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OLD LISBON

5837-5843 SUNSET DR, South Miami FL 33143 · 305.607.5925

Last inspected Feb 19, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats158
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2327024
Grade history
MAR 24
AUG 24
MAR 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed rubber ice cube molds stored in ice used for clients in bar. Operator removed mold from ice. Inspector explained ice must be dumped and replenished.
High priority/08B-56-4/Corrective Action Taken
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Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Feb 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate14 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 16 findings
Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed rubber ice cube molds stored in ice used for clients in bar. Operator removed mold from ice. Inspector explained ice must be dumped and replenished.
High priority/08B-56-4/Corrective Action Taken
Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Observed rubber ice cube molds stored in ice used for clients in bar. Operator removed mold from ice. Inspector explained ice must be dumped and replenished.
High priority/01B-03-5/Corrective Action Taken
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice bin soiled outside of walk in freezer.
Basic/22-20-5
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled at time of inspection.
Basic/16-21-4/Repeat Violation
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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 ice machine at bar not working. Used as dry storage as per operator.
Basic/14-74-7
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed outside of walk in freezer.
Basic/36-22-4
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in kitchen area. Observed at bar behind equipment.
Basic/36-17-5
Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of potato on floor across warewash area. Container was removed from floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in walk in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy printed.
Basic/51-18-6/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in multiple coolers. Observed hood system soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Observed Hood air vents missing in kitchen area.
Basic/14-42-4
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed containers of garlic reused to hold spices and cooked foods in coolers.
Basic/25-32-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in beer cooler at bar.
Basic/29-49-6/Repeat Violation
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in walk in cooler.
Basic/36-02-5
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed under prep table where onions are stored.
Basic/14-06-4
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Nov 10, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in multiple reach in freezers.
Basic/14-69-4/Warning/Return visit Nov 10, 2025 · Time Extended
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed no plug.
Basic/33-11-4/Warning/Return visit Nov 10, 2025 · Time Extended
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking poster; inspector provided via email.
Basic/51-13-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning/Return visit Nov 10, 2025 · Time Extended
No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed last inspection not on site.
Basic/51-18-6/Warning/Return visit Nov 10, 2025 · Time Extended
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in beer cooler at bar.
Basic/29-49-6/Warning/Return visit Nov 10, 2025 · Time Extended
Sep 9, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 20 recorded, 5 high priority.

5 High priority3 Intermediate12 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed in reach in freezer meat stored in plastic to go bags. Observed cloth covering cooked asparagus in reach in outside of walk in.
High priority/14-15-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw salmon and seafood stored above fries in reach in freezer.
High priority/08A-02-6/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in triple sink; thawed fish raw fish (77F - Cold Holding). As per employee, less than 1 hour. Operator ran to get ice.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle with alcohol sanitizer stored on top of reach in cooler next to plates. Operator moved to proper shelf.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no breaker for mop sink; no faucet or handles.
High priority/29-42-4/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed knife magnet soiled. Observed dust accumulation on dry food racks.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
No running water at mop sink. Observed mop sink with no faucets, only basin to dump water.
Intermediate/27-11-4/Warning
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle on top of reach in cooler with no label.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Warning
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed top of dish machine soiled.
Basic/16-21-4/Warning
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed no faucet or handle for mop sink.
Basic/29-09-4/Warning
Food stored on floor. Observed under microwave; oil on floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed broken tiles on wall across warewash.
Basic/36-24-5/Warning
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in multiple reach in freezers.
Basic/14-69-4/Warning
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed no plug.
Basic/33-11-4/Warning
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking poster; inspector provided via email.
Basic/51-13-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed last inspection not on site.
Basic/51-18-6/Warning
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed in reach in outside of walk in cooler with water bottle inside.
Basic/12B-13-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in beer cooler at bar.
Basic/29-49-6/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed fish in standing water; 77F.
Basic/06-01-5/Warning
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed in kitchen flour containers with no label.
Basic/02D-01-5/Warning
Mar 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed fish head stored on nonfood-grade bags inside of the chest freezer located in the back area.
High priority/14-31-5
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
Intermediate/01C-05-4
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed bar area hand washing sink hot water rust 72 F for more than 5 minutes.
Intermediate/27-16-4
Employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed bottle of water inside of the prep cooler located in the kitchen area.
Basic/12B-13-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
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 tuna on commercially processed reduced oxygen. Employee removed tuna from the packaging.
Basic/06-09-1/Corrective Action Taken
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone on top of the prep area located by the three compartment sink.
Basic/40-06-5
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food with no hair restraint
Basic/13-03-4
Food stored on floor. Observed bag of carrots, bag of potatoes stored on the walk in cooler floor, observed cases of soybean oil stored on the floor by the dishwasher area.
Basic/08B-38-4
Aug 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 25 ppm). Operator adjusted the chlorine. Final concentration 50 ppm.
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw salmon and raw tuna stored next to cooked quinoa at reach in freezer. Operator relocated the raw salmon and raw tuna.
High priority/08A-02-6/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over potatoes at reach in cooler preparation area. And raw shell eggs stored over cheese and heavy cream at reach in cooler Operator relocated the products in the correct order at reach in coolers.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked rice, potatoes, black eyes peas, sauces not properly date marked at walk in cooler. As per operator were made 24 hours ago.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Repeat Violation
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed a ceiling tile damage hallway to the walk in cooler.
Basic/36-32-5
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container with chicken flavor stored on floor next to the exit door at the back of the store area.
Basic/08B-38-4
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a utensil inside water at 77°F.
Basic/10-07-4
Stored food not covered. Observed cooked fish not covered at walk in cooler.
Basic/08B-12-5
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.
Basic/06-01-5
Mar 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shells eggs stored over cheese and heavy cream at reach in cooler. And raw scallops stored over cooked beans at reach in cooler. Operator relocated the products.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef stored over cut potatoes at reach in cooler. Operator was informed to relocate the products.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrective Action Taken
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed garlic in oil (57 F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (50 F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler. As per operator for less than one hour. Operator moved the products to the bottom part of the reach in cooler for rapid cooling.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container bein emptied. Observed clams without tag at reach in cooler. Operator provided the tag.
Intermediate/01C-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked rice stored on walk-in cooler not properly date marked. As per operator was made more than 24 hours.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic container without handles on the cooked beans at reach in cooler. The container was removed.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
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 raw fish inside of vacuum packaging on walk-in cooler. As per operator is employee food.
Basic/06-09-1
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed tuna at walk in cooler that as per employee is for the owner.
Basic/08B-49-4
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed utensil handle touching the flour. Operator moved the handle.
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At bar area.
Basic/31B-04-4
Nov 6, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded.

0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed the establishment offer smoked salmon (raw) not identify as raw.
Intermediate/02B-01-5/Warning/Return visit Nov 6, 2023 · Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed the establishment offer smoked salmon (raw) not identify as raw. Warning Admin Complaint
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Warning/Return visit Nov 6, 2023 · No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Time Extended
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-02-5/Warning/Return visit Nov 6, 2023 · Observed no employee training provided for two employees present that were hired more than one year ago. One for Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association on 8/24/2023 Time Extended
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Basic/22-20-5/Warning/Return visit Nov 6, 2023 · Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Warning Time Extended
Equipment in poor repair. Observed one white chest reach in freezer gasket torn and missing door handle preparation area.
Basic/14-11-5/Warning/Return visit Nov 6, 2023 · Observed one white chest reach in freezer gasket torn and missing door handle preparation area. Time Extended
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed some wall tiles broken under hand wash sink located in front of dishwasher.
Basic/36-24-5/Warning/Return visit Nov 6, 2023 · Observed some wall tiles broken under hand wash sink located in front of dishwasher. Warning Time Extended
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. At walk in cooler.
Basic/38-07-4/Warning/Return visit Nov 6, 2023 · Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. At walk in cooler. Warning Time Extended
Aug 11, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority5 Intermediate10 Basic
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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 beef in the same container with raw chicken at reach in freezer located in front of the three compartment sink. Operator relocated the products.
High priority/08A-17-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked potatoes (55 F - Cold Holding) and cheese (50 F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler. As per operator for less than half an hour. Operator relocated the products to the bottom part of the RIC for rapid cooling.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed two Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine > 200 ppm), one at shelf of preparation table next to flour container and another one at preparation table next t to cutting board. Operator moved the containers and added water to get 100 ppm.
High priority/41-15-5/Corrected On-Site/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
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed the establishment offer smoked salmon (raw) not identify as raw.
Intermediate/02B-01-5/Warning
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Warning
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-02-5/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
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Basic/22-20-5/Warning
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container without handle use as scoop at cook rice.
Basic/14-01-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pan
Basic/24-05-4/Warning
Equipment in poor repair. Observed one white chest reach in freezer gasket torn and missing door handle preparation area.
Basic/14-11-5/Warning
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed some wall tiles broken under hand wash sink located in front of dishwasher.
Basic/36-24-5/Warning
In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses.
Basic/10-20-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
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 used utensil handle touching the flour. Operator removed the utensil from the container.
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. At walk in cooler.
Basic/38-07-4/Warning
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at men bathroom.
Basic/31B-04-4/Warning
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed several wet wiping cloth on cutting board at preparation area.
Basic/21-12-4/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.