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MYSTIC JOINT

19401 S DIXIE HWY, Miami FL 33157

Last inspected Jul 22, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats64
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA2334775
Grade history
OCT 23
DEC 24
APR 25
DEC 25
JUL 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections trending up, 17 points better than where it started.

Worst finding on record
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning
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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $160

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
1--2017038183Jun 27, 2017Oct 11, 2017$160

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Jul 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed around preparation area
Basic/36-37-5/Repeat Violation
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water damage at preparation area. Also observed hole on ceiling tile on top of double door reach in cooler.
Basic/36-32-5/Repeat Violation
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee personal food stored inside the reach in cooler.
Basic/08B-49-4
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4/Repeat Violation
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No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the front counter.
Basic/31B-04-4/Repeat Violation
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Dec 2, 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
Show 9 findings ▾
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed half gallon of milk open for more than 24 hours not date marked inside reach in cooler.
Intermediate/02C-03-5
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed not soap provided at hand wash sink at back preparation table. Operator provided soap during inspection.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed around preparation area.
Basic/36-37-5/Repeat Violation
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water damage at preparation area. Also observed hole on ceiling tile on top of double door reach in cooler.
Basic/36-32-5/Repeat Violation
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic/51-13-4
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Basic/51-18-6
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed not handwashing sign at hand wash sink at front counter.
Basic/31B-04-4
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed at hand wash sink at bar area.
Basic/29-11-4
Apr 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed caramel creamer (52F - Cold Holding), Italian creamer (53F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler at bar area. Employee removed items from reach cooler and placed in a beer cooler for rapid chilling.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed that no sink, no backflow, preventer and hose.
High priority/29-34-4
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles not smooth and easily cleaned.
Basic/36-37-5
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole in ceiling tile over double door region cooler
Basic/36-32-5
Equipment in poor repair. Observed region and cooler at bar area 50F not cooling properly.
Basic/14-11-5
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at reaching cooler at bar area.
Basic/14-69-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vent at reach in cooler at bar area solid.
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of double door, reaching cooler next to white chest freezer soiled.
Basic/22-16-4
Dec 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a chair in front of handwashing sink at preparation area. Manager removed chair from in front of sink.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in chest freezer at perpetration area.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Mar 28, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Hand sink located in the storage area.
Intermediate/31A-10-4/Warning/Return visit Mar 28, 2024 · Time Extended
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink in the preparation area.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Warning/Return visit Mar 28, 2024 · Time Extended
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer located in the preparation area.
Basic/14-69-4/Warning/Return visit Mar 28, 2024 · Time Extended
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Air fryers located in the preparation area interior soiled.
Basic/22-08-4/Warning/Return visit Mar 28, 2024 · Time Extended
Oct 19, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.

0 High priority5 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Hand sink located in the storage area.
Intermediate/31A-10-4/Warning
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Alexis Rubio, John Breen, Nichole Del Calvo.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink in the preparation area.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Warning
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer located in the preparation area.
Basic/14-69-4/Warning
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Air fryers located in the preparation area interior soiled.
Basic/22-08-4/Warning

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.