OLGA EXPRESS SUB & PASTA
10000 SW 56 ST #16, Miami FL 33165 · (305)273-1323
Last inspected May 14, 2026 · 9 visits since December 2023
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MAR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach crawling on the floor at dry storage area. Operator killed and discarded roach.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
May 14, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board at the reach in cooler prep station with cut marks and no longer cleanable.
Mar 4, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch face with gloves on and immediately grab clean container without washing hands.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Albert Chinea 10/21/2025 certificate for food manager expired.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dishes inside hand wash sink in back kitchen prep area. Operator removed.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test kit for three compartment sink.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed clear spray bottle containing cleaning solution with no label near chemical storage area. Operator labeled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup inside bin of seasoning in back kitchen area.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used to line up shelves in back kitchen area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board at the reach in cooler prep station with cut marks and no longer cleanable.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed plastic container inside reach in cooler in back kitchen area cracked.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall in back dry storage area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in chest cooler with soiled surface. Operator wiped down.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed back dry storage area wall soiled.
Sep 30, 2025Inspection 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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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed personal pain gel medicine stored above seasonings and breading at the dry rack shelf. Operator removed.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spinach empanadas (125F - Hot Holding) at the front counter area. As per operator, product was recently placed there no more than an hour ago. Operator began to reheat to correct parameters.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed chlorine and quaternary test kit expired.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed pots, pans, and kitchen utensils stored on shelf that has rust putting the surface. Operator removed dishes and covered shelf with aluminum foil.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used as a scoop inside bin of sugar at the dry storage rack. Operator discarded.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled in kitchen prep area.
Food stored on floor. Observed bottles of olive oil on floor near dry storage. Operator removed from floor.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall behind office.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters at the cook line soiled.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed bucket of chlorine sanitizer on floor near ware washing station. Operator removed from floor.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed clear squeeze bottles of oil next to cook line with no label. Operator labeled.
Feb 22, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at rear exit of establishment.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a hole in the wall behind shelves at dry storage area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelf under flattop griddle and four eye burner soiled with grease debris.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior vent of first double door reach in cooler at preparation area soiled with debris. Observed at second double door reach in cooler located at preparation area shelves soiled with food debris.
Feb 21, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach crawling on the floor at dry storage area. Operator killed and discarded roach.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink at preparation area with spoons and a plastic container in it, as employee rinsed container.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles throughout kitchen and food preparation area not smooth and easily cleaned.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed chest freezer lid at back corner of preparation area in poor repair.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at rear exit of establishment.
Food stored on floor. Observed a case of plastic water bottles stored on the floor at storage area. Observed fry oil stored on floor of kitchen area.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a hole in the wall behind shelves at dry storage area.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwaves at preparation area soiled with food debris.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed chest freezer at preparation area with exposed insulation.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelf under flattop griddle and four eye burner soiled with grease debris.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior vent of first double door reach in cooler at preparation area soiled with debris. Observed at second double door reach in cooler located at preparation area shelves soiled with food debris.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container of sugar not labeled with common name located in preparation area.
Dec 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food prepared in a private home. See stop sale. Observed a brisket stored on top of the oven. As per operator cooked at home from his grill for 10 hours. Educated operator not to sell anything cooked from home.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout the kitchen and preparation area.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed door frame in disrepair in the prep area. Reach in cooler gaskets torn in the cookline.
Food stored on floor. Observed sweet potatoes stored on the floor in the preparation area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed small reach in freezer with exposed insulation.
Jun 17, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed chest reach in freezer gasket in disrepair.
Food stored on floor. Observed bag of yams stored on floor across from office.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed near exit door near office area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed chest reach in freezer gaskets soiled with black substance.
Observed ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage and warewashing areas.
Observed standing water in bottom of sliding door reach-in-cooler at front preparation area.
Observed tongs stored on faucet at hand sink at preparation area.
Apr 12, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plates stored inside hand sink at preparation area.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated dust. Observed near cook line and at storage area.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed chest reach in freezer gasket in disrepair.
Food stored on floor. Observed bag of yams stored on floor across from office.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed near exit door near office area.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed cakes at front counter missing required information.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed chest reach in freezer gaskets soiled with black substance.
Observed ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage and warewashing areas.
Observed standing water in bottom of sliding door reach-in-cooler at front preparation area.
Observed tongs stored on faucet at hand sink at preparation area.
Dec 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed license during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed turkey piccadillo (67F - Cold Holding); shredded chicken (71F - Cold Holding) at room temperature at preparation area. As per operator, products were out for service for less than 2 hours. Operator placed products inside reach in cooler.
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. Printed and provided employee health reporting agreement and some employees reviewed and signed.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Ceiling vent soiled with accumulated dust. Located at storage area.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole in ceiling tile at front counter area.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed bread at customer service area missing required information.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at reach in cooler at cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer gasket soiled with black substance at preparation area.
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