Pinewood, Miami-Dade County

CLIFF RESTAURANT AND CATERING

10740 NW 7 AVE, Pinewood, FL 33168

FoodSeating
Latest violations
7
1 Intermediate
Mar 23, 2026
City
Pinewood
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

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 23, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

02C-02-5

Detail 24459425

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked: chicken, and pork held for more than 24/hrs without date marked.

36-32-5

Detail 24459424

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling in disrepair throughout the establishment.

36-01-4

Detail 24459421

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Food debris under cooking equipments.

36-12-4

Detail 24459422

Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Kitchen floor not smooth. Repeat Violation

36-24-5

Detail 24459419

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall in disrepair throughout the kitchen and dining area.

22-08-4

Detail 24459420

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food de inside the oven. Repeat Violation

32-23-5

Detail 24459423

Basic - Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Toilet doesn't flush. Repeat Violation

Sep 12, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 16Total: 17

31B-02-4

Detail 24029723

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels inside the restroom. Repeat Violation

32-09-5

Detail 24029709

Basic - A minimum of one bathroom facility is not available for public use. Men restroom not working. Out of order sign on door.

16-07-4

Detail 24029718

Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink. Triple sink with mold like substance in it. At front counter.

14-01-5

Detail 24029715

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl no handle inside rice container.

36-32-5

Detail 24029721

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles in disrepair throughout the entire establishment. Repeat Violation

13-03-4

Detail 24029719

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

36-08-4

Detail 24029717

Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Floor and wall junctures missing in kitchen preparation area.

36-01-4

Detail 24029725

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Food debris behind reach in cooler in kitchen area and dry storage room.

36-12-4

Detail 24029724

Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Floor not easily to clean in kitchen area. Repeat Violation

36-24-5

Detail 24029711

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole on wall in the kitchen. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 24029713

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. ice buildup inside reach in freezer. Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 24029712

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven.

14-36-5

Detail 24029710

Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Reach in freezer lid exposed insulation.

23-03-4

Detail 24029722

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled.

22-16-4

Detail 24029716

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler soiled at front counter.

32-23-5

Detail 24029714

Basic - Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Toilet doesn't flush.

33-31-5

Detail 24029720

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Unnecessary items in the premises and at the backyard.

Feb 11, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 7Total: 7

32-12-6

Detail 23544198

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

36-11-4

Detail 23544199

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable.

36-24-5

Detail 23544201

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole on wall behind cooking equipments.

14-69-4

Detail 23544203

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer

31B-04-4

Detail 23544202

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employee wash hand sign in kitchen area.

33-16-4

Detail 23544204

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

32-17-4

Detail 23544200

Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Not self closing door.

Aug 29, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 8

08A-17-6

Detail 23109358

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed chicken m pork and beef not separated according to minimum cooking temperature inside reach in freezer.

02C-04-5

Detail 23109363

Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Cooked: oxtail, goat and chicken held frozen without date marked inside reach in freezer.

36-32-5

Detail 23109361

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

36-01-4

Detail 23109356

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Food debris under cooking equipment and behind reach in freezers.

36-24-5

Detail 23109359

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall in disrepair in kitchen area.

14-69-4

Detail 23109357

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside reach in freezer.

22-08-4

Detail 23109360

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed grease inside oven.

14-36-5

Detail 23109362

Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Reach in freezer lid in disrepair.

May 7, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

53A-03-7

Detail 22855779

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-07: On 5/7/2024 at the time of the callback inspection manager certificate by ServSafe Colleen Harpool 3/6/2024.

14-11-5

Detail 22855778

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in n freezer gasket. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-07: On 5/7/2024 at the time of the callback inspection Equipment in poor repair. Reach in n freezer gasket. Time Extended

36-73-4

Detail 22855777

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease under cooking equipments l - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-07: On 5/7/2024 at the time of the callback inspection Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease under cooking equipments l Time Extended

36-24-5

Detail 22855780

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole on wall behind cooking equipments. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-07: On 5/7/2024 at the time of the callback inspection Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole on wall behind cooking equipments. Repeat Violation Time Extended

Mar 4, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

53A-03-7

Detail 22689261

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/

14-11-5

Detail 22689257

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in n freezer gasket.

36-73-4

Detail 22689258

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease under cooking equipments l

36-24-5

Detail 22689262

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole on wall behind cooking equipments. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 22689259

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer.

22-08-4

Detail 22689260

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven

Nov 9, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 6Total: 9

08A-17-6

Detail 22435321

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken, raw beef and raw pork not separated from one another according to minimum cooking temperature inside reach in freezer.

29-34-4

Detail 22435320

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed a hose connected to a faucet without vacuum breaker Repeat Violation

29-42-4

Detail 22435318

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

14-09-4

Detail 22435319

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

14-11-5

Detail 22435313

Basic - Equipment in poor repair.reach in freezer gasket in disrepair.

36-01-4

Detail 22435314

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed food debris under and under cooking equipments.

36-12-4

Detail 22435317

Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Throughout the establishment.

22-08-4

Detail 22435315

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven.

27-10-4

Detail 22435316

Basic - No hot running water at mop sink. No hot water

Jun 8, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 10

08A-17-6

Detail 22043563

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken not separated from raw beef inside reach in freezer

11-27-4

Detail 22043557

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. Poster was provided to operator Corrective Action Taken

11-26-1

Detail 22043560

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. Form was provided to operator Corrective Action Taken

02C-02-5

Detail 22043564

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked: chicken, pork, goat and vegetables held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside walk n cooler.

08B-47-4

Detail 22043561

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Metal container with raw fish on the kitchen floor. Advised manager she corrected it Corrected On-Site

36-24-5

Detail 22043559

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hall on wall in kitchen area

36-68-5

Detail 22043555

Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Grease on ceiling

33-16-4

Detail 22043556

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

36-02-5

Detail 22043558

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.

36-27-5

Detail 22043562

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust grease wall throughout the kitchen

Nov 4, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

29-34-4

Detail 21551593

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed a hose connected to faucet without vacuum breaker. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-04: On 11/04/22 at the time of the callback inspection breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed a hose connected to faucet without vacuum breaker. Repeat Violation Warning Time Extended

36-03-4

Detail 21551594

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.in kitchen area Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-04: On 11/04/22 at the time of the callback inspection Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.in kitchen area Repeat Violation Warning Time Extended

36-24-5

Detail 21551589

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. In kitchen area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-04: On 11/04/22 at the time of the callback inspection

33-16-4

Detail 21551592

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-04: On 11/04/22 at the time of the callback inspection Open dumpster lid. *Warning Time Extended

36-02-5

Detail 21551591

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. In kitchen area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-04: On 11/04/22 at the time of the callback inspection Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. In kitchen area Warning Time Extended

21-12-4

Detail 21551590

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-04: On 11/04/22 at the time of the callback inspection Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Warning Time Extended

Oct 25, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Basic: 15Total: 16

29-34-4

Detail 21522010

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed a hose connected to faucet without vacuum breaker. Repeat Violation Warning

32-05-4

Detail 21522011

Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Men restroom Warning

24-05-4

Detail 21522003

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Warning

36-03-4

Detail 21522005

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.in kitchen area Repeat Violation Warning

14-09-4

Detail 21522009

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

33-14-4

Detail 21522002

Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage. Warning

13-03-4

Detail 21522008

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

36-22-4

Detail 21521999

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under reaching in cooler in kitchen area Warning

36-01-4

Detail 21522006

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Behind reach in cooler cooler Warning

08B-47-4

Detail 21521996

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed rice, sweet potatoes and potatoes inside old unsanitary truck in the back of the restaurant. Warning

33-04-5

Detail 21522000

Basic - Garbage enclosure not constructed of durable/cleanable materials. Warning

36-24-5

Detail 21522007

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. In kitchen area Warning

33-16-4

Detail 21522004

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning

36-02-5

Detail 21521997

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. In kitchen area Warning

21-12-4

Detail 21521998

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Warning

36-10-4

Detail 21522001

Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. In lobby area Warning

Mar 1, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 9

11-07-5

Detail 20897175

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.

31B-02-4

Detail 20897179

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At restroom use by employees.

02C-02-5

Detail 20897171

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 20897177

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

14-69-4

Detail 20897172

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Inside reach in freezer.

22-08-4

Detail 20897173

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed food debris inside oven

23-03-4

Detail 20897178

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

32-17-4

Detail 20897174

Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken.

02D-01-5

Detail 20897176

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic containers with different cooked food items inside reach in freezer not labeled.

Oct 26, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 6

50-17-2

Detail 20614182

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 10/1/2021

08A-17-6

Detail 20614180

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken next to raw beef inside reach in freezer.

29-34-4

Detail 20614179

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed a hose connected to faucet without vacuum breaker. Outside by back door.

11-07-5

Detail 20614178

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. Big six poster was provided to operator. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 20614181

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed plastic containers with food inside reach freezer without date marked.

36-73-4

Detail 20614183

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind cooking equipments