UNIVERS RESTAURANT
715 NE 119 ST, North Miami FL 33168 · 7864881449
Last inspected Jun 12, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
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. Poster was provided to operator
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jun 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler/Freezer shelves rusted.
Oct 22, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 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. Poster was provided to operator
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Aug 22, 2025Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 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. Poster was provided to operator
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/. Steam table display was added to front counter.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Oct 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
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shel soiled.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on top of the pre table. Managed put it inside the sanitizer.
Apr 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate11 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee wearing gloves without washing hands. Instructed in correct procedures.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked turkey (47F - Cold Holding); boiled eggs (54F - Cold Holding)at cook line, as per employee less than 2 hours. Employee moved food to walk in cooler.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty utensils stored on HWS next to 3 compartment sink.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed across cook line.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed across cook line.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed on unisex bathroom.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed Togo bags stored on dirty rack next to front counter.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed on screen back door.
Food stored on floor. Observed bananas case stored on walk in cooler floor.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil in standing water at 98°F at cook line.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed across cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in all units at cook line.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at cook line.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed at cook line.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt container not identified with common name, at preparation area.
Aug 29, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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. Wrong chemical test kit. Manager needs chemical test kit for chlorine.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Food employee no hair restraint in preparation area.
Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor. Observed light in disrepair food preparation area inside the kitchen. As per manager the issue happened today, she called the technician. He will be in the establishment tomorrow to fix it.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on top of the preparation table.
Aug 24, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tong in a dirty water 80°F. Manager changed the water and placed it on the steam table.
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. Poster was provided to operator
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Wrong chemical test kit. Manager needs chemical test kit for chlorine.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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. Form was provided to operator
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler door soiled
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Food employee no hair restraint in preparation area.
Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor. Observed light in disrepair food preparation area inside the kitchen. As per manager the issue happened today, she called the technician. He will be in the establishment tomorrow to fix it.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cooking equipments and under the shelves in kitchen area
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink by cooking line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on top of the preparation table.
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