Sep 17, 2025
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
14-14-4
Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
2566-2568 NE MIAMI GARDENS DR, North Miami Beach, FL 33180
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
Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs being stored over various ready to eat foods in reach in cooler. Manager rearranged. Corrected On-Site
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs and raw salmon being stored over various ready to eat foods in reach in cooler. Chef rearranged. Corrected On-Site
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed tongs being stored in hand washing sink behind counter. Chef removed. Corrected On-Site
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located behind front counter.
Routine - Food
Call Back - Complied
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-20: Time Extended
Routine - Food
Warning Issued
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed dishes being stored in hand washing sink. Warning
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed water purifier attached to hand sink behind front counter. Warning
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed establishment offering smoked salmon but Menu does not identify that item is a raw or undercooked animal food covered by the consumer advisory. Warning
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning
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. Warning
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed sanitized dishes being stored on floor under prep counter. Warning
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Warning
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed takeout boxes being stored on floor in dry storage area. Warning
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken being stored on top of various ready to eat foods.
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 and Emailed form to operator. Corrective Action Taken
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic container blocking hand washing sink behind front counter. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site
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 and Emailed form to operator. Corrective Action Taken
Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of oranges and sodas being stored on floor on kitchen area.
Routine - Food
Call Back - Complied
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed various medications stored on shelf with dishes and protein powder. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-06: Time Extended
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shall eggs being stored on top of cooked salmon. Located in reach in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-06: Time Extended
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs being stored at an ambient temperature of 78F. Located on prep table. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-06: Time Extended
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-06: Time Extended
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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-06: 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. Warning Time Extended
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-06: Time Extended
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-06: Time Extended
Routine - Food
Warning Issued
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed various medications stored on shelf with dishes and protein powder. Warning
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shall eggs being stored on top of cooked salmon. Located in reach in cooler. Warning
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs being stored at an ambient temperature of 78°F. Located on prep table. Warning
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. 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 manager certification for Pablo Coco expired as of 7/31/17. Warning
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed establishment offering smoked salmon but Menu does not identify that item is a raw or undercooked animal food covered by the consumer advisory. Warning
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning
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. Warning
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Warning
Basic - Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Warning
Routine - Food
Call Back - Complied
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a bottle of ibuprofen and vitamin b3 being stored on top of prep shelf next to go containers. - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-08: High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a bottle of ibuprofen and vitamin b3 being stored on top of prep shelf next to go containers. Time Extended
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed smoked salmon being offered in various menu items but menu does not identify that items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-08: Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed smoked salmon being offered in various menu items but menu does not identify that items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Time Extended
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-08: Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Time Extended
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of bananas and sodas being stored on floor in kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-08: Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of bananas and sodas being stored on floor in kitchen area. Time Extended
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed takeout containers being stored on floor in dry storage area. - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-08: Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed takeout containers being stored on floor in dry storage area. Time Extended
Routine - Food
Warning Issued
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a bottle of ibuprofen and vitamin b3 being stored on top of prep shelf next to go containers.
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs being stored on top of various unwashed vegetables.
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon being stored on top of cooked chicken.
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed smoked salmon being offered in various menu items but menu does not identify that items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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.
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of bananas and sodas being stored on floor in kitchen area.
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed takeout containers being stored on floor in dry storage area.
Food-Licensing Inspection
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Observed establishment open to public at time of licensing with one customer. Conducted licensing inspection and gave temporary license. Corrected On-Site
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon being stored on top of various ready to eat foods. Manager rearranged. Corrected On-Site
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed establishment offering various menu items containing smoked salmon but menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup with no handle being stored in container of oatmeal. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed AC vents soiled with accumulated dust. Located above warewash area.
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. Located in kitchen area.
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water was 78°F and located on prep table. Manager discarded. Corrected On-Site
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of oatmeal, nuts, seeds, candy and dry milk removed from their original container placed in plastic containers and not labeled. All located on prep shelf.