PUERTO MADERO
12879 SW 88 STREET, Miami FL 33186
Last inspected Dec 5, 2025 · 6 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed at front butcher area for individual containers of chimmychurri in reach in cooler. Operat began to place labels.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Dec 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed at reach in cooler unit raw shelled eggs stored over uncovered containers of swai filets. Operator removed and stored correctly.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink at cook line.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed at front butcher area for individual containers of chimmychurri in reach in cooler. Operat began to place labels.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in containers of salt and rice.
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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 sealed frozen packages of swai filets placed in reach in cooler to thaw. Operator removed from packaging.
Employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee water bottle stored on tray in reach in cooler where desserts are stored. Operator removed.
Food stored on floor. Observed at walk in coolers 4 boxes of steaks stored on floor. Operator removed and stored into crates,
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed throughout. Employee began to clean all.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hood filters soiled with heavy grease build up.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed next to kitchen exit door. Operator removed and stored correctly.
Jul 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (67F - Cold Holding) on prep table across from cook line. As per operator for about 2 hours. Operator voluntarily discarded butter.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink across from cook line blocked by trash can and cleaning supplies. Operator removed trash can and cleaning supplies.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink at front counter meat station with food remnants and sponge inside sink. Operator removed sponge and cleaned sink during inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing alcohol not labeled on front counter next to desert display case.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee personal water bottle stored on prep table across from standing reach in freezer in kitchen area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone on prep table across from standing reach in freezer next to back exit door.
Food stored on floor. Observed box of sweet potatoes stored on floor under prep table across from standing reach in freezer in kitchen area. Operator stored properly.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet cloth under cutting board on prep table across from cook line.
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 alfajores for self service at front counter dessert station not properly labeled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with an accumulation of grease.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at front counter coffee station.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on the floor at dessert prep table in kitchen area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of flour not labeled at bottom shelf prep table across from cook line.
Mar 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Observed next to dessert cooler.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with alcohol not properly labeled at front counter. Operator labeled bottle.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license from 10/01/24 at front counter.
Food stored on floor. Observed container with sweet potatoes stored on floor under prep shelves at prep area. Operator placed products by at 6 inches from floor.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed 2 knives and spatula stored between prep table and wooden box at meat market area. Operator removed the knives.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed pair of tongs hanging from oven door handle at kitchen. Operator removed the tong.
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 alfajores for self service at front counter not properly labeled with product identity, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed under prep shelves. Operator removed from the floor.
Oct 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
7 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed mashed potatoes (10:45 am) (99F - Cooling); mashed potatoes (11:50 am) (88F - Cooling) at preparation area. Cooling rate 11 grades/hr. Operator moved the product to the walk in cooler for rapid cooling.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken and raw beef stored over cooked chicken and cooked beef. Operator relocated the products.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef at drawers reach in cooler preparation area. Operator relocated the products.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed milk with expiration date 09-29-24 and 10-06-24. Operator segregation the gallon of milk to be discarded.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed milk with expiration date 09-29-24 and 10-06-24. Operator segregation the gallon of milk to be discarded.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee touching soiled surfaces at preparation table and then touching diced tomatoes with the same gloves. Operator was instructed that the gloves need to be changed with change task. Operator changed the gloves.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef empanadas (124 F - Hot Holding) at hot box front counter. As per operator for less than two hours. Operator moved the product to the kitchen to be reheated.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed residue of food inside of hand wash sink front counter.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed operator cleaned the raw beef with wet towel at front counter.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clean containers wet nesting at shelf in front of dishwasher machine.
Food stored under dripping water line. Observed potatoes salad stored under dripping water from the refrigeration system at walk in cooler. Operator relocated the products.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed four knives stored between reach in coolers preparation area.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. At walk in cooler. Operator provided the thermometer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at preparation area and front counter.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed oranges not washed prior to use them at juicer machine.
Two Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at preparation area.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Mar 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Walk-in cooler: potato salad (47F - Cooling ); spinach filling cooked (48F - Cooling )as per operator from yesterday.
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee handled garbage bin then proceeded to cut raw onions before changing gloves and washing hands.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs stored above raw shrimps located in the standing reach in cooler.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Walk-in cooler: potato salad (47F - Cooling ); spinach filling cooked (48F - Cooling ) as per operator from yesterday.; raw breaded chicken (47F - Cooling )as per operator from yesterday.
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Walk-in cooler: raw breaded chicken (47F - Cooling ) as per operator from yesterday.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed spinach filling, potato salad covered while cooling.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the front counter.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed at the front counter.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door.
Aug 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
6 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cilantro,tomatoes stored in shopping bags located in the walk-in cooler.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs stored above calamari located in the standing reach in cooler opposite ovens.
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 patties stored above potato fries.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. prep unit:; cooked sausage (68F - Cold Holding)as per operator from yesterday.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. prep unit:; cooked sausage (68F - Cold Holding)as per operator from yesterday.
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 chlorine strength at greater than 200ppm, operator diluted to 100 ppm.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed above ware storage shelf.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer,low boy gasket torn and in disrepair.
In-use tongs stored on bread warmer door handle between uses.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven soiled with accumulation grease and food debris.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed for the 3 door reach in freezer, single door reach in cooler opposite ovens.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled,4 door unit.corrected on site Observed hood filters soiled with accumulation of grease. Observed exterior of fryers soiled with accumulation of grease and food debris. Observed reach in freezer,low boy gasket soiled. Corrected on site
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hood filters soiled.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed green onions stored above lentils soup located in the walk-in cooler
Walk in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
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