UNCLE HANKS HIDEAWAY
78 CANAL ST, Miami Springs FL 33166 · 3052065282
Last inspected Mar 19, 2026 · 7 visits since March 2024
MAR 24
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MAR 25
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MAR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. Observed used cardboard boxes and used cases of fry oil in back patio area and not in dumpster.employee began placing items in dumpster.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2016023514 | May 10, 2016 | Jun 15, 2016 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 19, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate11 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 15 findingsThe state's own report →
Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a bottle of hydrogen peroxide stored on prep shelf next to ingredients. An employee removed bottle.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board at kitchen area soiled.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed eggs on menu not identified as raw product.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed no consumer advisory post anywhere at establishment. I printed advisory and operator posted advisory.
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Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO tank at bar area not secured.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed a hole in ceiling above kitchen entrance.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed metal pots on shelf at warewashing area not inverted.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license displayed is from October 1st, 2025.
Food stored on floor. Observed a case of fry oil on the floor at rear area.
Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. Observed used cardboard boxes and used cases of fry oil in back patio area and not in dumpster.employee began placing items in dumpster.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed at reach in cooler by microwave a knife stored in a container of raw chicken. Employee removed knife
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave at kitchen area soiled with food. Employee cleaned microwave.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at glass door reach in cooler no ambient thermometer. Operator placed an ambient thermometer in unit.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of reach in cooler near prep sink soiled with debris. Observed soda gun nozzle at bar area soiled. Employee began soaking soda gun to clean. Soda gun was cleaned.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in cooler at grill soiled with debris.
Nov 6, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 23, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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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.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed Coca Cola reach in cooler gasket torn in kitchen.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light missing shield inside kitchen.
Aug 22, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef by mashed potatoes inside reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator stored foods as per safety protocols.
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.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed Coca Cola reach in cooler gasket torn in kitchen.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in front of reach in cooler. Operator removed water and dried floor.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bottles of water stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed bottles of water.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven handle in kitchen. Operator removed tongs.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed flies tape over prep table in kitchen. Operator removed tape.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light missing shield inside kitchen.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed by Coca Cola reach in cooler.
Open dumpster lid. Operator closed dumpster lid.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container unlabeled by coffee machine. Operator labeled container.
Mar 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over cheese inside reach in cooler by kitchen entrance. Operator stored food correctly.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed in front and back of building.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser unlabeled in ware washing area. Operator labeled bottle.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed inside Bar.
Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed clean containers stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed them from floor.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed microwave handle missing on shelf in kitchen.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed inside Bar. Operator stored scoop handle up.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed missing shields inside kitchen.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand washing stations throughout kitchen.
Stored food not covered. Observed liquid eggs container uncovered inside reach in cooler. Operator covered container.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container unlabeled in kitchen. Operator labeled container.
Sep 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine 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 chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no Chlorine test kit.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed inside kitchen.
Mar 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no Chlorine Test Kit.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed inside kitchen.
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Operator removed bucket from floor.
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.