MUFFIN TIN THE
12655 S DIXIE HWY, Miami FL 33156 · (305)235-9020
Last inspected Aug 11, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at handsink on cook line.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 15 findingsThe state's own report →
Chlorine sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. Observed sanitizer at waiter station 200 + ppm. Operator added water to dilute; final reading 100 ppm.
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1 4lb can dented of Tuna, Ruby.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line: pooled eggs (44F - Cold Holding). As per operator, 1 hour, operator added more ice.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed cleaner on top of oven. Operator removed.
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Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry dish rack.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed date of birth missing for John and Romina.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at handsink on cook line.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage to several tiles in establishment.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust accumulation on vents.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back screen exits.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed in men's restroom, behind toilet.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in reach in across cook line.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed under cook line.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed on dry food racks across restroom.
Dec 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate12 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed small dispenser of pills on waiter table where utensils are stored. Operator removed immediately.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray on prep table outside of walk in cooler. Operator removed and placed in secure location.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled shelves for dry food and dish racks.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust on dry dish racks above triple sink.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed in back of house; behind restroom.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage to tiles in kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout establishment.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed in women's restroom.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back screen exits.
Food stored on floor. Observed syrup and cooking wine on floor outside of walk in cooler. Operator removed and placed on shelf.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed in men's restroom behind toilet.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on oven door. Operator had them removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of equipment on cook line soiled.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in reach in across cook line.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed in dry food cabinets across restrooms.
Jul 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority5 Intermediate10 Basic
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Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed on cook line; not in use. Operator placed in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front counter reach in cooler with ambient temperature of 52F. The following TCS foods stored inside: butter (51F - Cold Holding); milk (51F - Cold Holding). As per operator, items are removed from walk in and placed up front when opened; less than 4 hours.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no breaker at mop sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed dry dish rack and seasoning shelf soiled.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at waiter station hand sink used to dump coffee.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed eggs Benedict on menu not marked; operator marked during inspection.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test kit on site; chlorine sanitizer in use.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed bottle with no label; under microwave at waiter station.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage to tiles throughout establishment.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust accumulation on air vents throughout kitchen.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed at front counter reach in cooler with ambient temperature of 52F. The following TCS foods stored inside: butter (51F - Cold Holding); milk (51F - Cold Holding). As per operator, items are removed from walk in and placed up front when opened; less than 4 hours.
Food stored on floor. Observed outside of walk in cooler; oil case, and waffle mix on floor.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed behind toilet in men's restroom.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed pair of tongs on oven door at cook line; chef moved to clean plate.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of equipment soiled throughout kitchen.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in walk in cooler.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler.
Feb 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pool eggs stored over milk in walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked potatoes (127F - Hot Holding); hashbrowns (132F - Hot Holding) at wait station across from cookline. Operator moved items to griddle to reheat.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at mop sink.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed sliced nova (smoked salmon) on the menu with no identification mark. Operator started to mark item during inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing degreaser next to oven in kitchen area not labeled.
Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Advised operator to utilize three compartment sink until a technician has fixed the issue.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed two employees engaging in food preparation with no hair restraint at cook line.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed multiple knives stored in crack between prep tables at cook line across from griddle.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed a scoop handle in container of flour not stored properly. Operator stored the handle properly.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of flour and muffin mix not labeled.
Sep 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pooled eggs (55F - Cold Holding) at preparation table next to fryer. As per operator for 1.5 hrs. Operator added ice to the ice bath for rapid cooling.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hash brown (99 F - Hot Holding) next to the grill. As per operator for less than 30 minutes. And grits (125F - Hot Holding); ground beef (118 F - Hot Holding) at steam table. As per operator for less than two hours. Operator moved the products to the grill to be reheated.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. Operator moved the can opener to be cleaned.
No soap provided at handwash sink at preparation area. Operator provided the soap.
Clean equipment and utensils stored in a room that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Observed a shelf with clean containers and pots stored outside in a room not fully enclosed next to walk in cooler..
Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler gasket taped.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed two tongs at the oven door. Operator removed the tongs.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at preparation area.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping towel at preparation table. Manager moved the towel to a sanitizer bucket.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine < 10 ppm). Operator added chlorine to get Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 50 ppm).
Feb 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 20 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority5 Intermediate11 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee crack eggs no hand washed and touched clean dish. Employee was advised Thea he needed to wash hands, employee washed hands.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed muffins at thank you bag at walk in freezer. Operator throw it away.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham (70F - Cold Holding); pooled eggs (58F - Cold Holding) cooked tomatoes (70F - Cooling) at preparation table. As per operator for less than 1 hour. Employee moved product to reach in cooler for rapid cooling.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker at mop sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. Manager moved to 3 compartment sink.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
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. Observed 1 new employee no proof of food reporting agreement. Form was provided, printed and signed by employee.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed lentil soup and chicken soup with no date marking. As per manager for approximately 5 days. Operator put right label on food containers.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at hand sink at kitchen.
Clean equipment and utensils stored in a room that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Observed some pans and pots stored in a room that is not fully enclosed between kitchen and walk in cooler. Operator moved pans and pots inside.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
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 sanitizer set up in the middle sink.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets taped.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 1 thong stored in the oven door.
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed no container for catching grease.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Operator printed and posted.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on food containers at walk in cooler.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on preparation table.
Jul 10, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 19 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority3 Intermediate12 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed a employee cleaned some food containers and putting them on a shelf without sanitizing. Manager moved the containers to the dishwasher machine to be sanitized.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored over precooked food at walk in cooler.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef at walk in freezer. Operator was informed that they need to relocate the products according with the cook temperatures.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed waffles mix (50 F - Cold Holding) at preparation area. As per manager for about 40 minutes ago. And sausages (48 F - Cold Holding); Cheese (48 F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler. Operator moved the products to the bottom of reach cooler for rapid cooling. Manager added ice to the ice bath for rapid cooling.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. Manager moved the can opener to the three compartment sink to be cleaned.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided the paper towel.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed shelves rusted at walk-in cooler.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Clean equipment and utensils stored in a room that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Observed some pans and pots stored in a room that is not fully enclosed. Manager was informed that he need to relocate the pans and pots.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed at preparation area. Observed floor soiled with old residual of eggs at preparation area.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable at preparation area.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable at preparation areas.
In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses. Manager moved the scoop to the three compartment sink to be cleaned.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at women bathroom.
Stored food not covered. Observed a cooked turkey not properly covered at walk in cooler.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, and warewashing area.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed towels stored at preparation tables.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine sanitizer at 0 ppm. Manager added chlorine to the solution to get 100 ppm.
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