shredded beef (46 F - Cold Holding); fish (46 F); chicken (46 F - Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler. As per manager food began the cooling process on the previous day and never reached 41° F. Food has been out of temperature control for more than 4 hour. Stop sale was issued.
Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Employee did not know the right order at 3 compartment sink. Employee was coached.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands at 3 compartment sink. Operator coached her where and how to wash hands.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed a cooked chicken date marked on 3/4/2025. As per operator food was frozen and they forgot to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Food was thawed on Tuesday.
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed commercially processed flans stored in the dining area not labeled as specified by law.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout the kitchen and storage area.
Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed metal pot stored on the floor next to the 3 compartment sink.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean plates and bowls not stored inverted on shelf by the mop sink. Operator inverted them.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Operator wearing a watch while preparing food.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed employee was not sanitizing in the correct order. Employee was coached.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed hot water handle not working at kitchen HWS.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at the front counter.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed a zap trap installed above preparation table in the kitchen area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Operator removed it.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout the establishment.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind the stove/fryers.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container with salt not labeled. Operator labeled the salt.
very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink.
Dec 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority4 Intermediate6 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 shredded beef (47F - Cold Holding) inside RIC by 3 compartment sink, as per person in charge from previous day.
Employee washed hands with cold water.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed shredded beef (47F - Cold Holding) inside RIC by 3 compartment sink, as per person in charge from previous day.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed soup (107F - Hot Holding) at cook line, as per cook for approximately 1 hour prior.
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/
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed establishment offers raw or undercooked eggs with no consumer advisory posted, printed and posted at dining.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed shredded beef inside RIC by 3 compartment sink with no date marked, as per cook for more than 24 hours prior.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed bottle of windex at front counter without label.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed hot water handle not working at kitchen HWS.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up at single door reach in freezer at cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket soiled at reach in cooler across from stove at kitchen area.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed cooked ground beef thawing at ambient temperature, coached person in charge on correct procedures.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Mar 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles at front counter where food preparation is conducted not smooth and easily cleaned. Observed ceiling throughout kitchen not smooth and easily cleaned.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers at ware washing area wet nesting.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up at single door reach in freezer at cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket soiled at reach in cooler across from stove at kitchen area.
Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open. Operator closed during inspection.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall under hand washing sink next to chest freezer at kitchen area soiled with food debris.
Dec 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed produce stored in non food grade bags inside reach in cooler. Operator removed products from bags and placed inside food grade containers.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed black cutting board located near three compartment sink with cut marks and no longer cleanable. Operator discarded.
Food stored on floor. Observe can of cooking oil on floor near cook line. Operator removed from floor immediately.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall next to cook line soiled.
Mar 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the reach in cooler next to the three compartment sink observed raw chicken over cheese, manager placed raw chicken on the bottom of reach in cooler on site.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the reach in cooler locate next to the three compartment sink observed cooked beef (47F - Cold Holding), as per manager food was outside of the cooler for less than 4 hours, instructed employee to add ice to product to rapidly cool.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer sprays stored on storage shelves near clean utensils, employee removed them and stored them with the rest of the chemicals.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. By the hand sink at cook line observed cooking oil stored on the floor, manager removed items and placed them off the floor.
Oct 4, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in freezer interior soiled, freezer located next to the three compartment sink.
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.