MORGANS
2800 NW 7 AVE, Miami FL 33127 · 786.8385011
Last inspected Aug 3, 2026 · 9 visits since January 2024
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired October 1,2025.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2015037837 | Aug 18, 2015 | Sep 17, 2015 | $800 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 3, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed no cove molding on floor in areas of kicthen
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gaps underneath back exit door.
Jul 31, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 37 recorded, 10 high priority.
10 High priority9 Intermediate18 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed personal medicine stored on prep table counter top at the kitchen area.
Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine not dispensing sanitation solution in the ware wash area.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee returning from outside put on gloves with no hand washing.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shelled eggs stored above unwashed potatoes inside walk in cooler.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon stored above cooked fries inside walk in cooler. Operator removed salmon.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employees at the cook line not changing gloves when switching tasks.
Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Observed several bags of ground beef and meat loaf vacuumed packaged and dated 6/2 in the freezer near back prep area.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked potatoes (63F - Cooling); salmon (56F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (61F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler. Observed pico de gallo (47F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (53F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (45F - Cold Holding); salmon (49F - Cold Holding); egg mix (47F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler located across the cook line.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked potatoes (73F - Hot Holding) and cooked potatoes (73F - Hot Holding)in kitchen steam table and cook line.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle containing sanitizer solution stored next to bottles containing sauces. Operator removed.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board in back prep area soiled.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food entries inside hand wash sink located in back prep area.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink located in back prep area.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap for hand wash sink located in back prep area.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed dry rack shelf used to store clean pots and utensils with surface rust.
Operator is conducting reduced oxygen packaging of frozen fish, raw meat, poultry, or fruit and vegetables, cured meat and poultry, hard or semisoft cheese with no ingredients added at the establishment, cook-chill packaging, or sous vide packaging without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. More information can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/special-process/. Observed several bags of ground beef and meat loaf vacuumed packaged and dated 6/2 in the freezer near back prep area.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked potatoes made the day before with no label.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing cleaning solution with no label stored next to sauces in kitchen area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine with soiled interior.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed dish machine exterior soiled.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed food debris build up on microwave door handle in kitchen area.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed two CO2 tanks not secured in bar area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed no cove molding on floor in areas of kicthen
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license from October 1, 2025 posted on wall.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal bag stored on containers of flour and seasonings in back storage area.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gaps underneath back exit door.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall next to ice machine in disrepair.
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed two ice buckets on floor in bar area.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed a set of tongs stored on oven door handle.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wiping cloth stored on cutting board in back prep area.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper installed near prep area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign for hand wash sink located in back prep area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler drawers at the cook line with soiled gaskets. Observed reach in cooler located at the bar area with soiled gaskets.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler and freezer shelf racks with rust accumulation.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed clear squeeze bottles containing sauces with no label on prep table.
Oct 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee placed gloves without washing hands. Instructed employee on proper method.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired October 1,2025.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates not inverted at kitchen.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed oil bucket not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor at kitchen.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at handsink by kitchen next to cook line and at bar area.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted.
Jul 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at bar area.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at bar area.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed potatoes at walk in cooler held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates not stored inverted or in a protected manner at preparation area.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at cook line.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at bar area.
Stored food not covered. Observed cooked potatoes not cover at walk in cooler Observed bolognese sauce not cover at reach in cooler across cook line.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted.
Jan 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit for dish machine.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at hand wash sink near cook line. Operator restocked.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used as a scoop inside bin of seasoning near prep table in kitchen. Operator removed.
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 commercially packaged fish (mahi mahi) at the cook line being thawed in packaging without removing product. Operator removed products immediately.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer door with torn gasket / inside cover protection torn.
Food stored on floor. Observed a can of cooking oil on floor near fryer station. Operator removed from floor.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand wash station near cook line.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves with rust accumulation.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed clear spray bottle containing oil with no label on it. Operator labeled immediately.
Aug 1, 2024Inspection 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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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine interior with black mold like substance. Operator discarded ice and clean and sanitized machine interior.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl inside flour bin with no handle. Operator removed immediately.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed red cutting board in prep area with cut marks and no longer cleanable.
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed two ice buckets on floor near ice machine. Operator removed from floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets in back prep area soiled.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves with rust accumulation.
Aug 1, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
May 2, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded.
0 High priority6 Intermediate2 Basic
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Clam/mussel tags not marked with last date served. Tags for clams on hand already marked. Discussed proper tag marking with operator.
Establishment packaging time/temperature control for safety food using a reduced oxygen method that does not control the growth of and toxin formation of C. botulinum and the growth of Listeria monocytogenes. Establishment does not have an approved variance from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed vacuum sealed cooked chicken in freezer.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food debris on back side of slicer guard, and under side of mixer head. Employee cleaned at time of inspection.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at bar handwash sink. Restocked at time of inspection.
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed vacuum sealed raw chicken and cooked chicken in freezer.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged mahi bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Gaps around back door to kitchen and double doors to outside dining area.
Jan 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink in public men and women's restroom. Operator restocked.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler gasket near back prep area torn.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket in the bar area soiled. Observed hood filters at the cook line soiled.
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