WALRUS RODEO
5143 NE 2 AVE, Miami FL 33137 · 310-435-7766
Last inspected Apr 24, 2026 · 5 visits since February 2024
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5 inspections within 31 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed lamb meat sauce (126F - Hot Holding); as per employee prepared less than 1 hour at steam table. Employee reheat lamb meat sauce (167F - Reheating).
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Apr 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of training for Nicolas B., Alex D. Performing food preparation and hired more than 60 days.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at ice machine black mold-like substance.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket in reach in cooler across from pizza oven.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at bar area floor tiles in disrepair.
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Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed drain plug missing at dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in freezer across from three compartment sink.
Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler to the left of pizza oven.
Dec 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towel used as a liner in herbs at reach in cooler by oven.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef container stored over cooked potatoes container stored at reach in cooler across pizza oven. Employee stored properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed lamb meat sauce (126F - Hot Holding); as per employee prepared less than 1 hour at steam table. Employee reheat lamb meat sauce (167F - Reheating).
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
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 certificate expired for Brandon Osborne and Jeff Maxfield expired 11-16-25.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl no handle inside flour container by dry storage. Employee removed.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents soiled by ware washing area and prep area.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn across pizza oven.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap at back door.
Floor-mounted equipment that is not easily movable is not sealed to the floor and has legs that provide less than a 6-inch clearance between the floor and equipment. Observed reach in freezer across dishwasher.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed above shelves with clean containers.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee energy drink stored inside reach in cooler by oven. Employee removed.
May 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority5 Intermediate9 Basic
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Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed raw wahoo crudo offered in the menu not marked as a raw in the menu. Manager marked all menus with an asterisk.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
Oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with sanitizer not labeled at bar area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling with a small hole above tall freezer near ware washing area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling soiled at ware washing area and prep area.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean containers stored in dry storage not inverted.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn at pizza station.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap at back door exit.
Floor-mounted equipment that is not easily movable is not sealed to the floor and has legs that provide less than a 6-inch clearance between the floor and equipment. Observed reach in freezer stored on floor at warewashing area.
In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed 7 pairs of knives stored between wall and three compartment sink. Employee removed.
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Observed mop sink not accessible being blocked with containers.
Dec 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine next to back door.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at back door exit near ware washing area.
Floor-mounted equipment that is not easily movable is not sealed to the floor and has legs that provide less than a 6-inch clearance between the floor and equipment. Observed reach in freezer stored on floor at warewashing area.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container with oil stored on floor near hand sink at kitchen area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand sink bar area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt stored inside aluminum containers with no label at preparation area. Operator labeled.
Feb 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee preparation in back touched dill with bar hands. Product thrown away. Per management.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
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.