Sweetwater, Miami-Dade County

APROPO

11401 NW 12 ST E-310, Sweetwater, FL 33172

FoodNon-Seating
Latest violations
7
1 Intermediate
May 4, 2026
City
Sweetwater
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

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.

May 4, 2026

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

31B-03-4

Detail 24554330

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at unit by front counter area.

51-11-4

Detail 24554326

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

13-03-4

Detail 24554331

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed some employees not wearing hair restraint engaged in food prep. Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 24554329

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed some cooling units units gaskets torn Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 24554325

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed some cooling units gaskets soiled

42-01-4

Detail 24554328

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Repeat Violation

21-12-4

Detail 24554327

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at front counter area.

Mar 5, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 5Basic: 10Total: 17

08A-05-6

Detail 24417719

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef burger stored over ready to eat bacon bit, manager relocated burgers to different shelf. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 24417714

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chimichurri sauce oil based (57F - Cold Holding), as per manager for less than four hour, manager placed it back in reach in cooler for rapid cooling Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

41-17-4

Detail 24417717

Intermediate - bottle containing soap substance not labeled. Observed at front counter handwashing sink area.

22-02-4

Detail 24417718

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled , manager requested staff to wash it and sanitized. Corrective Action Taken

31A-11-4

Detail 24417711

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink on the back kitchen used to dump or wash food items, staff proceeded to clean it. Corrective Action Taken

31B-02-4

Detail 24417708

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed not paper towels at handwashing sink unit on the back.

11-26-1

Detail 24417709

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. Observed new employee Wendy not knowing her responsibility of reporting health and activities related with foodborne illnesses, manager proceeded to make employee read and sing agreement. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 24417720

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation

23-24-4

Detail 24417715

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed handle of walking cooler with accumulated food residue.

50-09-4

Detail 24417712

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

40-06-5

Detail 24417721

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees handbags and others stored with food items, staff removed pets belonging to a new designated location. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 24417722

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed several employees engaged in floor prep and not hair restraint. Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 24417713

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler/freezer gaskets torn.

36-73-4

Detail 24417716

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed next to ice machine area on the back.

22-08-4

Detail 24417706

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

23-03-4

Detail 24417707

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler blade cover soiled.

42-01-4

Detail 24417710

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

Aug 20, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 7Total: 8

03A-02-5

Detail 23971289

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham (51F - Cold Holding) at front line reach-in cooler, as per staff for less than two hours, staff relocated to reach in freezer for rapid cooling. Corrective Action Taken

22-20-5

Detail 23971296

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed cutting board a substance like mold buildup inside ice-bin

36-34-5

Detail 23971295

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed mop sink exterior soiled.

13-03-4

Detail 23971290

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees engaged in food serving/preparation and not hair restraint.

10-06-5

Detail 23971294

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoops stored inside raw beef and raw chicken at drawer reach-in cooler with handle in contact with the food.

23-03-4

Detail 23971291

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach-in freezer gasket.

22-16-4

Detail 23971292

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled interior at reach-in cooler front line, staff cleaned it. Corrected On-Site

42-01-4

Detail 23971293

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

Jan 29, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

03B-01-6

Detail 23511075

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed white rice (73F - Hot Holding); black beans (82F - Hot Holding) at steam table, as per manager for less than 4 hours. Manager requested staff to reheat the product to 165 in the oven. Corrective Action Taken

31A-11-4

Detail 23511073

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed front line handwashing sink used for dumping other liquids.

11-26-1

Detail 23511077

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. Observed Gabriel Percha hired for less than 60 days and not knowing oh his responsibility of reporting health issues. Manager provided employee with the form, read it and signed it. Corrected On-Site

51-11-4

Detail 23511074

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Manager chained tanks secured. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

25-06-4

Detail 23511076

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go containers stored not inverted at crepe station area, staff inverted containers. Corrected On-Site

Sep 30, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-05-6

Detail 23205229

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw cracked eggs stored above mushrooms, cheese and guava jelly at walk-in cooler. Manager placed cracked eggs to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 23205232

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed not paper towels at handwashing sink at front counter. Manager provided a new roll. Corrected On-Site

51-11-4

Detail 23205231

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO tanks not adequately secured at rack next to three compartment sink area.

36-34-5

Detail 23205226

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ac vents and returns over three compartment sink area.

31B-04-4

Detail 23205228

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed not handwashing sign available at mall shared bathroom used by food handling employees.

23-03-4

Detail 23205227

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walking cooler fan cover soiled/dusted. Observed reach in freezer gaskets soiled , unit located across from oven at kitchen area.

22-16-4

Detail 23205225

Basic - Reach-in Freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed bottom of reach in freezer soiled with old food debris at kitchen storage area. Staff cleaned the unit. Corrected On-Site

42-01-4

Detail 23205230

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

Apr 15, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 11Total: 16

22-42-4

Detail 22801400

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 0ppm) . Employee was trained by inspector how to correctly use the sanitizer and test kit. Employee corrected the sanitizer and observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 100ppm) Corrected On-Site

12A-28-4

Detail 22801405

High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touching pants and handled clean utensils without changing gloves and washing hands. Employee was train by inspector how to wash hands properly. Employee changed gloves and wash hands. Corrected On-Site

08A-20-5

Detail 22801411

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef inside walk in cooler. Operator stored products correctly. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 22801398

Intermediate - Squeeze bottle containing soap substance not labeled. Observed at front serving line HWS.

22-02-4

Detail 22801409

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener at main kitchen by 3CS table. Employee washed the opener. Corrected On-Site

23-24-4

Detail 22801410

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled handle at walk in cooler. Operator clean handle. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 22801406

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed at from counter none of the personnel serving food wearing proper hair restraint.

36-73-4

Detail 22801412

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed meat fluids accumulated on the floor at main walk in cooler.

08B-38-4

Detail 22801404

Basic - Food stored on floor.observed plastic bucket with cut lettuces on the floor inside mail walk in cooler. Operator removed container from the floor. Corrected On-Site

10-01-5

Detail 22801399

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching pineapple chunks inside reach in cooler at front counter. Operator removed the scoop. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 22801402

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at main kitchen area oven with accumulated food debris.

05-09-4

Detail 22801408

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at hot box front counter.

51-18-6

Detail 22801397

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

31B-04-4

Detail 22801401

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed inside mall restrooms used by employees.

23-03-4

Detail 22801407

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed racks at kitchen are by walking cooler entrance with accumulated dust. Also, observed soiled reach in cooler gasket under griddle.

02D-01-5

Detail 22801403

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed at front serving line squeeze bottles not labeled. Repeat Violation

Apr 15, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

02D-01-5

Detail 22801520

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed clear bottle of oil near flat top grill. Operator labeled correctly. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-15: Observed at time of callback inspection cilantro sauce not labeled at front counter. Time Extended

Oct 3, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 7

50-17-3

Detail 22334868

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed expired license October 1, 2023. Advised operator to please renew.

22-02-4

Detail 22334869

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

31A-11-4

Detail 22334867

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed kitchen utensils inside hand wash sink near front counter register. Operator removed immediately. Corrected On-Site

53B-13-5

Detail 22334873

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed three new employees (Amanda, Sara Maria, and Eliam) with less than a month of working. Sheila ,Marelys, and Yailet have also been working since June with no food handler training.

22-16-4

Detail 22334871

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler interior soiled. Unit is across from front counter register.

42-01-4

Detail 22334870

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop near mop sink not hung up to dry. Operator hung up. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 22334872

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed clear bottle of oil near flat top grill. Operator labeled correctly. Corrected On-Site

Oct 3, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53B-01-5

Detail 22334372

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. The following food handlers have been employed less than 60 days: Sheila ,Marelys, Yailet. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-03: As per operator, Sheila, Marelys, and Yailet still work here but during afternoon / night shifts and still have not done food handler training. Admin Complaint

Jun 20, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

08A-11-5

Detail 22069879

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw shell eggs over milk in the walk-in cooler.

08A-04-5

Detail 22069881

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef and chicken over vegetables at the cook line.

11-27-4

Detail 22069891

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 provided via email.

53A-05-6

Detail 22069885

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 Eryan Rodriquez expired on 09-14-19.

31B-02-4

Detail 22069889

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed next to the ice machine.

53B-01-5

Detail 22069880

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. The following food handlers have been employed less than 60 days: Sheila ,Marelys, Yailet.

53B-05-5

Detail 22069884

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. As per the manager Mailen Rodriquez and Maria Marquez still work here and there food handler certification expired on 09-04-22.

22-20-5

Detail 22069887

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation

24-07-4

Detail 22069890

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed the ice bucket not inverted on the ice machine.

24-08-4

Detail 22069883

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

10-12-5

Detail 22069882

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed on an employee back pack.

10-17-4

Detail 22069886

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed several between the triple sink and wall. The manager removed the items. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 22069888

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several squeeze bottles not labeled.

Aug 24, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 9

22-02-4

Detail 21303290

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

31A-11-4

Detail 21303296

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee bags stored in handsink. Manager removed all bags Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 21303295

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled

24-05-4

Detail 21303291

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

50-09-4

Detail 21303297

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

14-11-5

Detail 21303292

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn reach in cooler gaskets

36-24-5

Detail 21303293

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall damaged by mop sink

23-03-4

Detail 21303289

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets

36-27-5

Detail 21303294

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed mold like substance on walls around mop sink

Nov 22, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

50-17-2

Detail 20677467

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

51-11-4

Detail 20677466

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Manager secured tanks with chain Corrected On-Site

13-02-4

Detail 20677464

Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees with loose ponytails engaging in food preparation. Manager had employees put hair up in buns Corrected On-Site

22-16-4

Detail 20677468

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in freezer soiled

36-50-4

Detail 20677465

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed soiled fan cover in walk in cooler

Jul 29, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-20-5

Detail 20385131

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above raw beef in walk in cooler. Manager placed chicken below beef on shelving Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 20385130

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a computer key board and scoop in hand wash sink. Manager removed items Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 20385129

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

51-11-4

Detail 20385132

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed next to triple sink Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

10-17-4

Detail 20385127

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives stored between triple sink and wall. Manager removed and sent to wash Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 20385128

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer gaskets soiled and reach in cooler gaskets