Dania Beach, Broward County

PUYA URBAN CANTINA

2726 GRIFFIN RD, Dania Beach, FL 33312

FoodSeating
Latest violations
11
1 High Priority
Jun 8, 2026
City
Dania Beach
County
Broward
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
6

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jun 8, 2026

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 11

12A-07-5

Detail 24612941

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. 1. Employee put up hair with bare hands, then put on gloves without washing hands. Reviewed handwashing and gloves usage, employee washed hands and changed gloves. Corrected On-Site Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 24612939

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. 1. Cookline hand washing sink used to store bags of unwashed lettuce, operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 24612940

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 1. Lerwin new chef / manager hired less than 60 days. Repeat Violation Warning

32-12-6

Detail 24612931

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Warning

40-06-5

Detail 24612936

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. 1. Front line; employee purse stored on top of bulk rice, employee stored properly. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-22-4

Detail 24612935

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water at front line bar area by ice machines and reach in cooler used to store beverages. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 24612937

Basic - Food stored on floor. 1. Container of frozen raw beef stored on floor by triple sink, operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

10-07-4

Detail 24612933

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water 84F on cookline, less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator stored dry. Corrected On-Site Warning

29-49-6

Detail 24612938

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler left of cookline. Warning

06-01-5

Detail 24612932

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. 1. Containers of frozen raw meat observed thawing under no temperature control at triple sink area, operator removed. Corrective Action Taken Warning

13-03-4

Detail 24612934

Basic - Two female employees on cookline with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning

Apr 13, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 7Basic: 1Total: 10

12A-07-5

Detail 24509142

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee enter kitchen put on gloves and begin working with food without washing hands in kitchen area. Hand wash sink in dining room used as only hand wash sink. Discussed with operator Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-13: Observed employee enter building and put on gloves and begin handling utensils without washing hands. Instructed employee to remove gloves, wash hands. Admin Complaint Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 24509138

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw burger stored above ready to eat salsa in left side cook line flip top. Operator reorganized. Raw beef stored above cooked chicken wings in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-13: Raw chicken stored above ready to eat beef hot dogs in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized Admin Complaint Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 24509137

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bowl, towels stored in Dishwasher area hand wash sink. Operator removed, hand wash sink blocked by rack. Operator moved rack Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-13: Ware washing area hand wash sink blocked by garbage can, rack. Operator moved and made accessible Admin Complaint Corrected On-Site

53A-01-7

Detail 24509141

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Person in charge: Yuvall Miller Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-13: Manager lacking proof of manager certification Admin Complaint

53A-07-6

Detail 24509136

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Person In Charge Yuval Miller Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-13: Operator unable to provide at time of inspection Admin Complaint

16-37-1

Detail 24509140

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator unable to provide quaternary test kit at time of inspection Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-13: Operator unable to provide quaternary test kit at time of inspection Admin Complaint

53A-05-6

Detail 24509139

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-13: Observed 4 employees engaged in food handling. No certified food manager present in establishment Admin Complaint

16-62-1

Detail 24509134

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Operator unable to provide at time of inspection Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-13: Operator unable to provide at time of inspection. Admin Complaint

53B-01-5

Detail 24509143

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Operator unable to provide for any employees Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-13: Operator unable to provide at time of inspection Admin Complaint

08B-38-4

Detail 24509135

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of fries stored on floor on cook line. Operator moved to cooler Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-13: Cases of bread, fries stored on floor in walk in freezer Admin Complaint

Feb 11, 2026

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 15Basic: 7Total: 27

12A-07-5

Detail 24366611

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee enter kitchen put on gloves and begin working with food without washing hands in kitchen area. Hand wash sink in dining room used as only hand wash sink. Discussed with operator Warning

12A-25-4

Detail 24366628

High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee wipe face with towel then proceed to handle bin of washed produce without washing hands, instructed employee to wash hands Corrected On-Site Warning

50-17-3

Detail 24366630

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12-1-25. Observed food handling at time of inspection Admin Complaint

08A-05-6

Detail 24366612

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw burger stored above ready to eat salsa in left side cook line flip top. Operator reorganized. Raw beef stored above cooked chicken wings in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

29-34-4

Detail 24366632

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at mop sink with splitter attached Warning

11-27-4

Detail 24366614

Intermediate - 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. Provided to operator Warning

22-02-4

Detail 24366634

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener/blade soiled. Operator moved to ware washing area Corrective Action Taken Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 24366625

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bowl, towels stored in Dishwasher area hand wash sink. Operator removed, hand wash sink blocked by rack. Operator moved rack Corrected On-Site Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 24366619

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Person in charge: Yuvall Miller Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

53A-07-6

Detail 24366636

Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Person In Charge Yuval Miller Warning

16-37-1

Detail 24366626

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator unable to provide quaternary test kit at time of inspection Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 24366615

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning

16-62-1

Detail 24366637

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Operator unable to provide at time of inspection Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 24366629

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at ware washing hand wash sink/cook line hand wash sink. Operator provided Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 24366618

Intermediate - 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. Operator unable to provide for any employees Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

11-26-1

Detail 24366617

Intermediate - 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. Operator unable to provide for any employee. Provided to operator Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 24366631

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at ware washing hand wash sink, cook line hand wash sink. Operator provided Corrected On-Site Warning

02B-02-5

Detail 24366616

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Establishment serves steak per customer request. No consumer advisory posted. Provided to operator. Operator posted Corrected On-Site Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 24366623

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken wings prepared yesterday at 3pm not date marked. Operator date marked Corrected On-Site Warning

27-16-4

Detail 24366621

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Total lack of water at hand wash sink on cook line/ware washing area. Operator turned on water Corrected On-Site Warning

22-20-5

Detail 24366633

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at bar ice machine Warning

14-01-5

Detail 24366622

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to dispense rice at front line. Operator removed Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 24366624

Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of fries stored on floor on cook line. Operator moved to cooler Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

35B-02-4

Detail 24366613

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bag zapper located on shelf above cook line flip top. Operator removed Corrected On-Site Warning

12B-13-4

Detail 24366635

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Multiple drinks stored in flip top coolers. Operator removed Corrected On-Site Warning

22-16-4

Detail 24366620

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at middle cook line flip top Warning

21-10-4

Detail 24366627

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed throughout cook line instructed operator on set up of sanitizer bucket and storing soiled wiping cloths Corrected On-Site Warning

Oct 20, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

53A-01-7

Detail 24128621

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-20: Admin Complaint

53B-01-5

Detail 24128620

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-20: Admin Complaint

Aug 4, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 5

08A-05-6

Detail 23928665

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored over cooked chicken in the walk in cooler. Cooked chicken was moved Corrected On-Site

53A-01-7

Detail 23928669

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 23928666

Intermediate - 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. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 23928668

Basic - Food stored on floor. In the walk in freezer, cases of yuca are stored on the floor. The chef moved to boxes Corrected On-Site

08B-39-4

Detail 23928667

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. At the front bar, employee was cutting avocados with stickers still attached. The employee was educated to remove stickers prior to washing then prepping.

Mar 6, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.