ORIGINAL JUNIE'S REST THE
18400 NW 2 AVE, Miami FL 33169 · 305.6542955
Last inspected Apr 28, 2026 · 11 visits since January 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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. Discussed and emailed form to operator.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2022018620 | Feb 17, 2022 | Jun 13, 2023 | $400 |
| 1--2018034286 | Jun 27, 2018 | Aug 29, 2018 | $800 |
| 1--2018023149 | Apr 24, 2018 | May 24, 2018 | $400 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Apr 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steam table by the office: cooked white rice (119F - Hot Holding), as per operator, placed inside the steam table 30 minutes before the inspection. Operator reheated white rice (172F - Reheating). Also lit the burner on the steam table.
No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. Chlorine.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Flip top reach in cooler in front of the steam table.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Ware wash area, room with storage of clean pans: Several pans and bowls wet nesting. Discussed with the operator. Operator drained all pans.
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Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on the flip top reach in cooler in front of the steam table torn/ripped.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses at the back cookline.
Feb 25, 2026□ 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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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ware wash area nearby the back door, water stains on the tiled.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout the establishment.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door by the large three compartment sink.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Back cookline area.
Feb 24, 2026■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 8 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Back storage area: observed approximately 10+rodent droppings on the floor nearby the deep freezer and approximately 20+ rodent droppings behind the double door glass stand up reach in cooler. Back cook line area: approximately 8+ rodent droppings on the floor nearby the hand washing sink and approximately 15+ rodent droppings on the side of the chest reach in freezer.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ware wash area nearby the back door, water stains on the tiled.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout the establishment.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door by the large three compartment sink.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath and behind lol equipment throughout the kitchen and back prep area.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Back cookline area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By 3 compartment sink, mop sink and prep sink.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed corners on the floor soiled under 3 compartment sinks and behind reach in coolers.
Feb 23, 2026■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 14 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
2 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Back storage area: observed approximately 10+rodent droppings on the floor nearby the deep freezer and approximately 20+ rodent droppings behind the double door glass stand up reach in cooler. Back cook line area: approximately 8+ rodent droppings on the floor nearby the hand washing sink and approximately 15+ rodent droppings on the side of the chest reach in freezer.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on the flip top reach in cooler. Observed several food storage containers soiled in the back storage area.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Back area by the cook line.
Ceiling tile missing. Nearby the back door in the ware wash area
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ware wash area nearby the back door, water stains on the tiled.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout the establishment.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door by the large three compartment sink.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout the kitchen.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath and behind lol equipment throughout the kitchen and back prep area.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Back cookline area.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on the oven door.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By 3 compartment sink, mop sink and prep sink.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed corners on the floor soiled under 3 compartment sinks and behind reach in coolers.
Sep 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate11 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked cabbage (98F - Hot Holding); calalu (96F - Hot Holding) stored on the steam table for less than 3 hours, as per operator. Operator added more water to the steam table and reheated items.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwashing sink by the prep station. Operator placed new roll.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Ceiling tile missing. In the kitchen by the mop sink.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In the kitchen.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In front of steam table.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters with accumulation of grease. Observed gaskets in reach in cooler soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observe all reach in cooler interior soiled.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken thawing in standing water. Operator turned on faucet to have water running.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By 3 compartment sink, mop sink and prep sink.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed corners on the floor soiled under 3 compartment sinks and behind reach in coolers.
Apr 11, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed three 3 compartment sinks in the warewashing area/ prep area with no handwashing sink. Only 1 handwashing sink provided for the whole kitchen by the chest reach in freezer on the other side of the kitchen.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout the kitchen.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In the kitchen.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on the oven door.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Feb 6, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
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Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed three 3 compartment sinks in the warewashing area with no handwashing sink. Only 1 handwashing sink provided for the whole kitchen by the chest reach in freezer.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator placed new roll.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed three 3 compartment sinks in the warewashing area/ prep area with no handwashing sink. Only 1 handwashing sink provided for the whole kitchen by the chest reach in freezer on the other side of the kitchen.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed surface rust on the prep table.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout the kitchen.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In the kitchen.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on the oven door.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters with accumulated grease.
Observed ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Observed reach in cooler and reach in freezers interior soiled.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm) in the prep area, operator remade Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 50ppm).
Oct 28, 2024Call 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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Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed three 3 compartment sinks in the warewashing area with no handwashing sink. Only 1 handwashing sink provided for the whole kitchen by the chest reach in freezer.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed three 3 compartment sinks in the warewashing area/ prep area with no handwashing sink. Only 1 handwashing sink provided for the whole kitchen by the chest reach in freezer on the other side of the kitchen.
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 Theadore certification expired on 8/2024
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout the kitchen, warewashing area and prep area.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Throughout the kitchen.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Observed ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Aug 27, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed three 3 compartment sinks in the warewashing area with no handwashing sink. Only 1 handwashing sink provided for the whole kitchen by the chest reach in freezer.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed three 3 compartment sinks in the warewashing area/ prep area with no handwashing sink. Only 1 handwashing sink provided for the whole kitchen by the chest reach in freezer on the other side of the kitchen.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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 Theadore certification expired on 8/2024
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout the kitchen, warewashing area and prep area.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Throughout the kitchen.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Observed ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Aug 26, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority6 Intermediate9 Basic
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Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee eating and prepping food at the same time with no handwashing.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed banana cornmeal (105F - Hot Holding); callalu (93F - Hot Holding) stored on the steam table since 9AM, as per operator. Observed curry goat (126F - Hot Holding); cooked cabbage (105F - Hot Holding) on the steam for less than 2 hours as per operator, item was reaheated and more water was added to the steam table.
Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Observed employee washing and rinsing the middle compartment of the 3 compartment sink with no sanitizer. Educated employee on how to properly wash, rinse and sanitize properly.
Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed three 3 compartment sinks in the warewashing area with no handwashing sink. Only 1 handwashing sink provided for the whole kitchen by the chest reach in freezer.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed three 3 compartment sinks in the warewashing area/ prep area with no handwashing sink. Only 1 handwashing sink provided for the whole kitchen by the chest reach in freezer on the other side of the kitchen.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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 Theadore certification expired on 8/2024
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout the kitchen, warewashing area and prep area.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Throughout the kitchen.
Employee eating while preparing food. Observed employee eating and prepping food at the same time.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed 3 compartment sink with soap and water in the middle compartment. Educated employee.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed rack in from the stove heavily soiled.
Observed ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Observed reach in cooler and chest reach in freezer with interior soiled.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floor soiled by the chest reach in freezers, handwashing sink and warewashing area.
Jan 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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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. Discussed and emailed form to operator.
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/ Observed 4 employees present and no certified manager present. Manager arrived during time of inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located in kitchen. Manager added.
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. Discussed and emailed form to operator.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Located on stove door.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located in kitchen.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef thawing at room temperature. Located in prep sink. Chef removed.
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