WHITNEY'S RESTAURANT
9090 S DADELAND BLVD, Miami FL 33156 · (305)663-1035
Last inspected Feb 20, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections within 32 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (57 F - Cold Holding) at buffet area. As per manager for less than 30 minutes.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Feb 20, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry dish racks.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage to several tiles near triple sink.
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. Observed 1 reach in freezer across cook line no longer working. As per operator, used as storage. No TCS foods stored inside. Observed "cooler #2" with ambient temp of 52F. The following TCS foods stored inside for less than 2 hours: sliced tomato (56F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (52F - Cold Holding); turkey slices (51F - Cold Holding). Operator called technician and placed TCS foods into blast chiller.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed in small freezer at kitchen entrance.
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Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in multiple coolers.
Feb 19, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs over cheese and cooked soup in reach in across cook line.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw ground beef stored above raw beef steaks. Operator corrected during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed "cooler #2" with ambient temp of 52F. The following TCS foods stored inside for less than 2 hours: sliced tomato (56F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (52F - Cold Holding); turkey slices (51F - Cold Holding). Operator called technician and placed TCS foods into blast chiller.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry dish racks.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage to several tiles near triple sink.
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. Observed 1 reach in freezer across cook line no longer working. As per operator, used as storage. No TCS foods stored inside. Observed "cooler #2" with ambient temp of 52F. The following TCS foods stored inside for less than 2 hours: sliced tomato (56F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (52F - Cold Holding); turkey slices (51F - Cold Holding). Operator called technician and placed TCS foods into blast chiller.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on cook line.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on cook line; 100F. Operator placed directly onto flat top to bring to 135F.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed in small freezer at kitchen entrance.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in multiple coolers.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in reach in #1 and #2.
Dec 1, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled shelves where tulle sink is; dry dishes are stored.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed eggs Benedict and avocado toast on menu with no indicator for raw/undercooked.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry dishes racks next to triple sink. Observed on dry food racks.
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. Observed walk in cooler #5 not working. As per operator; waiting on part. No TCS. Foods stored inside.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed in dry food storage.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in next to steam table.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed on shelf in reach in under meat slicer.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed where triple sink is.
Sep 30, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in walk in next to produce cooler: raw beef items over raw fish items. Operator had employees change order on site.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in warmer: maduros (121F - Hot Holding); pork chops (130F - Hot Holding). As per operator, less than 1 hour. Chef placed items in oven to reheat.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled shelves where tulle sink is; dry dishes are stored.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed eggs Benedict and avocado toast on menu with no indicator for raw/undercooked.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry dishes racks next to triple sink. Observed on dry food racks.
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. Observed walk in cooler #5 not working. As per operator; waiting on part. No TCS. Foods stored inside.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed in dry food storage.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in next to steam table.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed on shelf in reach in under meat slicer.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed beef in standing water. Operator turned cold water on. As per chef, less than 1 hour.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed where triple sink is.
Mar 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda nozzles soiled, observed slicer soiled.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of bread stored on the walk in freezer floor.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of a kitchen reach in freezer
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves with rusted.
No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. FL98799, FL98798,FL 123243, FL123244 with not boiler certification
Oct 7, 2024Inspection 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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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed garlic in oil (50 F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler preparation area. As per operator over night. Operator segregated the garlic in oil to discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed garlic in oil (50 F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler preparation area. As per operator over night. And pico de gallon (52 F - Cold Holding) as per operator for less than one hour. Operator segregated the garlic in oil to discarded. And send the pico de gallo to the walk in cooler for rapid cooling.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a spray bottle with sanitizer stored at the table next to water, and orange juice at dining area. Operator removed the spray bottle.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed three cutting boards no longer cleanable at kitchen area.
Mar 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw pooled eggs stored over raw salmon and raw white fish. And raw beef stored over raw fish at standing reach in cooler preparation area. Manager relocated the products.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed bolognese sauce date marked 02-18-24 and Alfredo sauce date marked 03-15-2024 at reach in cooler preparation area. And Marsala sauce date marked 03-19-2024 at walk-in cooler. Operator segregated the products to be discarded.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed bolognese sauce date marked 02-18-24 and Alfredo sauce date marked 03-15-2024 at reach in cooler preparation area. And Marsala sauce date marked 03-19-2024 at walk-in cooler. Operator segregated the products to be discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (57 F - Cold Holding) at buffet area. As per manager for less than 30 minutes.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed white raw fish bearing the label inside of reduced oxygen package at walk in cooler 1. As per operator the fish is under thawed process. Manager opened the individual package.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water under preparation sink located in front of the grill where the tiles are broken. And at three compartment sink area.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles broken at preparation area under preparation sink in front of the grill.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from faucet of preparation sink located in front of the grill.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Dec 7, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 4, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef and raw fish stored over precooked chicken wings at standing reach in cooler cook line. Operator relocated the products.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef stored over raw fish at reach in cooler cook line. Operator relocated the products.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cream cheese (70 F - Cold Holding); butter (68 F - Cold Holding) at buffet area. As per operator for less than one hour. Operator removed the products to a walk in cooler for rapid cooling.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a spray bottle with sanitizer on a shelf at preparation area. Spray bottle was removed.
Establishment packaging time/temperature control for safety food using a reduced oxygen method that does not control the growth of and toxin formation of C. botulinum and the growth of Listeria monocytogenes. Establishment does not have an approved variance from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed raw beef inside of ROP at walk-in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. Can opener was moved to the dishwasher area to be cleaned.
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle as per operator with sanitizer not labeled. Operator moved the spray bottle to be labeled.
Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Observed apples not wrapped at buffet area. Operator removed the apples to be wrapped. Observed the apples were wrapped.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At cook line.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed a Leaking faucet at preparation sink.
Wiping cloths used for occasional spills on tableware (utensils, plates or bowls served to the consumer) not dry and used just for that purpose. Observed an employee cleaned up the floor with the wiping cloth used for occasional spills and letting the wiping cloth on the preparation table. Manager was informed and the wiping cloth was removed from the cooking line.
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