TASTE OF THE CITY RESTAURANT
3056 S SR RD 7 STE 38, Miramar FL 33023 · 954-989-0675
Last inspected Jul 9, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1) 3 live roaches under small chest freezer in kitchen. 2) 2 live roaches behind small chest freezer in kitchen. 3) 2 live roaches in unplugged walk in cooler.
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2024057253 | Oct 1, 2024 | Feb 26, 2025 | $800 |
| 2--2024004409 | Jan 17, 2024 | Jun 25, 2024 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Sep 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. True Vegetables Refrigerator-; Pikliz (50F - Cooling). Per Manager food item in unit overnight. Item not prepared or portioned today. Observed unit leaking water. See stop sale.
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee entered kitchen proceeded to grab a clean container to Stored cooked food without first washing hands. Reviewed proper handwashing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. True Vegetables Refrigerator-; Pikliz (50F - Cooling). Per Manager food item in unit overnight. Item not prepared or portioned today. Observed unit leaking water. See stop sale
Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated grease and mold-like substance.
Ice buildup in vegetables reach-in cooler.
Standing water in bottom of Vegetable reach-in-cooler in kitchen.
Water leaking from faucet handle in kitchen employees handwashing sink.
Dec 3, 2024Inspection 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. 12-01-24
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No Chlorine test kit.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Employee replaced during inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense cornmeal. Manager removed during inspection.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. 5 ceiling tiles damaged with water stains.
Oct 1, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit.
5 Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage in kitchen.
Oct 1, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 6 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1) 3 live roaches under small chest freezer in kitchen. 2) 2 live roaches behind small chest freezer in kitchen. 3) 2 live roaches in unplugged walk in cooler.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. True Reach in Vegetable Cooler- Cooked Meatballs (50F - Cold Holding); Pikliz (55F - Cold Holding). Per Manager food items in unit overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. True Reach in Vegetable Cooler- Cooked Meatballs (50F - Cold Holding); Pikliz (55F - Cold Holding). Per Manager food items in unit overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit.
5 Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Lower shelf of True Reach in Cooler soiled with food debris.
Mar 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee touched bag of raw chicken and reached out for a pan of cooked Turkey without first removing gloves or washed hands. Employee failed to removed gloves when switching from one task to another. Reviewed proper hand washing procedures. Employee removed gloves and washed hands correctly.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked Turkey (120-125F - Hot Holding); Cooked rice (115-118F - Hot Holding). Per cook food items in unit less than 2 hours. Cook reheated.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sanitizer bucket stored in handwashing sink in kitchen. Cook removed.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Several ceiling tiles in kitchen damaged with water stain.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloths stored on prep tables in kitchen. Cook stored in sanitizer bucket.
Jan 17, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. 3 ceiling tiles damaged in kitchen
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent in kitchen soiled
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Three compartments sink faucet and hand washing sink faucet leaking water.
Jan 16, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 9 violations recorded, 4 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
4 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Vegetables True reach in cooler- Cooked pasta (46F - Cooling). Per Manager food item in unit overnight. Item not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1) 4 lives roaches under small chest freezer in kitchen. 2) 3 live roaches front of Avantco double doors freezer in kitchen. 3) 2 live roaches behind double doors True reach in cooler in kitchen.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Vegetables True reach in cooler- Cooked pasta (46F - Cooling). Per Manager food item in unit overnight. Item not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pumpkin soup per Manager prepared more than 24 hours not date marked. Manager date marked during inspection. 01-14-24
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. 3 ceiling tiles damaged in kitchen
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent in kitchen soiled
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Three compartments sink faucet and hand washing sink faucet leaking water.
Jul 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cook provided during inspection.
Shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelf under prep tables at entrance door and shelf under prep table next to small chest freezer in kitchen.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloths stored on prep table in kitchen. Cook stored in sanitizer bucket.
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.