VECINOS
3101 INDIAN CREEK DR, Miami Beach FL 33140 · 305.7638006
Last inspected Aug 18, 2025 · 6 visits since September 2023
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AUG 25
— STEADY
5 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed marinated chicken above raw steak. Chef inverted them.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2025034348 | Mar 10, 2025 | May 27, 2025 | $160 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Aug 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed marinated chicken above raw steak. Chef inverted them.
Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed painting brush used to add butter to the bread.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed accumulation of dust on the ceiling tiles in the kitchen.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee engaged in food prep without hair restraint. Employee laced his hat on.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer gaskets with accumulation of some mold like substance not labeled.
Mar 10, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee trainings expired on 10/24.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current Food license is not displayed.
Jan 7, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Consumer advisory was printed and displayed.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee trainings expired on 10/24.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current Food license is not displayed.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed 16 oz disposable cup box stored on the dry storage floor.
Aug 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Expired chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed expired. Chlorine test kit expired 8/2023 and quay test kit expired on 7/2024.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Missing measuring device to check hot water as sanitizer.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Missing food handler training for Francisco Tobar, Manuel Domis,, Erik Lokan.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed some pots and pans not inverted on rack.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like substance on reach in freezer gaskets.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. observed sugar inside plastic container without label to identify the product. Employee identified the product by the common name immediately.
Feb 22, 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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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of old debris on storage located at the ground floor. Employee swept the floor immediately.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed bottom of the plastic ice bucket is broken.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like substance on reach in freezer gaskets ( chest freezer located at the ground floor in the storage).
Sep 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. observed container with no handle used to dispense flour. Container was moved to the 3 compartment sink.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Missing ambient thermometer for reach cooler located underneath the service window. Employee placed a thermometer inside.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container with flour without label.. Employee labeled it immediately.
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.