RED ROOSTER OVERTOWN
920-924 NW 2 AVE, Miami FL 33136
Last inspected Jun 3, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
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≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jun 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority6 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed kitchen can opener soiled.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooked time/temperature control for safety food.
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Feb 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards at the front counter cookline.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Outside walk in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler fan covers
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Oct 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 20 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority7 Intermediate9 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Walk in cooler: fresh salmon stored above cooked chicken wings.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Walk in cooler: Cooked Oxtails 9/25, Cheese sauce 10/01, Chicken salad 9/26
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Walk in cooler: Cooked Oxtails 9/25, Cheese sauce 10/01, Chicken salad 9/26
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards at the front counter cookline.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Establishment offers raw oysters, salmon tiradito, and tuna crudo not identified on the menu. Operator marked all menus during the inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Prep area, main cookline, and ice cream parlor
No soap provided at handwash sink. Ice cream parlor and prep area.
Oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Discussed the procedures with the operator
Oyster tags not marked with last date served. Discussed the procedures with the operator
Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Discussed with the operator and provide d the hand out with the Oyster Advisory. Inspector discussed and emailed the Oyster advisory to the operator during the inspection. Observed operator post the sign by the front counter in the dining area during the inspection.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ceiling tile missing. Above the three compartment sink.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Prep area: employee prepping salmon with multiple dangling bracelets with charms
Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Prep area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler fan cover
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Bakery and seafood area.
Walk -in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Prep area and bakery area.
Nov 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Kitchen can opener.
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.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Ceiling tile missing. Underneath 3 comp sink.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees book bags.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
No child labor law poster. For reporting purposes only.
Aug 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
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. Kitchen can opener.
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.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Ceiling tile missing. Dishroom area.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
Feb 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Kitchen can opener,
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Sep 26, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Kitchen can opener soiled.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Most kitchen RIC.
Open dumpster lid.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed oxtail being thawed in standing water.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
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.