SAINT CITY BBQ
9302 NW 22 AVE, Miami FL 33147 · 305 693 3877
Last inspected Jun 30, 2026 · 6 visits since January 2024
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 10-01-25.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jun 30, 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
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper towel holder not working properly at handwashing sink in kitchen area.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed to go containers not inverted by service area. Manager inverted during inspection.
Food stored on floor. Observed container with cooking oil being stored on the floor by 3 compartment sink. Manager removed and stored properly.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled with juice residue. Manager cleaned during inspection.
Nov 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 10-01-25.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed reach in cooler soiled with food residue at preparation area. Manager cleaned during inspection.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper towels dispenser not working properly handwashing sink. Manager provided during inspection.
Stored food not covered. Observed raw prep raw pork' inside reach in freezer, manager covered properly during inspection.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop being stored inside mop bucket. Next to mop sink.
May 6, 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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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink next to 3 compartment sink. Manager provided during inspection.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled with dark substance on top office area.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at reach in freezer in storage area.
Screen in door torn/in poor repair - Observed back door screen torn next to frying station.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop inside mop bucket at preparation area. Manager removed and store to dry properly.
May 6, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink next to 3 compartment sink. Manager provided during inspection.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in freezer soiled with food residue in the back storage room.
Mar 3, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available on premises.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink next to 3 compartment sink. Manager provided during inspection.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee food handlers certificate is expired 10-08-2024.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board on top white chest freezer with cut marks, manager discarded cutting board during inspection.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed clean tong being stored on oven door handle. Manager removed and stored properly.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in freezer soiled with food residue in the back storage room.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic container with sugar under preparation table not labeled. Manager labeled product properly during inspection.
Jan 18, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 16 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired since 10/01/2022.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above cooked rice container without a lid located inside reach in cooler behind order window. Employee stored properly during inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed macaroni salad not date marked inside reach in cooler next to order window. As per employee over 24 hours.Employee dated during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ground beef (69F - Cold Holding) less than 4 hours. Located in the kitchen area. Also cooked chicken (98F - Hot Holding) at preparation area, as per employee less than 1 hour, employee moved to reach in cooler. Observed portioned potatoes salad (69F - Cold Holding) as per employee less than 1 hour. Employee moved to reach in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
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. Provided form during inspection.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at HWS next to order window. Employee restocked during inspection.
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. Provided form during inspection.
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Observed at employee bathroom, employee closed door during inspection.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed multiple ceiling tiles in despair located in the kitchen area.
Food stored on floor. Observed jasmine rice bag and plastic seasoning container on floor at preparation area, employee stored properly.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed holes in preparation area, also inside the storage room.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed ground beef (69F - Cold Holding) package in standing water at preparation area, as per employee less than 2 hours. Employee moved to reach in cooler.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed Mac and cheese container inside reach in cooler not labeled located behind front window.
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.