SO HEAVENLY
2228 NE 123RD STREET, North Miami FL 33181 · 7862814904
Last inspected Jun 9, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
APR 24
SEP 24
FEB 25
SEP 25
MAR 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 14 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired since 10/1/23
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jun 9, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwashing sink at front counter.
Mar 25, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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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.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwashing sink at front counter.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on top of the preparation table.
Sep 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 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 cooked chicken 128°F, beef 125°F and rice 127°F on the top of the front counter. As per manager lees than 1/hrs. Manager reheated them to 165°F and keep them inside the oven.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled. Manager washed it.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed cooked chicken 128°F, beef 125°F and rice 127°F on the top of the front counter. As per manager lees than 1/hrs. Manager reheated them to 165°F and keep them inside the oven.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Food items inside reach in freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris ins oven.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer soiled.
Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken.
Feb 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled. Employee washed it.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employee hand washing sign by triple sink.
Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Self closing door broken.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Sep 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Frozen food items without date marked inside reach in cooler.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven.
Apr 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Cooked beef without date marked inside reach in freezer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No sign at front counter.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on the top of the preparation table. PIC put it inside the sanitizer bucket.
Oct 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed cooked chicken, yellow rice and beef top of the front counter not properly protected. PIC removed then and reheated to 165°F.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired since 10/1/23
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked: chicken 115°F, beef 120°F, rice 107°F on top for the front counter. Less than 2/hrs as per PIC. PIC reheated at 165°F
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/
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed cooked: chicken, beef frozen without date marked inside reach in freezer.
Employee with soiled clothing. Food employees in the kitchen.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside reach in freezer.
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