Sweetwater, Miami-Dade County

CHARLES & LARRY

10504 W FLAGLER ST, Sweetwater, FL 33174

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
1 Intermediate
Aug 1, 2025
City
Sweetwater
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
11

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.

Aug 1, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

31B-02-4

Detail 23922859

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at employee restroom. Operator provided the paper towels. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 23922860

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed inside sugar container at front counter. Operator removed the bowl. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 23922862

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen area. Repeat Violation

42-01-4

Detail 23922861

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

Feb 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-34-5

Detail 23555735

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-14: Time Extended

Feb 13, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Basic: 7Total: 12

03D-02-5

Detail 23552418

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked rice (49F - Cold Holding) in standing reach in cooler across from mop sink in kitchen area. As per operator for more than 6 hours. Operator segregated rice to be discarded. Warning

08A-17-6

Detail 23552413

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 over raw pork chops in white chest reach in freezer at front counter. Warning

02C-01-5

Detail 23552422

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed container of flour arepas prepared 2/07 and wasn't used within 7 days in standing reach in cooler across from mop sink in kitchen area. Operator segregated to discard later. Warning

01B-24-5

Detail 23552412

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed container of flour arepas prepared 2/07 and wasn't used within 7 days in standing reach in cooler across from mop sink in kitchen area. Operator segregated to discard later. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23552415

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hand cheese (47F - Cold Holding ); pork sausage (47F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (45F - Cold holding); cooked pork (46F - Cold Holding); ground beef (45F - Cold Holding) in standing reach in cooler across from mop sink in kitchen area. As per operator they were cleaning the unit approximately 1 hour ago. Warning

14-01-5

Detail 23552423

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in container of sugar at front counter across from white chest reach in freezer. Also observed inside container of cheese in standing reach in cooler across from mop sink in kitchen area. Warning

36-34-5

Detail 23552417

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen area. Warning

10-20-4

Detail 23552420

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on oven door handle. Operator removed during inspection. Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 23552419

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

29-49-6

Detail 23552416

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at standing reach in cooler across from mop sink in kitchen area. Warning

42-01-4

Detail 23552414

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

02D-01-5

Detail 23552421

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar not labeled at front counter. Warning

Aug 1, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

29-42-4

Detail 23025154

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

36-34-5

Detail 23025159

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled at kitchen. Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 23025155

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bag stored over solid brown sugar on storage rack. Employee removed the bag. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 23025158

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed in white chest freezer at front counter.

10-20-4

Detail 23025156

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging from oven door handle. Employee removed the tongs. Corrected On-Site

42-01-4

Detail 23025157

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

Apr 15, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 15

16-20-4

Detail 22801010

High Priority - Faucet at three-compartment sink does not reach all compartments. Repeat Violation

08A-04-5

Detail 22801013

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs on top of veggies inside reach in cooler across hand sink at kitchen.

12A-09-4

Detail 22801020

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee touched phone with gloves on and then engaged in food preparation. Coached employee on correct hand washing procedures. Employee removed gloves, washed hands and put new gloves on. Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 22801008

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked shredded beef (53F - Cold Holding); shredded cabbage (51F - Cold Holding) as per employee from the previous night inside reach in cooler across hand sink at kitchen.

03A-02-5

Detail 22801011

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked shredded beef (53F - Cold Holding); shredded cabbage (51F - Cold Holding) as per employee from the previous night inside reach in cooler across hand sink at kitchen.

29-42-4

Detail 22801009

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed hose connected no vacuum breaker.

31B-02-4

Detail 22801015

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

31B-03-4

Detail 22801018

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen hand sink. Employee provided the soap. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 22801007

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl without handle inside cheese container stored inside reach in cooler across hand sink at kitchen. Employee removed the item. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 22801017

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents soiled throughout kitchen area. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 22801006

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil stored on kitchen floor. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 22801016

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

33-16-4

Detail 22801019

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

29-49-6

Detail 22801012

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed reach in cooler across hand sink at kitchen.

42-01-4

Detail 22801014

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

Jan 26, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 7Total: 12

16-20-4

Detail 22594447

High Priority - Faucet at three-compartment sink does not reach all compartments.

29-34-4

Detail 22594438

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

31B-02-4

Detail 22594442

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at sink next to triple sink. Operator provided. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

11-26-1

Detail 22594448

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. Provided operator with form. Operator reviewed and signed with employees during inspection. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 22594443

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at sink next to triple sink. Operator provided. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 22594446

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a condiment container stored inside shredded cheese container.

36-34-5

Detail 22594440

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen area. Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 22594437

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

08B-38-4

Detail 22594441

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed package of onions and gallon of oil stored on floor at back of kitchen.

06-01-5

Detail 22594444

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed package of frozen raw pork store on triple sink to thaw. Operator placed in sink and running water to thaw. Corrected On-Site

42-01-4

Detail 22594445

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

02D-01-5

Detail 22594439

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container of sugar with no label.

Apr 12, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 5Total: 5

32-04-4

Detail 21931937

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed in both bathrooms. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-12: Still observed. Time Extended

36-34-5

Detail 21931936

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-12: Still observed. Time Extended

32-12-5

Detail 21931940

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed in employee bathroom. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-12: Still observed. Time Extended

31B-04-4

Detail 21931938

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the front counter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-12: Still observed. Time Extended

36-27-5

Detail 21931939

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-12: Still observed. Time Extended

Feb 10, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 7Basic: 9Total: 17

22-12-5

Detail 21771768

High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Warning

11-27-4

Detail 21771770

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. Provided during form. Warning

53A-03-7

Detail 21771767

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 Karina C. Diaz expired on 06/10/2022 Warning

27-24-4

Detail 21771761

Intermediate - Hot water at three-compartment sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Manager turn on the switch. Hot water at 105° F. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 21771773

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

11-26-1

Detail 21771775

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. Provided form during inspection. Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 21771774

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

53B-05-5

Detail 21771776

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. Warning

32-04-4

Detail 21771766

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed in both bathrooms. Warning

36-34-5

Detail 21771762

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in kitchen area. Warning

32-12-5

Detail 21771772

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

08B-38-4

Detail 21771763

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil container stored on floor in kitchen area. Also water bottles at the front counter. Employee rearranged properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 21771764

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

33-16-4

Detail 21771765

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning

36-27-5

Detail 21771769

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Repeat Violation Warning

21-12-4

Detail 21771771

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

02D-01-5

Detail 21771777

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed potatoes sticks container not labeled with common name in kitchen area. Manager labeled during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

Jul 29, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 10

03A-02-5

Detail 21232562

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hamburger patties (48F - Hot Holding). As per employee held approximately 30 minutes on preparation table. Employee moved to cooler unit at the time of the inspection. Corrective Action Taken

03B-01-6

Detail 21232565

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked sausage (126F - Hot Holding); cooked steak (124F - Hot Holding). As per employee held approximately 1 hour. Employee moved to reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

31B-02-4

Detail 21232571

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed on front hand wash sink. Employee restocked during inspection. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 21232564

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed on front hand wash sink. Employee restocked during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

41-17-4

Detail 21232570

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a cleaner solution spray bottle without label with common name. Employee labeled during inspection.

36-34-5

Detail 21232563

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed grease accumulation on ceiling on kitchen area.

40-06-5

Detail 21232566

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

31B-04-4

Detail 21232567

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed on front hand wash sink. Repeat Violation

36-27-5

Detail 21232568

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed grease accumulation throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation

42-01-4

Detail 21232569

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

Dec 14, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 9Total: 14

08A-17-6

Detail 20725301

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. Observe open package of uncooked chicken tenders over cheese tequenos. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 20725296

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham stuffed bread display on front counter at 69°F. As per operator bread out of temperature for less than 2 hours. Operator transfer stuffed bread inside the reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

31B-02-4

Detail 20725294

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

31B-03-4

Detail 20725298

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At the front counter hand sink. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 20725300

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observe spray bottle with blue chemical not indentified. Manager labeled bottle. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 20725295

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

50-09-4

Detail 20725292

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

40-06-5

Detail 20725297

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a personal bag next to To go containers.Corrected On-Site Corrected On-Site

16-13-5

Detail 20725289

Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed 3 compartment sink not properly setting up, middle compartment full of soiled kitchen pots and pans.

31B-04-4

Detail 20725290

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At front counter hand sink.

33-16-4

Detail 20725302

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

14-20-4

Detail 20725299

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.

29-20-5

Detail 20725293

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed at hand sink located on kitchen area.

36-27-5

Detail 20725291

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at kitchen area.

Jul 26, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 8Total: 13

29-42-4

Detail 20373936

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

41-27-4

Detail 20373927

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine sanitizer measured at 200+ parts per million, corrected to 100parts per million.

31B-02-4

Detail 20373938

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed missing soap and paper towel from front counter hand washing sink. Operator filled during inspection. Corrected On-Site

14-14-4

Detail 20373935

Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed at coffee station. Operator discarded at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 20373928

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle at front counter not labeled, per operator identified as glass cleaner, product was labeled at time of the inspection. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 20373932

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed behind front counter area.

32-12-5

Detail 20373934

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed missing from unisex restroom, operator changed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

35B-01-4

Detail 20373931

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back door to restaurant kitchen.

08B-38-4

Detail 20373937

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of water on the floor behind the front counter. Operator rearranged at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 20373930

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at ice cream station. Operator moved at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 20373933

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed on exterior and interior of microwave oven next to the grill.

23-03-4

Detail 20373929

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on shelving unit holding microwave oven next to the grill. Repeat Violation

21-09-4

Detail 20373939

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed in 3 compartment sink. Operator moved at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site