South Miami Heights, Miami-Dade County

DADE COUNTY FOOD GROUP LLC

19151 SW 108 AVE #27, South Miami Heights, FL 33157

FoodCatering
Latest violations
13
2 Intermediate
Apr 3, 2026
City
South Miami Heights
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
16

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.

Apr 3, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 11Total: 13

31B-02-4

Detail 24490475

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink next to the mop sink. Repeat Violation

22-31-4

Detail 24490472

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed at shelves at walk in cooler.

32-04-4

Detail 24490482

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

12B-02-4

Detail 24490481

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee beverage on preparation table.

13-07-4

Detail 24490473

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees wearing watches while preparing food.

24-08-4

Detail 24490474

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting on shelf next to the 3 compartment sink. Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 24490470

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler by the kitchen area is out of service.

35B-01-4

Detail 24490478

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

36-22-4

Detail 24490477

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed throughout the kitchen area.

10-20-4

Detail 24490479

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

33-16-4

Detail 24490476

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

12B-13-4

Detail 24490480

Basic - Opened employee beverage container stored above clean utensils. Manager discarded it. Corrected On-Site

29-08-4

Detail 24490471

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hand wash sink in disrepair by the mop sink.

Dec 23, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

41-15-5

Detail 24269662

High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 500ppm) at prep area. Employee diluted with a final reading of 400ppm. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 24269661

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink at warewashing area. Employee provided paper towels. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink at cook line area. Corrective Action Taken

31B-03-4

Detail 24269658

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no hand soap at handwashing sink at warewashing area. Employee provided soap. Corrected On-Site

24-05-4

Detail 24269663

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed sauté pans on shelf at kitchen area not inverted.

24-08-4

Detail 24269660

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers at warewashing area drying rack wet nesting.

22-16-4

Detail 24269659

Basic - Reach-in cooler /Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves at back right of walk in cooler next to fans soiled with food debris.

Mar 26, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

22-02-4

Detail 23659825

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed side of oven next to stove at kitchen area soiled with grease debris at kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-26: Time Extended

36-34-5

Detail 23659824

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vent at walk in cooler soiled with debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-26: Time Extended

Mar 25, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 12

03D-02-5

Detail 23655618

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed SHREDDED BEEF (46F - Cooling) as per operator more than six hours. Warning

02C-01-5

Detail 23655619

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed Demi glacé made in house more than seven days. Operator discarded items. Warning

01B-13-4

Detail 23655624

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed Demi glacé made in house more than seven days. Operator discarded items. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 23655625

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed SHREDDED BEEF (46F - Cooling) as per operator more than six hours. Observed AVOCADO SAUCE (48F - Cooling); CILANTRO CREAM (50F - Cooling); CITRUS VINAIGRETTE (50F - Cooling); as per operator more than four hours. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23655626

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at trip,e door reach in cooler SLICED CUCUMBERS (50F - Cold Holding), operator discarded item. Warning

03D-06-5

Detail 23655620

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed AVOCADO SAUCE (48F - Cooling); CILANTRO CREAM (50F - Cooling); CITRUS VINAIGRETTE (50F - Cooling); as per operator more than four hours. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 23655627

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed side of oven next to stove at kitchen area soiled with grease debris at kitchen area. Warning

36-34-5

Detail 23655617

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vent at walk in cooler soiled with debris. Warning

24-08-4

Detail 23655622

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of plastic containers at ware washing area. Operator removed stacked containers to wash and hadried during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-11-5

Detail 23655628

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed triple glass door reach in cooler not cooling properly. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 23655621

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bread crumbs in plastic container stored on the floor at dry storage next to rear exit. Employee placed bread crumbs on self. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-27-5

Detail 23655623

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall underneath triple sink soiled with debris. Observed wall soiled with food debris prep table near grill. Warning

Dec 13, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 2Total: 5

01B-02-5

Detail 23421127

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed SHORT RIB (50F - Cold Holding) Out of temperature more than six hours at reach in cooler .

03A-02-5

Detail 23421126

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed SHORT RIB (50F - Cold Holding) Out of temperature more than six hours at reach in cooler .

41-27-4

Detail 23421125

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed quaternary solution 500plus ppm. Manger diluted solution with a final reading of 400ppm Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 23421129

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container used to scoop cheese sauce. Manager had employee remove container and use proper utensil. Corrected On-Site

33-16-4

Detail 23421128

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open at time of inspection.

Mar 25, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 5

08A-05-6

Detail 22744401

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cooked chicken in the 3 door cooler across from preparation table at preparation area. Manager removed chicken on site.

31B-02-4

Detail 22744400

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

31B-03-4

Detail 22744403

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at preparation area.

22-08-4

Detail 22744402

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris, oven located at cook line.

22-16-4

Detail 22744404

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Glass upright cooler at preparation area.

Dec 4, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

11-27-4

Detail 22481625

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-04: Time Extended

50-09-4

Detail 22481623

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-04: Time Extended

24-08-4

Detail 22481621

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean containers stored underneath the preparation table across from the walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-04: Time Extended

08B-47-4

Detail 22481627

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. In the walk in cooler observed a container with pork broth stored on the floor, employee picked it up and placed on the food shelves. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-04: Time Extended

22-08-4

Detail 22481622

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed both ovens located in front of the preparation table with. Grease accumulation, Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-04: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 22481624

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters with some grease accumulation, Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-04: Time Extended

16-46-4

Detail 22481626

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Clean containers stored underneath the preparation table across from the walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-04: Time Extended

Nov 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 9

11-27-4

Detail 22465196

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

11-26-1

Detail 22465200

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

24-05-4

Detail 22465198

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed large food metal stainers stored on shelves next to the ovens not stored protected, employee inverted it on site. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

50-09-4

Detail 22465195

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

24-08-4

Detail 22465199

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean containers stored underneath the preparation table across from the walk in cooler. Warning

08B-47-4

Detail 22465192

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. In the walk in cooler observed a container with pork broth stored on the floor, employee picked it up and placed on the food shelves. Corrective Action Taken Warning

22-08-4

Detail 22465193

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed both ovens located in front of the preparation table with. Grease accumulation, Warning

23-03-4

Detail 22465197

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters with some grease accumulation, Warning

16-46-4

Detail 22465194

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Clean containers stored underneath the preparation table across from the walk in cooler. Warning

Mar 6, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

31B-02-4

Detail 21832450

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink located next to the three compartment sink.

24-05-4

Detail 21832451

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pots on storage shelves in the cook line. Corrected On-Site

21-16-4

Detail 21832449

Basic - Clean linens stored in improper location. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on the preparation table in the preparation area. Employee removed bucket and placed it under the preparation table. Corrected On-Site

50-09-4

Detail 21832448

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Mar 6, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 13, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 4

41-10-4

Detail 21630545

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a dry shampoo spray stored on the shelves next to the hand sink in the kitchen. Manager discarded item on site. Corrected On-Site

53B-02-5

Detail 21630544

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee Ramon Duarte working for a year with no proof of of food safety Training.

02D-02-4

Detail 21630543

Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Panko stored in a container not labeled. Employee labeled item onsite. Corrected On-Site

42-01-4

Detail 21630546

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Corrected On-Site

Jun 15, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

22-02-4

Detail 21139240

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-15: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled. Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 21139239

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-15: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. Time Extended

Apr 14, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 5Basic: 6Total: 13

08A-02-6

Detail 21011133

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw shell eggs over cheese. The chef moved the eggs to the bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

08A-17-6

Detail 21011130

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 beef over yuca in the chest freezer. The chef moved the beef to the bottom. Corrected On-Site

53A-03-7

Detail 21011126

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/

22-02-4

Detail 21011128

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

31A-09-4

Detail 21011135

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed large coolers blocking the sink. The chef removed the items. Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 21011129

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

31B-02-4

Detail 21011134

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the ware washing area. The manager brought towels. Corrected On-Site

24-05-4

Detail 21011131

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed silverware in the ware washing area. The chef inverted the silver ware. Corrected On-Site

35B-01-4

Detail 21011127

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

23-03-4

Detail 21011124

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

16-46-4

Detail 21011123

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed food containers under prep tables with old labels in the kitchen.

42-01-4

Detail 21011125

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed in the ware washing area "

02D-01-5

Detail 21011132

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several containers in the walk in cooler.

Dec 9, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

32-12-5

Detail 20716323

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed in the unisex bathroom. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-23: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-09: Time Extended

Nov 23, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

27-16-4

Detail 20681329

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed at the time of the inspection no hot water at the establishment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-23: At the time of the inspection hot water temperature at approximately 115°F, at both the 3 compartment sink and adjoining hand wash sink, mop sink., however no hot water at the bathroom sink.* Time Extended Time Extended

32-12-5

Detail 20681328

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed in the unisex bathroom. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-23: Time Extended

Sep 22, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 3Total: 8

08A-17-6

Detail 20531419

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 stored with sweet plantains in the white reach in freezer. Observed raw beef with spring rolls,sweet plantains in the chest freezer. Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 20531420

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the 3 compartment sink, cookline. Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 20531422

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the 3 compartment sink, cookline. Corrected On-Site Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 20531421

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed quinoa prepared 2 days ago. Corrected On-Site Warning

27-16-4

Detail 20531425

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed at the time of the inspection no hot water at the establishment. Warning

32-12-5

Detail 20531423

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed in the unisex bathroom. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 20531418

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of plastic bottled drinks stored on the dry storage floor. Warning

22-08-4

Detail 20531424

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of convection ovens soiled with accumulation of grease and food debris. Warning