REPUBLICA FOOD AND LOUNGE
1260 NW 36 ST, Miami FL 33142 · 786-817-9185
Last inspected Jan 5, 2026 · 5 visits since April 2024
APR 24
FEB 25
APR 25
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JAN 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 17 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2015003228 | Jan 21, 2015 | Apr 28, 2015 | $800 |
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Jan 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair throughout kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in cooler.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
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Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
Aug 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen hand sink. Operator placed it onsite.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance inside interior of ice machine.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on reach in cooler in disrepair.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair throughout kitchen area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled exterior of cook line. Observed soiled ceiling fans in kitchen area.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves in side reach in cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind cook line soiled.
Apr 10, 2025Inspection 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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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic containers inside of handwashing sink at kitchen area. Operator removed containers onsite.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink in kitchen area. Operator placed paper towels onsite.
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. Observed no health agreements for employees. Provided operator with forms and employees filled out form during inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked beef inside of reach in cooler with no date marked. As per operator beef was cooked the day before. Operator placed date marking onsite.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair in kitchen area.
Food stored on floor. Observed case of oil on the floor in kitchen area.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed soiled interior in microwave at kitchen area. Operator cleaned it onsite.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign in both men and women's restroom.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple containers with liquid/sauces in kitchen area with no labels.
Feb 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken door for reach in cooler in kitchen.
Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Observed a wooden table in kitchen area used as a food contact surface.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tile in disrepair in the entrance to the kitchen.
Apr 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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.