SILVER SPOON TAKE-OUT RESTAURANT
18334 HOMESTEAD AVENUE, Miami FL 33157 · 786.293.0022
Last inspected Aug 7, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
DEC 24
APR 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
AUG 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach crawling on the wall next to the hand wash sink in the kitchen area.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 7, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust rack with food containers behind the 3 compartment sink.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout the kitchen area.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed a few ceiling tiles with water damage in the kitchen area.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed walk in freezer floor in disrepair.
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Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a hole on wall behind the steamer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gasket soiled.
Aug 6, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate10 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. Observed a few flies flying at the back area.
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed a can of raid stored in the kitchen area.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach crawling on the wall next to the hand wash sink in the kitchen area.
Juice packaged in the establishment that has not been specifically processed to prevent, reduce, or eliminate the presence of pathogens not bearing a warning label.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the hand wash sink at the back area.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the hand wash sink at the back area.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust rack with food containers behind the 3 compartment sink.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout the kitchen area.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed a few ceiling tiles with water damage in the kitchen area.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed clean pots stored in dirty shelves next to the stove.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with accumulation of food debris inside the dry storage.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed walk in freezer floor in disrepair.
Food stored on floor. Observed a box of sweet plantains on the floor. Manager removed them.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a hole on wall behind the steamer.
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gasket soiled.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed at the hand wash sink in the kitchen area.
Feb 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. A trash can was stored in front of the hand wash sink at the kitchen. Operator removed it.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout the kitchen area.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers not properly air dried-wet nesting across the 3 compartment sink. Manager fix utensils.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed walk in freezer floor in disrepair.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed lights in dry storage missing shield.
Sep 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout the kitchen area.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage in the kitchen area.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on the floor of the dry storage. Employee removed it.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed walk in freezer floor in disrepair.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed fish stored in standing water in the 3 compartment sink.
Apr 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Expired chlorine chemical test kit on 2021 provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling stained with water damage at cook line
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed walk in freezer floor torn.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed by HWS.
Dec 13, 2024Inspection 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 not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed garbage can stored in front of hand sink located at preparation area. Employee removed it.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed walk in freezer floor torn.
Ice buildup walk-in freezer.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, located at cooking line
Apr 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
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. Inside the oven observed roasted chicken (98F - Hot Holding), as per cook for less than 4 hours. Instructed employee to reheat food and maintain at 135F.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave soiled.
Oct 9, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towel used a liner under cooked sweet plantains in the steam table.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Stored in the oven observed mac and cheese (102 F - Hot Holding); cooked Oxtail (122F - Hot Holding), as per manager for less than 4 hours. Manager is reheating the food.
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. Owner printed form on site.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink located in the cook line blocked by a garbage can. Employee removed it.
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. Owner printed and completed the forms on site.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Under the small preparation table by the hand sink.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled accumulation Under the steam table and under the small preparation table in the cook line.
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.