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180 NE 40 ST, Miami FL 33137
Last inspected May 7, 2025 · 5 visits since February 2024
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
4 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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.
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed on approved plans a dish machine located at bar area. Observed dish machine removed from bar area.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed missing handle for hot water at hand sink by ice machine.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper installed over reach in freezer at bar area.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 25 recorded, 3 high priority.
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook started to put gloves on failed to washed hands.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed raw scallops stored inside ROP.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked tomatoes (88F - Hot Holding) across cook line at prep table. As per chef less than 2 hours. Chef stored at reach in cooler for rapid chill.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener at prep table near dry storage area.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink at ware washing area with food debris. Observed hand sink at cook line with food debris.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at hand sink ware washing area. Manager provided.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed on approved plans a dish machine located at bar area. Observed dish machine removed from bar area.
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. Observed new employee Juliana hired less than 60 days. Provided by email form to manager. Manager printed and employee read it and signed.
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 establishment doing ROP on slice ham,slice turkey, raw pork, cooked vegetables and raw scallops.As per chef products remain in ROP for more than 48 hours.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents soiled at preparation area and bakery station area.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean plastic containers and clean plates not inverted at storage area near ware washing area.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed small green cutting board at bar area. Observed cutting boards across cook line prep table near.
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed missing handle for hot water at hand sink by ice machine.
Food stored on floor. Observed a pot with cooking oil stored on floor by cook line.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed reach in freezer at bar area ice buildup. Observed at walk in freezer.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed three pairs of tong stored at oven handle door. Chef removed.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil in standing water at 77°F at cook line. Chef started to reheat water.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper installed over reach in freezer at bar area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan of walk in cooler soiled. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in coolers by preparation table across cook line.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled at ware washing area. Observed at bakery station area by hand sink.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cloth stored at cook line, preparation area table.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on floor at bakery station area under hand sink.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottle of cooking oil not labeled at cook line. Manager labeled.
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw lamb meatballs stored over cooked vegetables. Observed raw shells eggs stored over prep sandwiches at drawers at preparation area. Operator relocated correctly.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a bowl inside hand sink at kitchen area. Operator removed it.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at three compartments sink. Operator provided.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing cleaner liquid not labeled at bar area. Operator labeled.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed an employee bathroom.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at three compartment sink area.
Ice buildup inside walk-in freezer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed hand wash sink no sign next to three compartment sink, front counter area and kitchen area.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed in clean containers at dry rack area. Operator removed it.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored at mop sink area.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at preparation area.
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw hamburger patties stored above French toast and bread inside drawers at cook line.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked rice dated on 06/05/2024 inside reach in cooler at cook line. Employee discarded.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked rice dated on 06/05/2024 inside reach in cooler at cook line. Employee discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced turkey (48F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (48F - Cold Holding) at cook line, as per employee less than 2 hours, employee closed reach in cooler lid during inspection.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed on HWS at cook line.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Observed thawed cooked ribs not date marked.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating at cook line.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a watch during food preparation.
Food stored on floor. Observed food case stored on walk in freezer cooler.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 86° at cook line.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed on both HWS at cook line.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on clean plastic containers by dishwasher area.
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon stored over cooked lamb in walk-in cooler. Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw pork stored over carrots and other fresh produce in walk-in cooler.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee handled dirty food containers in three compartment sink, then handled cleaned food containers from dish machine without change gloves and wash hands. Discussed with operator.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed coffee debris in handwash sink on cook line.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 1 unlabeled spray bottle at bar.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sink on cook line.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Handwash sink at dish machine area.
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.