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VICTORY RESTAURANT & LOUNGE

3252 NE 1 AVE STE 107, Miami FL 33137 · 7867978164

Last inspected Jul 9, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats150
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2334168
Grade history
JUL 23
JAN 24
FEB 25
MAR 26
JUL 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 100+ droppings at dry storage second floor by Ac unit pipes. Observed approximately 50+ droppings on top of lid of containers with rice and grits at dry storage. Observed approximately 25 droppings at racks with clean plates at second floor storage. Observed approximately 10 droppings at hookah station at counter.
High priority/35A-04-4/Warning
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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $600

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
1--2016051511Oct 18, 2016Mar 17, 2017$600

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Jul 9, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Intermediate/16-62-1/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Jul 9, 2026 · Time Extended
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. By ware washing area.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Jul 9, 2026 · Time Extended
Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at bar area.
Basic/25-27-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Jul 9, 2026 · Time Extended
Jul 7, 2026■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation

Ordered shut on the spot. 19 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.

3 High priority4 Intermediate12 Basic
Show 19 findings ▾
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 100+ droppings at dry storage second floor by Ac unit pipes. Observed approximately 50+ droppings on top of lid of containers with rice and grits at dry storage. Observed approximately 25 droppings at racks with clean plates at second floor storage. Observed approximately 10 droppings at hookah station at counter.
High priority/35A-04-4/Warning
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked rice container as per chef today at 2pm, cooked rice (56F - Cold Holding), more than 6 hours.
High priority/01B-02-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked rice container as per chef today at 2pm, cooked rice (56F - Cold Holding), more than 6 hours.
High priority/03A-02-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards soiled across cook line prep area.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink used as a dump sink at bar and hookah station. Observed knives and towel inside hand sink at kitchen.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Intermediate/16-62-1/Repeat Violation/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at hand sink by hookah station. Observed no paper towel at hand sink ware washing area.Employee provided.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed near reach in freezer.
Basic/22-20-5/Warning
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4/Warning
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. By runners station.
Basic/51-11-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. By ware washing area.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed ice bucket stored on floor by ice machine. Employee stored properly.
Basic/24-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor by ware washing area.
Basic/36-22-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a hole at wall at food runners station.
Basic/36-24-5/Warning
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored above ice machine. Employee took to three compartment sink to be cleaned.
Basic/10-12-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe cook line utensil at room temperature 88°F.
Basic/10-07-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed above three compartment sink.
Basic/38-01-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean containers with raw vegetables at walk in cooler.
Basic/16-46-4/Warning
Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at bar area.
Basic/25-27-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Mar 13, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Establishment not maintaining oyster tags for 90 days.
Intermediate/01C-02-4/Return visit Mar 13, 2026 · Time Extended
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Intermediate/16-62-1/Return visit Mar 13, 2026 · Time Extended
No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. See stop sale. Observed 7 raw oysters in the drawers cook line with no tags.
Intermediate/01C-01-4/Return visit Mar 13, 2026 · Time Extended
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. By server area front counter.
Basic/51-11-4/Return visit Mar 13, 2026 · Time Extended
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.above prep area and three compartment sink.
Basic/36-34-5/Return visit Mar 13, 2026 · Time Extended
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer by bar area.
Basic/14-69-4/Return visit Mar 13, 2026 · Time Extended
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed above three compartment sink light shield in disrepair.
Basic/38-01-4/Return visit Mar 13, 2026 · Time Extended
Mar 10, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 25 recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority6 Intermediate15 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above open bags of cheese inside walk in cooler.
High priority/08A-05-6
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef container stored over raw salmon at drawers cook line. Employee rearranged.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed white rice (55F - Cold Holding); cooked macaroni (58F - Cold Holding) at walk in cooler from two days prior.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed white rice (55F - Cold Holding); cooked macaroni (58F - Cold Holding) at walk in cooler from two days prior. Observed butter (45F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (48F - Cold Holding) at walk in cooler as per employee received food today.
High priority/03A-02-5
Establishment not maintaining oyster tags for 90 days.
Intermediate/01C-02-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed green cutting boards soiled by prep area near cook line. Observed can opener soiled near oven prep table.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink bar area used as a dump sink. Observed hand sink with containers inside by prep area.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Intermediate/16-62-1
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at hand sink prep area.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. See stop sale. Observed 7 raw oysters in the drawers cook line with no tags.
Intermediate/01C-01-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. By server area front counter.
Basic/51-11-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.above prep area and three compartment sink.
Basic/36-34-5
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean plates and bowls not inverted by kitchen entrance rack.
Basic/24-05-4
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook at cook line.
Basic/13-03-4
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water stored on floor by bar area.
Basic/36-22-4
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bottles of water on floor by walk in cooler.
Basic/08B-38-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer by bar area.
Basic/14-69-4
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Basic/10-07-4/Repeat Violation
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed above three compartment sink light shield in disrepair.
Basic/38-01-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign at hand sink by hookah line.
Basic/31B-04-4
Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed by bar area.
Basic/25-27-4
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) by server area, employee prepared new solution, Recheck;Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm).
Basic/21-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container not labeled at prep area near oven.
Basic/02D-01-5/Repeat Violation
Feb 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Employee replaced water.
High priority/10-05-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled blade. Employee cleaned can opener at time of inspection.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test strips available.
Intermediate/16-37-1
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at ware wash area hand sink,Employee provided soap.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed on bathroom no covered receptacles. Available.
Basic/32-12-6/Repeat Violation
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt containers no labeled. Employee labeled salt container.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Jan 5, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen.
Basic/36-34-5
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-5
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed metal container with standing Water at 83°f located near cook line area. Operator discarded the water.
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Jul 24, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Repeat Violation
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed metal utensils inside hand wash sink kitchen. Operator removed during inspection.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensils.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Repeat Violation
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen. Operator provided during inspection.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
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. Reach in cooler is in disrepair, ambient temperature of 50°f. Observed no food stored during inspection.
Basic/14-74-7
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
Reach-in cooler walk in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-33-4

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.