MR. C
2988 MCFARLANE RD, Miami FL 33133 · 305-800-6672
Last inspected Aug 26, 2026 · 11 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 35 points better than where it started.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed at breakfast area reach in cooler raw shelled eggs stored over smoked salmon.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2025045535 | Apr 8, 2025 | Jul 14, 2025 | $200 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Aug 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm); operator replaced sanitizer container.
Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed at lobby cafe smoked salmon stored on top of Swiss cheese. Operator corrected.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at lobby cafe hand sink used as dump sink with ice remnants inside.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed expired for Misael Herrera 3/21/25.
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Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door missing/ broken.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at breakfast station cook line.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go containers at waiters station. Operator inverted.
Stored food not covered. Observed at prep line top shelf containers of bread stored uncovered. Operator covered.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm). Operator changed solution.
Feb 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 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 at breakfast area reach in cooler raw shelled eggs stored over raw salmon and pork. Chef removed and stored correctly.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at 1 ice machine.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed for bowl at center kitchen/ waiter prep area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at main cook line.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed at walk in cooler tray of employee family meal stored next to establishment items and labeled tiramisu with dip inside. Operator removed and placed at lower shelf and labeled family meal.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed at kitchen prep area, 2 boxes of artichoke stored on floor. Employee removed.
Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Observed garage at dish machine not functioning.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed for container and trays at dish area with labels still attached after washing and air drying.
Presetting of unwrapped silverware and/or tableware outdoors. Observed bread plates, silverware and cups not covered or stored inverted from elements at outdoor pool deck area.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed at waiter station to go plates and bowls not stored inverted or covered.
Sep 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator began to add solution to sink. Triple Sink (Chlorine 50ppm)
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at waiter station reach in cooler tray of prosciutto stored over in covered tray of dessert tart. Chef removed and stored correctly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line flip top cooler diced tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding), as per chef less than 2 hours. Chef removed and stored into reach in cooler to rapid cool. Observed at downstairs lobby cafe smoked salmon (57F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler as per chef less than 2 hours, used during prep. Chef placed into reach in freezer to rapid cool.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed throughout cook line in closed containers of pasta, and spices. Chef removed.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in a closed container of grated Parmesan. Chef removed and stored upright.
Stored food not covered. Observed at salad prep station tray of chips stored in top shelf uncovered. Chef covered with plastic wrap.
May 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed at breakfast area reach in cooler raw shelled eggs stored over sliced tomatoes. Chef began to rearrange cooler.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed at breakfast area reach in cooler raw shelled eggs stored over smoked salmon.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at breakfast area cook line butter (69F - Cold Holding). As per chef for about 1 hour. Chef placed onto ice to rapid cool.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at ice machine.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed drink ware stored on top shelf not inverted or protected from overhead contaminants.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed for employees at main cook line.
Ice bucket stored on floor between uses at ice machine area.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at main cook line oven door.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at lobby area cafe bar hand sink.
Presetting of unwrapped silverware and/or tableware outdoors. Observed for preset tables at first floor/ lobby area tables.
Stored food not covered. Observed a container of mushrooms in walk in cooler not covered.
Water leaking from faucet/handle. Observed at hand was sink next to ice machines in kitchen.
Apr 8, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed octopus (47F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler. As per date label from 4/06. Advised operator not to serve to guests. Observed egg whites (51F - Cold Holding); pooled eggs (46F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); fruit salad (46F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler at breakfast serving station. As per date label from 4/04-4/06.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw salmon (49F - Cold Holding) stored in prep table reach in cooler in rear kitchen area. As per operator for two hours. Observed octopus (47F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler. As per date label from 4/06. Advised operator not to serve to guests. Observed cut lettuce (49F - Cold Holding) at breakfast serving station. As per operator for less than one hour. Observed egg whites (51F - Cold Holding); pooled eggs (46F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); fruit salad (46F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler at breakfast serving station. As per date label from 4/04-4/06.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at lobby cafe area hand sink used to store dirty containers and supplies.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl in container of salt at prep table across from cook line.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed at hall storage area, cups not inverted or protected from overhead contaminants.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at lobby cafe area hand sink.
Presetting of unwrapped silverware and/or tableware outdoors. Observed at lobby cafe area, table setting outdoors (cups and silverware) not inverted or protected from outdoor elements.
Apr 7, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food Observed raw shell eggs stored over sauces in reach in cooler at main kitchen.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed sliced ham with the date marking 3/30 in reach in cooler at lobby area cafe.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed octopus (47F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler. As per date label from 4/06. Advised operator not to serve to guests. Observed egg whites (51F - Cold Holding); pooled eggs (46F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); fruit salad (46F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler at breakfast serving station. As per date label from 4/04-4/06.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw salmon (49F - Cold Holding) stored in prep table reach in cooler in rear kitchen area. As per operator for two hours. Observed octopus (47F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler. As per date label from 4/06. Advised operator not to serve to guests. Observed cut lettuce (49F - Cold Holding) at breakfast serving station. As per operator for less than one hour. Observed egg whites (51F - Cold Holding); pooled eggs (46F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); fruit salad (46F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler at breakfast serving station. As per date label from 4/04-4/06.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed at cook line Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm). Operator removed to dilute solution.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed at prep area of kitchen, hand sink blocked by storage rack. Operator removed.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at lobby cafe area hand sink used to store dirty containers and supplies.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at lobby cafe area hand sink.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl in container of salt at prep table across from cook line.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed at hall storage area, cups not inverted or protected from overhead contaminants.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees with no beard guards engaging in food preparation at cook line in the main kitchen.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed for pans and strays stored at prep area, not positioned to properly drain water. Operator removed to reposition.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop handle inside container of risotto at prep table across from cook line in main kitchen.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water 82F at in rear kitchen prep area. Operator discarded water.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at lobby cafe area hand sink.
Presetting of unwrapped silverware and/or tableware outdoors. Observed at lobby cafe area, table setting outdoors (cups and silverware) not inverted or protected from outdoor elements.
Stored food not covered. Observed bowl of Parmasean cheese stored on counter uncovered at outdoor pizza oven/ pool area. Operator removed bowl.
Sep 13, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn at reach in cooler for bar storage items.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed throughout kitchen.
Sep 12, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate14 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed at breakfast station reach in coolers, pooled eggs (51F - Cold Holding); pooled egg whites (48F - Cold Holding), as per date label from 9/11/24. Observed at breakfast area prep table across from cook line, smoked salmon (58F - Cold Holding); for over 4 hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at breakfast station reach in coolers, pooled eggs (51F - Cold Holding); pooled egg whites (48F - Cold Holding), as per date label from 9/11/24. Operator removed items to discard. Observed at breakfast area prep table across from cook line, smoked salmon (58F - Cold Holding); for over 4 hours, operator discarded container, cut tomatoes(51F - Cold Holding); butter (53F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (52F - Cold Holding) for about 2.5 hours. Operator placed into cooler to cool.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink at main cook line used as dump sink with food debris. Operator cleaned during inspection.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment using time as a public health control for smoked salmon, cream cheese, butter, cut tomatoes at breakfast prep area, without approved written procedures. Provided operator with form to complete.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at both ice machines.
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 2 reduced oxygen packaged sea bass packages in reach in cooler at main cook line not removed from packaging. Operator cut packages open.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cutting board across from ice machines.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn at reach in cooler for bar storage items.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed throughout kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Observed 2, 5 gallon plastic containers of water stored on floor at entrance of kitchen.
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed at ice machine.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed at cook line, operator removed.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at breakfast station cook line.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed in a container of shredded cheese at cook line.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at main cook line. Operator removed.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave at main cook line.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at several reach in coolers.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed containers on floor throughout kitchen.
Apr 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed for the cheese located in the walk-in cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed by the 3 compartment sink.
No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only.
Nov 6, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Oct 30, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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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 veal stored above breads located in the walk-in freezer.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. As per operator machine is currently being serviced. Operator set up 3 compartment sink.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available at the time of the inspection.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. At the time of the inspection no thermal labels or non reversible thermometers available for the high temperature dish machine.
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.
Food stored on floor. Observed jug containing cooking oil stored on the floor opposite 3 compartment sink.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in the ice bin.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed for unit located in the prep area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the cookline.
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.