Brownsville, Miami-Dade County

WORLD FAMOUS THEO'S SEAFOOD & PASTA

2230 NW 62 ST, Brownsville, FL 33147

FoodNon-Seating
Latest violations
0
No violations
Apr 16, 2026
City
Brownsville
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
9

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.

Apr 16, 2026

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 15, 2026

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 3Basic: 7Total: 10

22-02-4

Detail 24513727

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed lite blue cutting board with cut marks next to 3 compartment sink. Manager discarded cutting board during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 24513725

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed empty sanitizer bucket inside handwashing sink behind front counter. Employee removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 24513728

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/. Observed 7 employees on duty with out Certified Manager present . Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 24513731

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach next to flat grill at cook line. Manager cleaned during inspection. Warning

36-73-4

Detail 24513726

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with food residue and grease under cooking equipment. Warning

36-17-5

Detail 24513722

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tile missing next to oven at cook line. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 24513730

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container with cooking oil being stored on the floor next to frying station. Employee removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site Warning

10-08-5

Detail 24513724

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop stored inside ice machine. Employee removed, discarded ice and stored properly. Corrected On-Site Warning

10-20-4

Detail 24513723

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in use tong being stored on oven door handle. Employee removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-16-4

Detail 24513729

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled with water and food debris at cook line. Employee cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

Oct 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 11

50-17-3

Detail 24121151

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 10-01-25.

08A-04-5

Detail 24121150

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce.

22-02-4

Detail 24121148

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with food debris on top preparation table.

31A-11-4

Detail 24121147

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residue inside handwashing sink behind front counter. Employee cleaned properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 24121149

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink behind front counter. Employee provided during inspection. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 24121142

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil being stored on the floor next metal dry storage rack. Employee removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

33-19-4

Detail 24121143

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed on the ground discarded cardboard boxes next to dumpster.

14-69-4

Detail 24121141

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer behind front counter. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 24121145

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed side of preparation table /reach in cooler soiled with white substance in kitchen area.

12B-13-4

Detail 24121146

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed opened employee drink inside reach in cooler in preparation area. Employee discarded during inspection. Corrected On-Site

22-16-4

Detail 24121144

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach

Jan 15, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 6Total: 11

50-17-3

Detail 23479622

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.Observed license expired 10-01-2024.

31A-11-4

Detail 23479619

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice inside handwashing sink behind front counter.

16-37-1

Detail 23479621

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

31B-02-4

Detail 23479623

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink across from employee bathroom. Employee provided paper towels during inspection. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 23479626

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no handwashing soap at handwashing sink across employee bathroom. Employee provided soap during inspection. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 23479618

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of heavy cream on the floor across fro reach in cooler. Employee removed and stored inside reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site

33-11-4

Detail 23479628

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

23-03-4

Detail 23479627

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed side on reach in cooler soiled with white substance across from preparation table.

33-16-4

Detail 23479620

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

22-16-4

Detail 23479624

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled with food debris across from preparation area.

25-06-4

Detail 23479625

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go containers not inverted in front of service widow .employee inverted during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Jul 24, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 23, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 6

08A-20-5

Detail 22997261

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs on top of raw marinated beef, Chef removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 22997264

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked rice (48F - Cold Holding); at reach in cooler behind prep line -as per Chef more than 4 hours. Chef discarded product during inspection. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22997263

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at reach in cooler behind prep line cooked rice (48F - Cold Holding); raw salmon bites (47F - Cold Holding); raw beef (50F - Cold Holding); seafood mix (48F - Cold Holding); As per chef less than 3 hours , chef removed product to reach in freezer to cool down . Warning

16-37-1

Detail 22997262

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips on premises. Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 22997265

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no hand soap at handwashing sink next to dry storage area. Employee provided soap during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 22997260

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Warning

Feb 16, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 9Total: 12

12A-05-4

Detail 22651971

High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee drinking from a cup, then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment without washing hands at kitchen. Manager coached employee in proper hand washing. Corrected On-Site

50-17-3

Detail 22651970

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 10/01/2023. Manager renew license at time of inspection. Confirmation number237476956 Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 22651978

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitizer bucket inside hand wash sink by front counter. Repeat Violation

32-12-5

Detail 22651976

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed inside employee bathroom.

14-09-4

Detail 22651977

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed vegetable cutting board groove, at kitchen

13-07-4

Detail 22651974

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing a wrist watch while preparing food.

14-11-5

Detail 22651972

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed two door cooler missing a handle.

10-20-4

Detail 22651969

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven do handles. Employee removed tongs from oven do handle Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

38-07-4

Detail 22651967

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed between kitchen and ware washing area lights no shields.

31B-04-4

Detail 22651975

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand sink at the kitchen. Repeat Violation

42-01-4

Detail 22651973

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop inside bucket no properly stored. Repeat Violation

21-12-4

Detail 22651968

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed towel on top of preparation tables no stored in sanitizing solution. Repeat Violation

Jun 19, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 11Total: 16

03A-02-5

Detail 22068324

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed marinated chicken wings (48F - Cold Holding) as per employee less than 4 hours. Employee add ice bag to cooldown. Corrective Action Taken

11-27-4

Detail 22068331

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 form during inspection.

22-02-4

Detail 22068322

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled white cutting board in kitchen area.

53A-05-6

Detail 22068325

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/

31B-02-4

Detail 22068333

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the kitchen area. Employee restocked during inspection. Corrected On-Site

23-24-4

Detail 22068323

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled handles in all units in kitchen area.

50-09-4

Detail 22068321

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

40-06-5

Detail 22068328

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal phone in preparation table.

13-03-4

Detail 22068326

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

10-20-4

Detail 22068330

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in kitchen area.

23-03-4

Detail 22068329

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in cooler in kitchen area.

12B-13-4

Detail 22068327

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed in reach in cooler at cook line. Employee discarded during inspection.

08B-12-5

Detail 22068334

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked rice container not covered in reach in cooler.

42-01-4

Detail 22068336

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

21-09-4

Detail 22068332

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed in kitchen area.

21-07-4

Detail 22068335

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm) Employee discarded and replaced with a new solution. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm) Corrected On-Site

Nov 14, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 9

52-03-4

Detail 21570321

Intermediate - Establishment advertised crab on menu/menu board but served imitation crab. Observed imitation crab used in crab cakes, and added crab meat and not identified as imitation.

02B-02-5

Detail 21570319

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed no consumer advisory for steaks offered to customers preference. Provided operator with consumer advisory. Corrective Action Taken

13-03-4

Detail 21570315

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee cooking food with no hair restraint.

14-11-5

Detail 21570322

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets on cook line and at front counter are torn.

36-22-4

Detail 21570323

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Operator began mopping water. Corrective Action Taken

10-07-4

Detail 21570317

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at room temperature Operator began heating up water for utensils Corrective Action Taken

31B-04-4

Detail 21570318

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Provided operator with hand wash sign. Corrective Action Taken

25-06-4

Detail 21570316

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service bowls not inverted. Operator inverted bowls. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 21570320

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar and seasonings at grill area missing label operator added label. Corrected On-Site