OLD TOM'S SPORTS BAR RESTAURANT
5001 NW 36 ST, Miami Springs FL 33166
Last inspected Jan 8, 2026 · 6 visits since December 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw fish inside reach in cooler in front of deep fryer. Operator stored food safely and correctly.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $480
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2017020537 | Mar 16, 2017 | May 17, 2017 | $480 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jan 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate12 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 16 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over cooked rice inside Walk in cooler.
Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed employee delivering soiled dishes and picking up clean dishes without washing hands.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic bottle stored on HWS by ice machine in kitchen. Operator removed bottle.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup stored inside pickles container in reach in cooler by kitchen entrance. Operator removed cup.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed some CO2 tanks unsecured throughout kitchen.
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 yellowfin tuna and mahi fish inside bags in reach in cooler. Operator removed fish from bag.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under and around reach in freezer in front of Beer walk in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Observed pork box stored on Walk in freezer floor.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside reach in freezer by deep fryers in kitchen.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled by reach in freezer in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler soiled by kitchen entrance. Also, observed soiled Walk in cooler fan covers.
Stored food not covered. Observed pork ribs uncovered inside reach in cooler across deep fryer in kitchen, and inside Walk in cooler.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels throughout kitchen.
Jul 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touching pants and after that touching clean utensils without washing hands and changing gloves. Employee was trained on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hand and changed gloves.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand washing station by ice machine. Operator provided paper towel.
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 plastic cup stored inside hot sauce container in kitchen. Operator removed cup.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tanks unsecured inside kitchen. Employee secured tanks.
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 inside bag in Walk in cooler. Operator removed tuna from bag.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed microwave door handle broken stored by reach in freezer in kitchen.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towel under cutting board by three compartment sink. Operator removed towel.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed inside reach in cooler by stove in kitchen.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed grease accumulated on wall behind cook line.
Jan 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 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 raw chicken over raw fish inside reach in cooler in front of deep fryer. Operator stored food safely and correctly.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with sanitizer unlabeled inside kitchen. Operator labeled bottle.
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 plastic cup stored inside flour container on dry storage shelf. Operator removed cup.
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 and mahi mahi bags inside reach in cooler in front of deep fryer. Operator cut bags.
Food stored on floor. Observed oil plastic containers stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed containers from floor.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed black microwave by white reach in freezer. Operator cleaned microwave interior.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed spoons faces up on shelf in kitchen. Operator stored spoons faces down.
Stored food not covered. Observed croutons container uncovered inside kitchen. Operator covered container.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels throughout kitchen. Operator stored towels in bucket with sanitizer.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed under three compartment sink. Operator removed bucket from floor.
Sep 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate14 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser unlabeled inside kitchen. Operator labeled bottle.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup stored inside flour container in ware washing area. Operator removed cup.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tanks unsecured inside kitchen.
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 mahi and tuna bags inside reach in cooler in front of deep fryer in kitchen. Operator started to cut bags.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged with food preparation without hair restraint in kitchen. Operator put a hat.
Food stored on floor. Observed oil plastic containers stored by ice machine on kitchen floor. Operator removed containers from floor.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed tong handle touching chicken wings inside reach in cooler in front of deep fryer in kitchen. Employee stored tong correctly.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets by cook line. Also, observed soiled Walk in cooler shelves.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler by beer Walk in cooler.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed inside reach in cooler by cook line.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw fish thawing in standing water inside three compartment sink. Operator put fish under running water.
Walk in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels throughout kitchen. Operator stored towels inside bucket with sanitizer.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container inside ware washing area. Operator labeled container.
Mar 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled soda nozzle inside Bar.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spry bottle with sanitizer not labeled inside Bar. Operator labeled spry bottle.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup stored inside lemon pepper container on shelf inside kitchen. Operator removed cup.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tanks not secured by reach in cooler inside kitchen. Operator secured tanks.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee cutting tomatoes without hair restraint inside kitchen. Operator provided a hat for employee.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in front of ice machine in kitchen. Operator removed water and dried floor.
Food stored on floor. Observed oil plastic containers stored on kitchen floor by ice machine. Operator removed containers.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in coolers gaskets located by cook line. Also, observed soiled beer Walk in cooler fan covers.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed inside reach in cooler by kitchen entrance.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed beef thawing at room temperature inside kitchen. Operator put meat under running water.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking under three compartment sink inside Bar.
Dec 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade. Operator cleaned can opener blade.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed white rice containers not date marked inside Walk in cooler. As per Operator rice was cooked last Tuesday December 5th, 2023. Operator date marked containers.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cups stored inside rice and flour containers inside ware washing area. Operator removed cups.
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 tuna packages inside reach in cooler in front of deep fryers in kitchen. Operator started to cut bags.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water inside beer Walk in cooler.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside Walk-in freezer.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef thawing in standing water inside three compartment sink. Operator put meat under running water.
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.