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9441 HARDING AVE, Surfside FL 33154 · 305-342-6794
Last inspected Jun 11, 2026 · 7 visits since February 2024
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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. Poster was provided to operator
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jun 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Expired chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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 gaskets in reach in cooler at cook line in disrepair.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor in walk in cooler.
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In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice scoop in standing water on prep table at 80 F.
Oct 28, 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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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed green cutting board at prep table with deep cuts.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in reach on coolers at cook line soiled with old food debris.
Apr 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed clean plastic container stored in hand wash sink near dish area. Operator removed container.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed scoop with no handle stored inside of yellow rice warmer at entrance of cook line. Operator removed container.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed air vent above 3 compartment sink soiled with dust debris.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor inside of walk in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease. Observed gaskets in reach in freezer at cook line soiled with old food debris.
Nov 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter added to mop sink missing backflow preventer.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle being used inside of yellow rice. Employee removed bowl from rice pot.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Faucet/handle broke at plumbing fixture. Observed faucet handle broken at hand wash sink at cook line.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water of 78 F on prep table. Employee placed utensils on flat top stove to heat up.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service containers stored on ground at cook line. Employee placed case of containers off of the floor.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef thawing in ambient temperature. Employee stored raw beef in cooler to complete thawing process.
May 13, 2024Inspection 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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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing beef at room temperature. Advised manager he put inside the walk in cooler.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on top of the preparation table.
May 13, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wiping cloth under cutting board in kitchen area. Employee removed it.
Feb 20, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded.
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. Poster was provided to operator
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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. Form was provided to operator
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall by triple sink.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wiping cloth under cutting board in kitchen area. Employee removed it.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Ground beef in standing water. Manager corrected it.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Black mold like substance on wall by triple sink.
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.