VIP LOUNGE
4200 NW 21 ST, CONC J, Miami FL 33122 · 305-876-7676
Last inspected Jul 31, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 17 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 31, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled.
Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed dishwasher machine 133 F, operator reset dishwasher 181 F
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit onsite. Operator provided test kit
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training for Lesvania Garcia expired 07/13/2026,Mileidys Cruz expired 11/14/2025.
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled in the kitchen area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor under equipments soiled.
Stored food not covered. Observed cut fruit mixed, parfaits not covered in the front service area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled in the kitchen area.
Jan 30, 2026Inspection 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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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents ceiling vents in kitchen area soiled.
Food stored on floor. Observed case of oranges on the kitchen floor.
Stored food not covered. Observed case desserts, mixed fruits not covered at the buffet reach in cooler.
Oct 28, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 25, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Observed cut tomatoes, cut lettuce, pickles, onions self service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Operator put a sneezeguard.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed manager Jairo Arturo Villarraga with not manager certification.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided operator with form, operator completed form.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall by three compartment sink in disrepair.
Jan 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a book on top of the prep table.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall damage by the three compartment sink.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall by three compartment sink soiled
Sep 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided operator with form. operator provided form
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed fly hanging on the kitchen area. Operator removed them.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of oranges stored on the kitchen area floor.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled at the three compartment sink.
Mar 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food stored on floor. Observed case of water stored on the kitchen floor.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Three compartment sink, hole in the mop sink wall
Nov 27, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed operator thermometer reading 35 F
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed damage by the three compartment sink,next to dishwasher.
Sep 19, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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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.
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. For all employees.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed operator thermometer reading 35 F
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed damage by the three compartment sink,next to dishwasher.
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.