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1321 NW 155 DR, Miami FL 33169 · 305-414-1237
Last inspected Jul 1, 2026 · 11 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed at cook line stored in prep counter.
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jul 1, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed outside of restroom.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor in walk in cooler in disrepair.
Mar 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 3800 SHIPPING AVE, Miami — this licence has since moved.
3 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed at standing reach in cooler unit cooked pork stored with date mark of 3/9/26.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line reach in cooler raw chicken (51F - Cold Holding); raw beef (51F - Cold Holding). As per operator less than 3 hours from larger cooler unit. Operator began to p,ace ice bags to rapid cool.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front counter hot box empanadas (106F - Hot Holding); potato balls (109F - Hot Holding). As per operator less than 2 hours.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling throughout.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license dated 10/1/2020 posted.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed at front counter plastic clam shell containers not stored inverted.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed cook line hood filters soiled with grease and dust build up.
Oct 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 3800 SHIPPING AVE, Miami — this licence has since moved.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front line flip top cooler pico de gallo (50F - Cold Holding); as per employee less than 3 hours. Employee discarded and replaced.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at kitchen fryer sweet plantains (98F - Hot Holding). As per employee for less than 1 hour.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed for cooked pork and shredded beef items in standing reach in cooler not date marked. Employee placed label onto container.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at kitchen area reach in cooler. Employee cleaned during inspection.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling throughout.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed container of utensils at cook line stored in water of 101F.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed storage shelf's and drying racks attached to walls soiled with grease and dust build up.
May 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 3800 SHIPPING AVE, Miami — this licence has since moved.
2 High priority7 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in reach in cooler raw bacon over cooked meat. Operator swapped order during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at steam table rice (122f Hot Holding). Operator reheated rice. Second temp after 40 minutes was 165.
Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed manager unable to verbally calibrate thermometer with inspector. Inspector went over process with manager.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled shelves on dry dish rack and dry food rack in kitchen.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cutting boards stored on top of hand sink at sandwich prep. Operator moved during inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink next to sandwich prep. Operator brought paper towels over to inspector.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no probe thermometer on site.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed missing date of birth for certificates on records.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle, operator labeled during inspection.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed at coffee counter, single service items.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in kitchen area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone above prep cooler in kitchen area.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking poster on site; inspector provided via email.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in coolers.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed in back kitchen area.
Dec 16, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Recorded at 3800 SHIPPING AVE, Miami — this licence has since moved.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at outside hose faucet.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed store in prep table at cook line. Operator removed.
Dec 13, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
Recorded at 3800 SHIPPING AVE, Miami — this licence has since moved.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed at cook line stored in prep counter.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at outside hose faucet.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter hand wash sink.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 4 dead roaches in establishment. Two located in lobby next to trash can. Two located at front counter on floor between beverage cooler and coffee station counter. Operator cleaned and discarded roaches from areas.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bucket of cut onions stored on floor. Operator removed and stored on shelf.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed store in prep table at cook line. Operator removed.
Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present. Observed for exit door in kitchen area.
Aug 9, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Recorded at 3800 SHIPPING AVE, Miami — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 8, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 5 high priority.
Recorded at 3800 SHIPPING AVE, Miami — this licence has since moved.
5 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed at reach in cooler at cook line, raw shelled eggs and raw chicken container stored over raw marinating beef containers
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed cook handle raw chicken then proceeded to place hands into container with direct contact with seasoning spices to season raw chicken without changing gloves or using a scoop.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front counter reach in coolers pico de gallo (51F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (52F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (52F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (58F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (61F - Cold Holding). As per operator for about 3 hours. Operator removed items and placed in reach in freezer to rapid cool.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line soup (109F - Hot Holding); yuca (121F - Hot Holding). As per cook for approximately 1hour, cook began to reheat items.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at back exit door hose.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed at hand sink next to ice machine blocked with serving trays. Employee removed.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at hand sink next to ice machine used as storage counter. Observed at hand sink at front counter sandwich area used as dump sink.
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 for reach in cooler units at front counter. As per operator, coolers were malfunctioning and freezing so they were turning off to defrost. Operator began to remove all items from coolers during inspection.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed for white cutting board in kitchen.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed through front counter and rear kitchen areas of establishment.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at front counter reach in coolers.
Mar 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 3800 SHIPPING AVE, Miami — this licence has since moved.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee handled dirty dishes then proceeded to put on clean gloves without washing hands.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in the ice machine
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed for the squeeze bottles containing sauces,oils.
Oct 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 3800 SHIPPING AVE, Miami — this licence has since moved.
3 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed marinated chicken stored above cooked chicken,pork located in the standing reach in cooler by the ice machine.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed on the outside by the back door.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine strength at greater than 200ppm, operator diluted to 100ppm.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed at the cookline.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven soiled with accumulation of encrusted food debris.
Stored food not covered. Observed for the cooked chicken,pork located in the standing reach in cooler.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hood soiled with accumulation of grease.
Aug 24, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Recorded at 3800 SHIPPING AVE, Miami — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door.
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