SHADOW WAGYU LLC
4702 S LEJEUNE RD, Coral Gables FL 33146 · 305-972-6657
Last inspected Jul 23, 2026 · 11 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line cooler garlic butter (56F - Cold Holding); raw breaded beef (52F - Cold Holding). As per operator less than 2 hours.
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jul 23, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 500+ppm). Operator diluted solution at sink new Triple Sink (Quaternary 300ppm)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line cooler garlic butter (56F - Cold Holding); raw breaded beef (52F - Cold Holding). As per operator less than 2 hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed for blanched fries at storage rack not time marked. As per operator was placed 1 hour ago. Operator place time stamp.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 5 employees engaging in food preparation with no certified manager present.
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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. Observed operator unable to provide proof of any employee food handler training.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed throughout all reach in coolers and freezers soiled with food debris.
Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Observed packages of raw beef wagyu not labeled with date or time as per operator items were packaged the day before.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed at dry storage shelf containers of salt or sugar stored unlabeled. Operator began to label items.
Feb 10, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink blocked by sanitizer buckets. Employee removed.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at rear storage area.
Dec 10, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed at Triple Sink (Quaternary 400+ppm). Employee diluted solution.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at reach in freezer packages of raw shrimp and fish stored over ice cream sandwiches. Operator removed and stored correctly.
Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed dish washing employee did not know the proper quaternary sanitizer concentration when testing ppm. Coached employee on proper way to fill and test sanitizer solutions.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed expired for Jose Delfino 10/15/2025. No other manager cert I ate available.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink blocked by sanitizer buckets. Employee removed.
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed at reach in freezer and walk in cooler, reduced oxygen packaged raw beef's and steaks, as per date label more than 48 hours. Operator segregated items to stop sale.
Food stored on floor. Observed at walk in cooler, container of onions and mayonnaise stored on floor under shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Observed for reduced oxygen packages of steaks and beef's at front counter display. As per operator steaks and items are used within 48 hours.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at rear storage area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed at dry storage shelf containers of ketchup, slices and bread crumbs removed from original packaging not labeled.
Jul 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed at standing reach in freezer, raw hamachi stored with and under raw packages of whole beef. Employee removed and stored correctly.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed stored on oven handle. Chef removed and stored in container of water on grill.
Reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues.
Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Observed for reduce oxygen packaged beef in walk in cooler. As per chef was done 1 day ago. Employee began to place labels.
Nov 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at griddle blanches fries (96F - Hot Holding). As per cook for bout 30 minutes. Cook began to reheat.
Food stored on floor. Observed in walk in cooler containers of meats stored in floor under shelves.
Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Observed several steaks in reach in freezer not labeled.
Sep 30, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed next to fryer potato fries (68F - Hot Holding). As per operator for 1 hour. Operator removed and stored in walk in.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no plan available for potato fries kept at room temperature at cook line. Provided operator with firm to complete.
Sep 27, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Observed no letter of parasite destruction for Hachimi fish served raw on menu. Advised operator they are not allowed to serve raw until they receive a letter of parasite destruction from vendor.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed next to fryer potato fries (68F - Hot Holding). As per operator for 1 hour. Operator removed and stored in walk in.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no plan available for potato fries kept at room temperature at cook line. Provided operator with firm to complete.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed stored on oven door handle. Operator removed.
Stored food not covered. Observed in standing reach freezer wagyu steaks uncovered/wrapped.
Apr 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed for the prep reach in cooler.
Feb 6, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 5, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator performs ROP on raw beef on site
In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed drain pipe leaking,3 compartment sink.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed for the togo food containers located by the cookline,standing reach in freezer.
Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Observed for raw beef, kitchen and meat market.
Aug 24, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door.
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.