Brownsville, Miami-Dade County

WORLD FAMOUS RIB SHACK & SEAFOOD II

3171 NW 46 ST, Brownsville, FL 33142

FoodNon-Seating
Latest violations
4
1 High Priority
Apr 8, 2026
City
Brownsville
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Delinquent / Active
Inspections
8

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 8, 2026

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 4

50-17-3

Detail 24500893

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired since October 1, 2025. Admin Complaint

53A-01-7

Detail 24500894

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

53B-01-5

Detail 24500891

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

14-09-4

Detail 24500892

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning

Oct 3, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

50-17-3

Detail 24087862

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license Expired 10-01-2025.

31B-02-4

Detail 24087863

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided paper towels onsite. Corrected On-Site

23-24-4

Detail 24087861

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on reach in cooler door handle. Operator cleaned onsite. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 24087865

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed excessive cut marks on cutting board. Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 24087864

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Repeat Violation

21-12-4

Detail 24087860

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed WC on top of prep table. Operator placed it inside bucket onsite.

Oct 3, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

14-09-4

Detail 24087866

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple cutting boards with excessive cut marks in kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-03: Observed multiple cutting boards with excessive cut marks in kitchen area. Time Extended

22-08-4

Detail 24087867

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed soiled interior of microwave at kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-03: Observed soiled interior of microwave at kitchen area. Time Extended

Apr 22, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Basic: 10Total: 10

36-32-5

Detail 23725097

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile in disrepair inside the customers restroom. Warning

14-09-4

Detail 23725093

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple cutting boards with excessive cut marks in kitchen area. Warning

24-08-4

Detail 23725092

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed at the dry rack by 3 compartment sink. Warning

51-09-4

Detail 23725100

Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed 15 seats inside establishment and license is approved for 0 seats/NOST. Warning

35B-01-4

Detail 23725099

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at the bottom of rear exit door. Warning

21-04-4

Detail 23725094

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed in kitchen prep area. Operator removed wiping cloth from underneath cutting board. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

22-08-4

Detail 23725091

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed soiled interior of microwave at kitchen area. Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 23725098

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand sink by 3 compartment sink. Repeat Violation Warning

23-03-4

Detail 23725096

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

02D-01-5

Detail 23725095

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple plastic containers with liquid/sauces and no labels in kitchen area. Warning

Jan 9, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 8

53B-02-5

Detail 23464399

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Santo Tamayra and Gale hired more than 60 days with no employee training. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-09: At the time of the callback inspection Tamayra and Gale no longer work in the establishment. Manuel Santo hired more than 60 days with no proof of employee training. Admin Complaint

22-31-4

Detail 23464398

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed storage area shelves with rust. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-09: Observed storage area shelves with rust. Time Extended

02C-02-5

Detail 23464400

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed macaroni and cheese, brisket, pork sauce and prepped chicken wings made 3 days ago as per operator. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-09: Observed macaroni and cheese, brisket, pork sauce and prepped chicken wings made 2 days ago as per operator. Time Extended

51-09-4

Detail 23464395

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed 18 seats in the establishment, with a bar section and 4 tables. License is approved for 0 seats. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-09: Observed 18 seats in the establishment, with a bar section and 4 tables. License is approved for 0 seats. Time Extended

08B-38-4

Detail 23464393

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil stored on the floor in the kitchen, operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-09: Observed cooking oil stored on the floor in the kitchen. Time Extended

21-04-4

Detail 23464396

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-09: In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 23464394

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled in reach in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-09: Observed gaskets soiled in reach in cooler. Time Extended

42-01-4

Detail 23464397

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-09: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Time Extended

Nov 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 5Basic: 8Total: 14

03B-01-6

Detail 23334452

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed yellow rice (129F - Hot Holding) stored on the steam table for less than 2 hours, as per operator lights went out and didn't notice the unit turned off. Operator started to reheat item and restarted unit. Corrected On-Site

53B-02-5

Detail 23334451

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Santo Tamayra and Gale hired more than 60 days with no employee training. Warning

22-31-4

Detail 23334454

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed storage area shelves with rust. Warning

02D-02-4

Detail 23334459

Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed sugar, rice and flour in containers under prep table with no name label. Operator placed names. Corrected On-Site Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 23334449

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed macaroni and cheese, brisket, pork sauce and prepped chicken wings made 3 days ago as per operator. Warning

41-17-4

Detail 23334455

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed bottle with fabuloso with no name label. Operator placed name. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-20-5

Detail 23334450

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

51-09-4

Detail 23334447

Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed 18 seats in the establishment, with a bar section and 4 tables. License is approved for 0 seats. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 23334456

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil stored on the floor in the kitchen, operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Warning

21-04-4

Detail 23334453

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 23334457

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

23-03-4

Detail 23334446

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

06-01-5

Detail 23334448

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed grouper filets and pork chops thawing in standing water. Operator placed items in 3 compartment sink and turned on water. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

42-01-4

Detail 23334458

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

Jan 5, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

Call Back - Complied

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

50-08-7

Detail 22548040

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Observed establishment open for business and serving customers before obtaining satisfactory inspection report and license from division. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Observed establishment open for business and serving customers before obtaining satisfactory inspection report and license from division. Warning Time Extended

08A-02-6

Detail 22548038

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef stored over cooked pork at reach in freezer across from 3 compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef stored over cooked pork at reach in freezer across from 3 compartment sink. Warning Time Extended

11-27-4

Detail 22548037

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: 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. Warning Time Extended

51-16-7

Detail 22548041

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment not approved for seating, observed 50 seats available. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment not approved for seating, observed 50 seats available. Warning Time Extended

11-26-1

Detail 22548039

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: 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. Warning Time Extended

51-09-4

Detail 22548042

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed establishment approved for 0 seats, observed 50 seats available. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed establishment approved for 0 seats, observed 50 seats available. Warning As per the operator new plans we're submitted this week. Time Extended

Aug 15, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 7Basic: 6Total: 18

50-08-7

Detail 22205721

High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Observed establishment open for business and serving customers before obtaining satisfactory inspection report and license from division. Warning

08A-02-6

Detail 22205710

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef stored over cooked pork at reach in freezer across from 3 compartment sink. Warning

08A-20-5

Detail 22205712

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 22205708

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw catfish (47F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler at cook line. As per person in charge, more than 4 hours. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22205715

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw catfish (47F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler at cook line. As per person in charge, more than 4 hours. Warning

11-27-4

Detail 22205717

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. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 22205714

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with mold like substance. Observed oven mitts soiled with old food debris. Observed ice holster soiled. Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 22205719

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed person in charge, Ike no proof of food manager certification. Warning

51-16-7

Detail 22205706

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment not approved for seating, observed 50 seats available. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 22205722

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. Observed food employees leah, and gabby no proof of employee training. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22205705

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. Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 22205709

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed containers of peach cobbler and potato salad not date marked at reach in cooler at front counter. As per person in charge, items were prepared 3 days prior. Warning

06-09-1

Detail 22205716

Basic - 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 raw fish stored inside reduced oxygen packaging at reach in cooler at cook line. Employee cut all packages. Corrected On-Site Warning

51-09-4

Detail 22205720

Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed establishment approved for 0 seats, observed 50 seats available. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 22205707

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers of oil stored on floor at cook line. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 22205718

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled with black substance at cook line. Warning

22-16-4

Detail 22205711

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Located across from 3 compartment sink. Warning

21-12-4

Detail 22205713

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at cook line. Warning