Miami Gardens, Miami-Dade County

TOOTSIES

150 NW 183 ST, Miami Gardens, FL 33169

FoodSeating
Latest violations
6
1 Intermediate
Feb 3, 2026
City
Miami Gardens
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

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.

Feb 3, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

31A-11-4

Detail 24347082

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a spatula and a plastic bag at handwashing sink at cook line. Manager removed items. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 24347086

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed long white cutting board at cook line with deep marks and not easily cleaned.

23-03-4

Detail 24347083

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan cover at walk in cooler soiled with debris.

33-16-4

Detail 24347084

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed at dumpster area.

22-16-4

Detail 24347081

Basic - Reach-in cooler /Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves at walk in cooler soiled with debris.

29-49-6

Detail 24347085

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water at reach in cooler at cooling next warewashing area.

Sep 23, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

22-20-5

Detail 24059086

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold in the ice machines behind main bar and 2 floor. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-23: Observed mold in the ice machines behind main bar and 2 floor. Time Extended

Sep 22, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Basic: 5Total: 8

03D-02-5

Detail 24055759

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed chicken wings (48F - Cooling) stored in the walk in cooler over night as per operator. Stop sale. Repeat Violation Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 24055762

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed chicken wings (48F - Cooling) stored in the walk in cooler over night as per operator. Stop sale. Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 24055764

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed mashed potatoes (123F - Hot Holding); prime rib (127F - Hot Holding); macaroni and cheese (119F - Hot Holding) stored in the hot box for less than 3 hours, as per operator. Items were placed to reheat. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 24055761

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold in the ice machines behind main bar and 2 floor. Warning

51-11-4

Detail 24055763

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.in the prep area. Warning

21-04-4

Detail 24055760

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. In the prep station. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

23-03-4

Detail 24055765

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

29-49-6

Detail 24055766

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler in chicken station and sauces reach in cooler. Warning

Mar 13, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Total: 1

03B-01-6

Detail 23628693

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed mashed potatoes (98F-110F - Hot Holding); white rice (133F - Hot Holding); chicken breast (112F - Hot Holding); shredded chicken (127F - Hot Holding) stored 3 hours inspection, operator reheated items. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-13: Observed grilled chicken (112F - Hot Holding), operator reheated items. Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

Mar 11, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Basic: 5Total: 9

03D-02-5

Detail 23622556

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed chicken wings (51F-57F - Cooling) stored in the walk in cooler over night.

01B-36-5

Detail 23622558

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed chicken wings (51F-57F - Cooling) stored in the walk in cooler over night.

08A-20-5

Detail 23622554

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw shrimp in the walk in cooler.

03B-01-6

Detail 23622552

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed mashed potatoes (98F-110F - Hot Holding); white rice (133F - Hot Holding); chicken breast (112F - Hot Holding); shredded chicken (127F - Hot Holding) stored 3 hours inspection, operator reheated items.

22-20-5

Detail 23622559

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. 2nd Floor dish area. Behind the main bar. Repeat Violation

16-21-4

Detail 23622553

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. 2nd floor.

36-22-4

Detail 23622555

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In the back prep station.

23-03-4

Detail 23622557

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan covers in the walk in cooler with dust.

29-49-6

Detail 23622560

Basic - Observed standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler sauté station.

Sep 24, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 17, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 12Total: 15

22-41-4

Detail 23153730

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Upstairs: Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) and Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm)

08A-20-5

Detail 23153743

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef stored over raw shrimp in the walk in cooler. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 23153729

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Upstairs bar and prep area.

22-20-5

Detail 23153733

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine with mold like substance Upstairs and behind the main bar.

51-11-4

Detail 23153737

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Operator placed chain. Corrected On-Site

24-05-4

Detail 23153734

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed bowls not protected in the kitchen, operator wrapped top bowl. Corrected On-Site

32-12-5

Detail 23153742

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

36-22-4

Detail 23153736

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In the main bar.

14-69-4

Detail 23153740

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

23-03-4

Detail 23153741

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled in the reach in cooler by the flattop. Operator cleaned it. Corrected On-Site

08B-37-4

Detail 23153735

Basic - Observed cut up pineapples used for hookah bar , next to the raw meats used for the kitchen.

22-16-4

Detail 23153738

Basic - Observed first reach-in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Corrected On-Site

29-49-6

Detail 23153732

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 23153739

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. In the 2nd bar. Operator placed towel in the bucket. Corrected On-Site

21-08-4

Detail 23153731

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) in the kitchen. Ecolab was called during the inspection.

Apr 26, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

13-07-4

Detail 22835117

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee with multiple bracelets on wrist while preparing food ( frying chicken wings/ plating food) Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 22835118

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. By the fryers. Corrected On-Site

Feb 9, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 7

12A-07-5

Detail 22632115

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee at the cookline: place raw burger patties on the grill, remove soiled gloves, put on new gloves (stored box on the flip-top reach in cooler) touched to go containers, flip the burger with the spatula, and touched a plate with grilled chicken. Inspector coached the employee. Employee discarded the food on the plate, removed the gloves and washed hands properly. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 22632114

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Walk in cooler: raw salmon stored above cooked rice. Operator rearranged the food, placed the cooked rice on the top shelf. Corrected On-Site

53B-15-4

Detail 22632113

Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee at the cookline: place raw burger patties on the grill, remove soiled gloves, put on new gloves (stored box on the flip-top reach in cooler) touched to go containers, flip the burger with the spatula, and touched a plate with grilled chicken. Inspector coached the employee. Employee discarded the food on the plate, removed the gloves and washed hands properly. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 22632112

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Prep tables in the kitchen: can opener blade soiled. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 22632110

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On the oven door

29-49-6

Detail 22632111

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler by the walk in cooler.

21-38-4

Detail 22632109

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed tepee bucket with chlorine sanitizer stored on the floor. Discussed the proper methods with the operator. Operator placed on the bottom shelves of prep tables. Corrected On-Site

Dec 20, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

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

03A-02-5

Detail 21651619

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (50F - Cold Holding); raw lobster tails (50F); raw fish (50F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (45F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (50F - Cold Holding) as per operator all items were prepared and moved to reach in coolers in kitchen area approximately two hours ago. Operator placed items on ice and moved items to walk in freezer for rapid chill. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-20: At time of callback inspection observed raw shrimp46F cold holding, raw beef 46F cold holding, cut tomatoes 43F cold holding as per operator items were removed from walk in cooler and brought to reach in cooler approximately 3 hours ago. Operator moved items to reach in freezer for rapid chill. Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken

16-37-1

Detail 21651621

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No quaternary or chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-20: At time of callback inspection no chlorine chemical test kit provided Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 21651623

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-20: At time of callback inspection observed Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Time Extended

36-27-5

Detail 21651620

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in upstairs bar area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-20: At time of callback inspection Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in upstairs bar area Time Extended

21-09-4

Detail 21651622

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed soiled wet wiping cloth on shelf above reach in cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-20: At time of callback inspection Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed soiled wet wiping cloth on shelf above reach in cooler Time Extended

02D-01-5

Detail 21651624

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working container of seasoning with no label. Operator labeled container. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-20: At time of callback inspection Observed seasonings at reach in cooler across from cookline with no label Time Extended

Dec 7, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 6Basic: 12Total: 20

03A-02-5

Detail 21616466

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (50F - Cold Holding); raw lobster tails (50F); raw fish (50F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (45F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (50F - Cold Holding) as per operator all items were prepared and moved to reach in coolers in kitchen area approximately two hours ago. Operator placed items on ice and moved items to walk in freezer for rapid chill. Corrective Action Taken Warning

41-10-4

Detail 21616480

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of sanitizer next to and above single service items and beverages. Operator removed chemical. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-02-4

Detail 21616482

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. Operator cleaned can opener. Corrected On-Site Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 21616475

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed container in hand wash sink. Operator removed container from sink. Corrected On-Site Warning

16-37-1

Detail 21616481

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

53B-14-5

Detail 21616483

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 employees Christina, and Glen with expired food handler training. Warning

41-17-4

Detail 21616474

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle of sanitizer with no label. Operator labeled bottle Corrected On-Site Warning

27-16-4

Detail 21616469

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed handwash sink at upstairs bar area reach 77 F for 2 minutes. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 21616477

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin soiled in upstairs bar area Warning

14-01-5

Detail 21616484

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle used to scoop seasoning. Operator removed bowl. Corrected On-Site Warning

51-11-4

Detail 21616479

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Warning

14-05-4

Detail 21616478

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves observed cardboard box holding beer in reach in cooler soiled Warning

14-09-4

Detail 21616471

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

14-11-5

Detail 21616485

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets in multiple coolers and freezers Warning

05-09-4

Detail 21616476

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach in coolers in kitchen area. Warning

14-73-4

Detail 21616470

Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 21616468

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with debris Observed walk in coolers and freezers fan guards soiled Warning

36-27-5

Detail 21616472

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in upstairs bar area Warning

21-09-4

Detail 21616473

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed soiled wet wiping cloth on shelf above reach in cooler Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 21616467

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working container of seasoning with no label. Operator labeled container. Warning

Apr 29, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 7Total: 11

03B-01-6

Detail 21053536

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken breast (124°F - Hot Holding for less than 4 hours as per operator, operator reheated at 165°F. Corrected On-Site

11-07-5

Detail 21053538

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. Provided big 6 poster to operator. Corrective Action Taken

16-37-1

Detail 21053537

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

53B-01-5

Detail 21053534

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 employee Edgar with 2 months of been hired without food handle certificate.

05-04-4

Detail 21053542

Basic - Ambient air thermometer not located in the coolest part of the hot holding unit.

14-09-4

Detail 21053539

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

13-04-4

Detail 21053533

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.

08B-38-4

Detail 21053535

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of cases of water on top walk in cooler floor, operator properly stored it. Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 21053541

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in used utensils inside water at 84°F, operator discarded it. Corrected On-Site

29-49-6

Detail 21053540

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Located in front of the grilled.

29-11-4

Detail 21053543

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under hand wash sink next to three compartment sink.

Nov 17, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 9Total: 11

12A-03-4

Detail 20667079

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washed hands in three compartment sink. Employee washed hands in kitchen handwash sink. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 20667072

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards are stained.

08B-47-4

Detail 20667078

Basic - A bag of flour and 2 bottles of cooking oil not stored at least 6 inches off of the kitchen floor.

23-24-4

Detail 20667074

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.

36-34-5

Detail 20667076

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

24-08-4

Detail 20667071

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clean bowls are stacked on top of each other on shelf and drain board not air dried. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 20667077

Basic - Ice buildup in chest freezers and/or walk-in freezer.

23-03-4

Detail 20667069

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed unused ice machine in prep room has shelves, ice scoop and dirt inside it.

22-16-4

Detail 20667070

Basic - Reach-in coolers/freezers/chest freezers interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

36-73-4

Detail 20667075

Basic - Walk in cooler/freezer floors are soiled/has accumulation of old food debris, towels, and dust.

36-27-5

Detail 20667073

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