MIAMI GARDENS, Miami-Dade County

POW RESTAURANT

19589 NW 57 AVE, MIAMI GARDENS, FL 33055

FoodNon-Seating
Latest violations
6
1 High Priority
Jun 11, 2026
City
MIAMI GARDENS
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Current / 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.

Jun 11, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

41-10-4

Detail 24619755

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer bucket underneath of preparation table next to cleaned dishes.

14-09-4

Detail 24619753

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white single cutting board with cut marks.

12B-12-5

Detail 24619757

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employee drinking water from the open bottle, instructed operator regarding the cross contamination. Operator placed the water in the cup with lids and straw. Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 24619754

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use utensil with hot water of 102°F. Operator placed on the stove to reheat. Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 24619756

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed multiple wet wiping towels on preparation table, operator placed in quaternary sanitation solution of 200 ppm.

21-08-4

Detail 24619758

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed wet wiping towels stored in sanitizer solution of 0 ppm. Operator add another quaternary table.

Jan 30, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 8Total: 12

29-34-4

Detail 24339153

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.

31A-11-4

Detail 24339151

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink full of ice cube, located in bar area.

16-37-1

Detail 24339143

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

53A-05-6

Detail 24339149

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 approximately 6 employees with no manager certificate present.

14-01-5

Detail 24339142

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup inside ice machine located in bar area.

36-32-5

Detail 24339150

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Showing water damage.

08B-49-4

Detail 24339148

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employees juices in cup, multiple bottles of water in reach in double cooler shelves. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 24339152

Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil container. Operator properly stored it. Corrected On-Site

36-24-5

Detail 24339147

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. By exit door.

10-07-4

Detail 24339144

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in used utensil inside hot water of 112°F. Operator placed on top of the grilled. Corrective Action Taken

31B-04-4

Detail 24339145

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. By three compartment sink in the kitchen area.

23-03-4

Detail 24339146

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Filter soiled.

May 1, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

31A-09-4

Detail 23746338

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed dirty utensils in hand sink located at the bar station. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site

32-04-4

Detail 23746340

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.

06-09-1

Detail 23746336

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 commercially salmon in reach in cooler.

10-07-4

Detail 23746337

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in used utensils inside standing water at 122°F, operator placed it on top of the stove. Corrective Action Taken

21-44-1

Detail 23746339

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket on kitchen floor. Operator properly stored it. Corrected On-Site

May 1, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

06-09-1

Detail 23746344

Basic - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-01: Still observed Time Extended

10-07-4

Detail 23746345

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use utensil in hit water 116 F, operator discred the water. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-01: Still observed Time Extended

Jan 30, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

51-16-7

Detail 23516719

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 take cover the next location on the side, observed bar station with hand sink, 2 compartment sink, ice machine. Warning

06-09-1

Detail 23516717

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. Warning

10-07-4

Detail 23516718

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use utensil in hit water 116° F, operator discred the water. Corrected On-Site Warning

Jun 27, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

31B-02-4

Detail 22948924

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

32-04-4

Detail 22948925

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.

31B-04-4

Detail 22948927

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

25-06-4

Detail 22948926

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed clean bowl and plate on the cook line shell no inverted it.

21-12-4

Detail 22948928

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping towel on top of preparation table.

Feb 15, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

03B-01-6

Detail 22647802

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed macaroni and cheese (122°F - Hot Holding) on shelves over the stove, for less than 4 hours as per operator. Operator reheated at 165°F. Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 22647801

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use utensils inside standing water at 84°F. Operator placed on top of the stove to reheat. Corrected On-Site

Oct 20, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

31B-02-4

Detail 21512261

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

31B-03-4

Detail 21512262

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.