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TEXAS ROADHOUSE

9045 SW 162 AVE WEST, Miami FL 33196 · 305.9075464

Last inspected Dec 5, 2025 · 7 visits since March 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats276
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2335803
Grade history
JUN 24
JAN 25
APR 25
AUG 25
DEC 25
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections trending down, 12 points off where it started.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken tenders (51F - Cold Holding) at fry station and raw pork chops (50F - Cold Holding) at grill drawers, as per operator for one hour for both products.
High priority/03A-02-5
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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Dec 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ground beef stored over cut vegetables inside meat walk in cooler. Operator properly relocated products.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed potato skins (46F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler across from fryer, as per operator for less than 3 hours. Operator moved product to reach in freezer for rapid cooling. Second temperature taken 20 mins later, potato skins (41F - Cold Holding)
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Aug 29, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken tenders (51F - Cold Holding) at fry station and raw pork chops (50F - Cold Holding) at grill drawers, as per operator for one hour for both products.
High priority/03A-02-5/Return visit Aug 29, 2025 · Observed raw pork chops (48F - Cold Holding); raw ribeye (44F - Cold Holding); raw steak (46F - Cold Holding); at grill drawers. Admin Complaint
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed grill drawers reach in cooler ambient temperature 55F. Operator has maintenance order for grill drawers.
Basic/14-74-7/Return visit Aug 29, 2025 · Time Extended
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor in dish area. Operator cleaned floor.
Basic/36-22-4/Corrected On-Site/Return visit Aug 29, 2025 · Time Extended
Aug 22, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed Dishwasher (Temperature 158F). Operator temperature disc 154F. Operator has triple sink set up Triple Sink (DDBSA - 700ppm).
High priority/22-57-6/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken tenders (51F - Cold Holding) at fry station and raw pork chops (50F - Cold Holding) at grill drawers, as per operator for one hour for both products.
High priority/03A-02-5
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for DDBSA/Lactic acid. Operator found strips during inspection.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Corrected On-Site
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed grill drawers reach in cooler ambient temperature 55F. Operator has maintenance order for grill drawers.
Basic/14-74-7
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor in dish area. Operator cleaned floor.
Basic/36-22-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Observed dipper well not turned on properly. Operator turned on faucet.
Basic/10-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Apr 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter without vacuum breaker at mop sink
High priority/29-42-4
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup with no handle stored inside bacon at wait station. Operator removed cup.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee speaker stored on top of container of hot sauce in prep area. Operator removed speaker.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor in back prep area
Basic/36-22-4/Repeat Violation
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towel under cutting board at prep area.
Basic/21-04-4
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw catfish thawing in standing water at fryer station. Operator moved product to running water.
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on floor at prep area next to meat walk in cooler. Operator picked up bucket.
Basic/21-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Floor area(s) covered with standing water.ice machine Observed standing water on floor near ice machine. Manager removed water.
Basic/36-22-4/Corrected On-Site
Observed cutting board in poor repair near meat processing walk in cooler. Manager discarded and replaced cutting board.
Basic/14-11-5/Corrected On-Site
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from pipe underneath hand sink at dish area. Manager repaired during inspection.
Basic/29-11-4
Jun 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed near ice machine. Employee began removing water from floor.
Basic/36-22-4/Corrective Action Taken
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Observed floor in disrepair inside walk in freezer.
Basic/36-17-5
Observed forks not inverted at back area. Employee began inverting forks.
Basic/24-05-4/Corrective Action Taken
Mar 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed top of dishwashing machine soiled.
Basic/16-21-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance located above warewashing area.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walking cooler gaskets soiled and fan guards soiled at meat walk-in cooler.
Basic/23-03-4

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