Miami Lakes, Miami-Dade County

THE BUTCHER CUISINE

8030 NW 154 ST, Miami Lakes, FL 33016

FoodSeating
Latest violations
8
8 Basic
Mar 26, 2026
City
Miami Lakes
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
6

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.

Mar 26, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 8Total: 8

51-11-4

Detail 24471788

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

12B-12-5

Detail 24471787

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 from open bottle of water.

40-06-5

Detail 24471786

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on preparation table, operator removed it. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 24471792

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

08B-38-4

Detail 24471789

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of onions, cases of oil on kitchen floor.

10-17-4

Detail 24471793

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored in between reach in cooler and wall, operator removed it. Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 24471790

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use utensil in standing water at 100°F, operator reheated at 135°F . Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

21-12-4

Detail 24471791

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping towels on preparation table, operator properly set up the sanitizer bucket, chlorine 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site

Mar 26, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

22-02-4

Detail 24471454

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-26: Still observed Time Extended

16-37-1

Detail 24471453

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test strips not available during the inspection. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-26: Still observed Time Extended

13-03-4

Detail 24471456

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food with no hair restraint. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-26: Still observed Time Extended

10-07-4

Detail 24471455

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use utensils in water at 89F. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-26: At the time of callback inspection observed in use utensils in water at 100°F. Time Extended

Dec 19, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 4Basic: 5Total: 12

01D-01-5

Detail 24265798

High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Observed restaurant offering raw fish ceviche, parasite destruction not available during the inspection. Non-exempt fish may not be served raw or undercooked. Consumer Advisory must be in place.

08A-04-5

Detail 24265801

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed at prep area raw eggs stored over vegetables and produce.

03A-02-5

Detail 24265800

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed at cook line over the preparation table fresh garlic in oil (75F - Cold Holding), as per employee outside for about 1 hour. Employee placed food back to the cooler. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 24265796

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.

16-37-1

Detail 24265792

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test strips not available during the inspection.

31B-02-4

Detail 24265795

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

14-14-4

Detail 24265797

Intermediate - On the preparation table at cook line Nonfood-grade basting brush used for steak seasoning spread.

13-03-4

Detail 24265802

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food with no hair restraint.

10-08-5

Detail 24265799

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 24265803

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use utensils in water at 89F.

21-02-4

Detail 24265794

Basic - Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers.

02D-01-5

Detail 24265793

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed condensed milk in a bottled on the preparation table not labeled.

Jan 10, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

53A-05-6

Detail 23491704

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 engaged in food preparation with no Certified manager present. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 23491702

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. For employee's Saily Ruiz, working for over 60 day, Alexandra Valdez, Joseph Lorenzo working also for over 60 days, Isidro Escalona working for over 60 days. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: Time Extended

35B-01-4

Detail 23491701

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: Time Extended

31B-04-4

Detail 23491703

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: Time Extended

Jan 9, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 9Basic: 5Total: 16

01D-01-5

Detail 23464587

High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Restaurant offers raw fish ceviche. No parasite destruction available at the time of the inspection. Non-exempt fish may not be served raw or undercooked. Consumer Advisory must be in place. Warning

08A-04-5

Detail 23464586

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In the three door reach in cooler located at preparation area observed raw eggs stored over tomatoes. Warning

11-07-5

Detail 23464577

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. Sent handout to operator. Warning

11-27-4

Detail 23464583

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 23464588

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. Operator removed it to be washed. Corrective Action Taken Warning

02B-01-5

Detail 23464579

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed Raw fish and shrimp ceviche not identified on the menu. Employee identified all food containing raw products on the menu during the inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 23464574

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 engaged in food preparation with no Certified manager present. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 23464575

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, at cook line. Operator refiled paper towel on site. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 23464578

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. For employee's Saily Ruiz, working for over 60 day, Alexandra Valdez, Joseph Lorenzo working also for over 60 days, Isidro Escalona working for over 60 days. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 23464573

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

02B-02-5

Detail 23464580

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. No Consumer Advisory posted for all customers to see. Operator printed a Consumer Advisory Notification poster and ported it on site. Corrected On-Site Warning

35B-01-4

Detail 23464585

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning

08B-47-4

Detail 23464584

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a case of raw potatoes stored on the kitchen floor by the ice machine. Warning

21-04-4

Detail 23464581

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

31B-04-4

Detail 23464582

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

21-02-4

Detail 23464576

Basic - Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers. Warning

Sep 13, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

31B-02-4

Detail 23143085

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed next paper towel next to fryers.

31B-04-4

Detail 23143084

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign next fryer area.

42-01-4

Detail 23143083

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop not stored to allow the mop to dry at mop sink area.