VITICO'S RESTAURANT
4114-4116 NW 167 ST, Miami Gardens FL 33054 · (786) 439-9847
Last inspected Aug 21, 2026 · 7 visits since December 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 wa provided to operator.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Manager replaced the bags immediately.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Stored food not covered. Observed Pork belly not covered inside walk in cooler. Manager covered the food immediately.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt and sugar in plastic containers not identified by the common name.
Jan 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken Milanese above cooked black beans inside walk in cooler. Employee inverted the items.
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. Info was provided.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed items inside the hand sink located next to the 3 compartment sink at the front counter. Employee moved them.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed mix ceviche inside front RIC from Sunday 1/04 ( as per employee ) without date.
Sep 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed frozen beef stored inside carry out shopping market bag. Employee discarded the no food grade bag and wrapped the food with plastic.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed 1 package of raw chicken above raw beef inside the freezer. Food items were already portioned. Manager corrected it.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed garlic in oil at 48F left outside for 20 minutes as per employee. Food was placed inside the cooler immediately.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on oven handles. Manager placed them inside the hot water.
Apr 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed carry out plastic shopping market bags used to store pork and beef. Person in charge changed the bags.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting boards.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towel or paper dispenser inside restrooms.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed mix ceviche, 3 leches, chocoflan and ham salad from Friday and Saturday with no date marking.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container with no handle used to dispense congrì.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed microwave exterior surface with accumulation of debris.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on oven handles. Employee moved them.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven and microwave with accumulation of old food residue.
Stored food not covered. Observed uncovered hamburger patties stored inside reach in cooler without protection.
Jan 15, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine soiled.
Oct 23, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over raw beef inside reach in freezer.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Cooked rice and pork held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside walk in cooler.
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 wa provided to operator.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels inside the restrooms.
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.
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine soiled.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Grease on wall behind cooking equipments.
Dec 22, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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