Dec 4, 2025
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
1014 71 ST, Miami Beach, FL 33141
Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.
Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink at front counter used to stored soiled glasses.
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine at front counter soiled with black mold-like substance.
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Repeat Violation
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Repeat Violation
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board at cook line with deep cuts.
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed hand wash sink at front counter missing handle.
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic jug of oil stored on floor in kitchen. Employee placed oil on shelf. Corrected On-Site
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of 3 door reach in freezer in kitchen.
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand wash sink in kitchen, front counter and restrooms. Repeat Violation
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Information was provided.
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Missing chlorine test kit.
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Missing self closing for restroom doors.
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the restrooms.
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed containers of medicine stored inside of reach in cooler at front counter. Owner removed medicine from reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs stored over raw beef inside of reach in cooler at cook line. Owner placed items in proper order. Corrected On-Site
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed old license posted. Repeat Violation
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with cut marks and is no longer cleanable at prep station inside of kitchen. Repeat Violation
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizer bucket. Employee placed wet wiping cloth in sanitizer solution. Corrected On-Site
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment open and serving food with an expired license from DBPR since 10/1/2023. Owner paid the license while I was conducting the inspection, but the system has not update the payment. Corrected On-Site
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken above oranges. Employee moved the raw chicken to a different shelf . Corrected On-Site
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a container inside the hand sink located in the kitchen. Employee moved it. Corrected On-Site
Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink. Observed accumulation of grease and residue inside 3 compartment sink. Employee cleaned it immediately. Corrected On-Site
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed accumulation of grease on cooler handles ( underneath the oven ).
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer/ container or rack. Observed clean silverware stored inside dirty container. Employee washed it. Corrected On-Site
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Repeat Violation
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler doors ( exterior surface with accumulation of grease)
Basic - Reach-in cooler/ freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed food residues on freezer compartment in the cold equipment underneath the service window.
Complaint Full
Call Back - Complied
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed excessive marks on white long cutting board located in the kitchen. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-13: Time Extended
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-13: Time Extended
Complaint Full
Warning Issued
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken above raw beef inside reach in freezer ( those products are not commercially packaged). Owner moved the chicken to a different unit. Corrected On-Site
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed ham/cheese empanada at 49 F, caprese empanada at 50 F, Spinach empanada at 50.3 F, and 4 cheese empanada at 49.3 F stored at the front cooler ( more than 4 hrs ).
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham/cheese empanada at 49 F, Spicy beef empanada at 50 F, Spinach empanada at 50.3 F, and 4 cheese empanada at 49.3 F stored at the front cooler ( more than 4 hrs ).
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Front hand sink. Owner restocked the station. Corrected On-Site
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 1 employee working in the establishment without being certified as food handler ( Sofia Vandan).
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed some mold like substance inside the ice machine. Repeat Violation
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed cooler ambient temperature at 45 F.
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed excessive marks on white long cutting board located in the kitchen. Repeat Violation
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Repeat Violation
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven handle. Repeat Violation
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Vertical reach in Freezer located in the kitchen.
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed forks, knives stored at the front with food contact surface up.
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed pasta and chocolate dessert stored inside front reach in freezer in uncovered containers. Owner covered the food. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed vegetables stored inside a plastic shopping market bag. Owner changed it immensely. Corrected On-Site
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Info was provided. Corrective Action Taken
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink at the front area blocked by sparkling waters.
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed some mold like substance inside the ice machine located in the front.
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board on the top of salad cooler.
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed at the kitchen area.
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed broken lids covering food containers with beef inside reach in cooler drawers .
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on oven handle.
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed debris and accumulation of grease inside microwave . Owner discarded the microwave because was broken. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked rice stored in open container inside the reach in cooler . Repeat Violation
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen ground beef thawing at room temperature in the kitchen. Employee opened the cold running water. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken breast over cooked eggs container in reach in cooler with glass door. Operator moved chicken to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed onion bag and oil container on kitchen floor. Operator moved to shelf Corrected On-Site
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven in kitchen area. Repeat Violation
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in glass doors reach in freezer bottom, kitchen area.
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed empanadas in reach in freezer, kitchen area. Operator wrapped. Corrected On-Site
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed cooked ground beef thawed at room temperature. Operating moved to reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine 0 ppm in kitchen area. Operator corrected to 50 ppm Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed chlorine concentration >200 ppm. Operator corrected to 50 ppm. Corrected On-Site
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed chicken over beef in reach in cooler, kitchen area. Operator moved chicken to bottom. Corrected On-Site
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer available at the time of inspection.
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked ground beef in reach in cooler (glass doors), white rice and cooked potatoes in reach in cooler drawers, kitchen area.
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed beside hand washing sink in front counter.
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed in cooking line. Repeat Violation
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on preparation table by coffee area.