ZGC EQUATOR CORP
1228 SW 130 ST, Miami FL 33183 · 305-988-4091/ 78
Last inspected Dec 30, 2025 · 4 visits since May 2024
3 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed expired license; 10-25.
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in reach in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood system soiled with grease at time of inspection.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in reach in cooler across hand sink.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed expired license; 10-25.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs stored above veggies. Operator removed on site.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed expired food manager certificate; Carlos Penafiel 06-26-20.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in reach in freezer.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster; inspector provided via email.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy printed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood system soiled with grease at time of inspection.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in reach in cooler across hand sink.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster; inspector provided via email.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed for the standing reach in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with accumulation of grease.
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