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OLD CUTLER INN

16800 OLD CUTLER RD, Miami FL 33157 · 305-979-2422

Last inspected Apr 6, 2026 · 3 visits since June 2025

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats129
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2338443
Grade history
JUN 25
DEC 25
APR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

3 inspections trending down, 39 points off where it started.

Worst finding on record
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed fish dip date marked on 11/28 inside the walk in cooler. Employee discarded it.
High priority/02C-01-5
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Inspection history

3 visits, newest first

Apr 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority5 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 15 findings
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed an insecticide labeled for household above the mop sink. Employee discarded it.
High priority/41-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above milk and bread pudding inside the walk in cooler.
High priority/08A-05-6
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer soiled at the pastry station. Chef cleaned it.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink is blocked. A metal table is stored in front of hws in the pastry station. Chef removed it.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink at the front line.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Annabelle Camcho( 12/25) John Z(12/25), Ariadne A ( 12/25), Galo B( 10/25) Ariel C ( 10/25), Derek D (10/25) Abner H( 10/25)missing food Handler training.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
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 Christina Menendez expired on 01/26.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed at the first unisex bathroom.
Basic/32-12-6/Repeat Violation
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone stored above preparation table. Chef removed it.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers not properly air-dried - wet nesting on shelves across from the 3 compartment sink.
Basic/24-08-4
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water at the front bar.
Basic/36-22-4/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. Observed tomato sauce and potatoes stored on plastic containers on the floor of the walk in cooler. Employee placed them at least 6 inches off the floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed a knife stored between preparation tables at the front line.
Basic/10-17-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the bar area.
Basic/31B-04-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled at the front line.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
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Dec 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

4 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
Show 17 findings ▾
Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Observed more than 20 bags with fish and salmon not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method.
High priority/03G-04-5
Fish packaged in the establishment using a reduced oxygen method not bearing a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use.
High priority/03G-05-5
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed fish dip date marked on 11/28 inside the walk in cooler. Employee discarded it.
High priority/02C-01-5
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed more than 20 bags with fish and salmon not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. Also observed fish dip date marked on 11/28 inside the walk in cooler. Employee discarded it.
High priority/01B-13-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a can opener soiled. Employee took it to wash.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a trash can stored in front of the hand wash sink in the front line. Employee removed it.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
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 establishment is conducting ROP onsite. Employee will stop to conduct the process onsite.
Intermediate/03G-50-1
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-6
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an opened water bottle on preparation table. Employee discarded it.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 employees with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-04-4
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at the bar area.
Basic/36-22-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the hand wash sink located at the bar area.
Basic/31B-04-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4
Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at the bar area at the front entrance.
Basic/25-27-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on preparation tables. Employee removed it.
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed at the front line of the establishment. Employee removed it.
Basic/21-38-4
Jun 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

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.