Kendall, Miami-Dade County

HOPE'S HUNGRY BEAR

10521 SW 109 CT, Kendall, FL 331763308

FoodNon-Seating
Latest violations
6
1 High Priority
Nov 21, 2025
City
Kendall
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

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.

Nov 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

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

08A-20-5

Detail 24208614

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw ground beef patties stored over raw sliced beef inside standing reach in cooler in back prep area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-21: Time Extended

53B-10-4

Detail 24208612

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed some employee training certificates missing date of birth. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-21: Time Extended

53B-14-5

Detail 24208610

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training expired for Andres G. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-21: Time Extended

36-34-5

Detail 24208609

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles dusty above cook line. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-21: Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 24208611

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn in back prep area. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-21: Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn and out of order reach in cooler in back prep area. Time Extended

29-20-5

Detail 24208613

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed hand sink draining slowly in dish area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-21: Time Extended

Nov 20, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 3Total: 9

08A-20-5

Detail 24206831

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw ground beef patties stored over raw sliced beef inside standing reach in cooler in back prep area.

35A-05-4

Detail 24206827

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed three live roaches crawling on top of clean containers and lids stored inside reach in cooler that is out of order. Reach in cooler is located in back kitchen area underneath prep table where food is prepped and stored.

31A-09-4

Detail 24206834

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed box stored inside hand sink in dish area. Operator removed box. Corrected On-Site

53A-05-6

Detail 24206829

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 4+ employees working without certified food manager present.

53B-10-4

Detail 24206826

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed some employee training certificates missing date of birth. Repeat Violation

53B-14-5

Detail 24206832

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training expired for Andres G.

36-34-5

Detail 24206830

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles dusty above cook line. Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 24206833

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn in back prep area. Repeat Violation

29-20-5

Detail 24206828

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed hand sink draining slowly in dish area.

Aug 1, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-05-6

Detail 23924304

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw sliced steak stored over sliced mushrooms and onions inside reach in cooler behind cook line.

53B-10-4

Detail 23924302

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed some employee training certificates missing date of birth

36-34-5

Detail 23924303

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent dusty above cook line. Repeat Violation

24-08-4

Detail 23924299

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet clean containers stacked on top of each other at dish area.

14-11-5

Detail 23924301

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn at standing reach in freezer and reach in cooler in back area. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23924300

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled next to cook line. Repeat Violation

Jan 31, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

03D-02-5

Detail 23521739

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked chicken (49F - Cooling) inside reach in cooler in back area. As per operator was cooked previous day and has been inside cooler since previous day.

01B-02-5

Detail 23521741

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked chicken (49F - Cooling) inside reach in cooler in back area. As per operator was cooked previous day and has been inside cooler since previous day.

36-34-5

Detail 23521742

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling and ceiling vents soiled with dust above dish area. Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 23521743

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer gaskets torn. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23521740

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in coolers at front counter. Repeat Violation

Oct 24, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-05-6

Detail 23307034

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cooked chicken inside of reach in cooler in back prep area.

12A-03-4

Detail 23307035

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands inside triple sink. Coached employee to wash hands in hand wash sink only.

36-34-5

Detail 23307036

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent dusty above cook line and in back area above triple sink. Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 23307033

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn at reach in freezer in back area. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 23307031

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers of raw chicken stored on floor in back prep area. Operator picked up chicken and placed inside reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23307032

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

Mar 21, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 3Total: 3

36-32-5

Detail 22736859

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed stained ceiling tiles, located near the restroom. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-21: Observed stained ceiling tiles, located near the restroom. Time Extended

36-34-5

Detail 22736858

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling vents throughout establishments. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-21: Observed soiled ceiling vents throughout establishments. Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 22736860

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn, located at front counter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-21: Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn, located at front counter. Time Extended

Jan 11, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 9

12A-07-5

Detail 22557901

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee touching her clothes and then putting on gloves without washing hands. Discussed and coached employee in hand washing proper methods. Employee washed hands. Corrective Action Taken Warning

11-27-4

Detail 22557904

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. Discussed with operator and provided email handout. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22557903

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. Discussed with operator and provided email form. Warning

36-32-5

Detail 22557898

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed stained ceiling tiles, located near the restroom. Warning

36-34-5

Detail 22557896

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling vents throughout establishments. Warning

40-06-5

Detail 22557902

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone stored near flat grill, located at front counter. Employee removed it. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-11-5

Detail 22557900

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn, located at front counter. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 22557899

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled, located at front counter. Observed standing reach in cooler fan guard soiled, located at prep area. Warning

36-27-5

Detail 22557897

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust, throughout establishment. Warning

Jul 24, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 7Total: 12

14-31-5

Detail 22142541

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed peppers stored directly inside thank you bags in reach in freezer inside kitchen. Operator stored them inside a food graded bag. Corrected On-Site

53A-10-4

Detail 22142542

Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed Operator did not know how to calibrate Probe Thermometer. Operator was trained by Inspector how to calibrate Probe Thermometer. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 22142535

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.

22-02-4

Detail 22142540

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled soda nozzles at front counter.

11-26-1

Detail 22142539

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.

22-20-5

Detail 22142537

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at front counter.,

24-26-4

Detail 22142534

Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed clean plastic containers stored on floor in front of Restroom. Operator removed them from floor. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 22142544

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal phone and in ears stored on prep table in kitchen. Operator removed everything. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

13-03-4

Detail 22142536

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged with food preparation without hair restraint inside kitchen. Operator provided a hair restraint. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 22142538

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet plastic containers stored on shelf over three compartment sink.

23-03-4

Detail 22142543

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

02D-01-5

Detail 22142533

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt containers at front counter.

Sep 1, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

36-32-5

Detail 21324619

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair by restroom.

08B-49-4

Detail 21324621

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food stored inside the reach in cooler located at the back prep area. Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 21324620

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellphones on top of prep table by seasonings at the front counter area, operator removed cellphones. Corrected On-Site

Dec 6, 2021

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

03A-02-5

Detail 20705255

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese (51°F - Cold Holding); ham (52°F - Cold Holding) at the front line as per operator less than 1 hour. Observed raw beef patties (50°F - Cold Holding) as per operator less than 1 hour operator placed food in the freezer. Repeat Violation

36-32-5

Detail 20705257

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Restrooms entrance.

08B-49-4

Detail 20705254

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employees beverages stored in the reach in cooler located at the prep area. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 20705256

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

Sep 10, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 7

03A-02-5

Detail 20500440

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese (55°F - Cold Holding) cooked chicken (49°F - Cold Holding) stored at the front counter line as per operator less than 1 hour, operator placed food in other cooler.

12A-03-4

Detail 20500441

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands in the 3 compartment sink.

36-32-5

Detail 20500444

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Restroom area. Repeat Violation

13-03-4

Detail 20500442

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 1 employee prepping food with no hair net at the back prep area. Repeat Violation

24-08-4

Detail 20500446

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

14-33-4

Detail 20500445

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. 2 doors reach in cooler located across from slicers.

14-12-4

Detail 20500443

Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Observed a broken lid used to stored beef, operator replaced lid. Corrected On-Site