THE LICKING SOUTH LLC
10918 SW 184 ST, Miami FL 33157
Last inspected Dec 19, 2025 · 8 visits since October 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
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.
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5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $560
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2017038624 | Jul 19, 2017 | Sep 28, 2017 | $560 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Dec 19, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee was not sanitizing utensils after she washed them. Employee was coached how to sanitize utensils properly.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Adiris Mora, Carlos T, Jacqueline A, Wilberto G, Obensom J. Over 2 months.
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.
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Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
Dec 11, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate9 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee was not sanitizing utensils after she washed them. Employee was coached how to sanitize utensils properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Chicken rolls (46° F cold holding) inside the reach in cooler date marked on 12/10/25. Stop sale was issued. Also observed white rice at 46°F inside the reach in cooler date marked on 12/10.
Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Employee doing dishes was not able to answer how to sanitize utensils.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Adiris Mora, Carlos T, Jacqueline A, Wilberto G, Obensom J. Over 2 months.
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed flan not date marked inside the reach in cooler at the front.
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 7 salmon packages commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Stop sale was issued.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a bracelet.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed equipment not properly air dried wet nesting on the hall next to the kitchen.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed next to the 3 compartment sink in the kitchen.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on top of the ice machine. Employee removed it.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
Jun 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed eggs stored over shredded cheese at reach in cooler at preparation area. Manager stored eggs correctly.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a handlers cup used to portion cooked rice. Manager removed cup from rice.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting boards at preparation area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on top of cutting board during food preparation. Employee removed phones from on top of cutting board.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in the wall at employee restroom. Manager spoke with repairman during inspection.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth in handwashing sink, not stored in sanitizing solution.
Mar 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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. Observed COOKED RICE (48F - Cooling) as per employee more than six hours.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat food at reach in cooler next to ice machine. Employee moved eggs to bottom shelf away from ready to eat food.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed RAW CHICKEN WINGS (48F - Cooling) as per employee more than four hours. Observed COOKED RICE (48F - Cooling) as per employee more than six hours. Observed salmon filets and snapper fillets in original ROP package thawed in each in cooler at kitchen area.
Time/temperature control for safety food removed from cold holding for necessary preparation rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit during the preparation process and was not cooled back down to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed RAW CHICKEN WINGS (48F - Cooling) as per employee more than four hours.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed air blower on cutting board at work station at rear of kitchen. Operator removed during inspection.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic tub on handwashing sink at kitchen area. Employee removed tub.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed salmon filets and snapper fillets in original ROP package thawed in each in cooler at kitchen area.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a hole on the bathroom wall next to toilet.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloth not stored in sanitizer solution at work station next to wok stove at kitchen area.
Mar 28, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On the preparation table at cook line observed heavy cream (80F - Cold Holding), as per employee for less than 4 hours, employee placed it back in the cooler to rapidly cool.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residue in the hand sink located next to the three compartment sink.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of Manager training for Keela Rrussell working for over 30 day not proof of training.
Dec 4, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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.
Oct 5, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 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 in the hot holding unit by the fryers turkey wings (116F - Hot Holding); cooked chicken (116F - Hot Holding), as per chef for less than 4 hours, employee 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.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Keela Russell
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Oct 4, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the hot holding unit by the fryers turkey wings (116F - Hot Holding); cooked chicken (116F - Hot Holding), as per chef for less than 4 hours, employee reheating the food.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Provided big 6 poster to operator.
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.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Keela Russell
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.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
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.