Virginia Gardens, Miami-Dade County

A LITTLE BIT A PHILLY

3940 CURTISS PKWY, Virginia Gardens, FL 33166

FoodNon-Seating
Latest violations
14
2 Intermediate
Mar 25, 2026
City
Virginia Gardens
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 25, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 12Total: 14

22-02-4

Detail 24466762

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

31B-02-4

Detail 24466754

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels on the back area handwashing sink.

23-24-4

Detail 24466755

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment. Observed fryer soiled.

14-09-4

Detail 24466752

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

14-11-5

Detail 24466753

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed prep reach in cooler located in the back area not in use.

36-73-4

Detail 24466751

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor throughout the establishment with heavy soiled.

08B-38-4

Detail 24466756

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of canola fry oil stored on the back area floor, observed cases of water stored on the walk in cooler floor. Repeat Violation

36-24-5

Detail 24466760

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole on top of the mop sink.

14-69-4

Detail 24466757

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

22-08-4

Detail 24466764

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

23-03-4

Detail 24466759

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed under fryer with heavy soiled, observed walk in cooler gasket soiled.

23-01-4

Detail 24466758

Basic - Oven exterior soiled. Observed top of pizza oven soiled.

33-34-4

Detail 24466763

Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Observed back storage area not maintained clean and organized

36-27-5

Detail 24466761

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled throughout the establishment

Oct 30, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 7

50-17-3

Detail 24159101

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed License expired since October 1st, 2025.

22-02-4

Detail 24159098

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

41-17-4

Detail 24159097

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with sanitizer unlabeled in kitchen. Operator labeled bottle. Corrected On-Site

51-11-4

Detail 24159099

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tank unsecured in back kitchen. Operator secured tank. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 24159103

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board on reach in cooler in front of Walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 24159102

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic oil container stored on kitchen floor.. Also, observed pizza dough and tomato sauce containers stored on Walk in cooler floor. Operator removed containers from floor. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 24159100

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside reach in freezer by kitchen back door.

May 5, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53A-03-7

Detail 23720137

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed Patrick Shepherd, 11/7/2019. EXPIRED. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-21: At ti e of callback inspection observed Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed Patrick Shepherd, 11/7/2019. EXPIRED. Time Extended

Feb 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

53A-03-7

Detail 23566142

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed Patrick Shepherd, 11/7/2019. EXPIRED. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 23566140

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

14-01-5

Detail 23566139

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup stored inside sugar container in back kitchen. Operator removed cup. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-09-4

Detail 23566141

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board in back kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 23566138

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bottles of water stored on Walk in cooler floor. Operator removed bottles from floor. Corrected On-Site Warning

Aug 15, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 8Total: 9

22-02-4

Detail 23069083

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled slicer blade guard on prep table inside back kitchen.

32-04-4

Detail 23069076

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

14-09-4

Detail 23069081

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board on reach in cooler by reach in freezer.

36-73-4

Detail 23069079

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed in back kitchen. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 23069082

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil plastic container stored on back kitchen floor. Operator removed container from floor. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 23069080

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed by kitchen back door.

22-16-4

Detail 23069078

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled reach in freeze interior in front of Walk in cooler. Also, observed soiled reach in cooler interior by griddle. Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 23069084

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cut ham container uncovered inside reach in freezer in back kitchen. Operator covered container. Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 23069077

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef thawing at room temperature inside kitchen. Operator stored meat inside reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site

Mar 26, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

50-17-3

Detail 22750309

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed License expired since October 1st, 2023. Admin Complaint

32-04-4

Detail 22750311

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at restroom. Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 22750307

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed inside Walk in cooler.

22-08-4

Detail 22750308

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave on shelf in back kitchen.

22-16-4

Detail 22750313

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

25-06-4

Detail 22750310

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed foam trays not inverted on shelf inside kitchen. Operator inverted them. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 22750312

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt and sugar containers not labeled under prep table inside kitchen. Operator labeled containers. Corrected On-Site

Sep 26, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

22-02-4

Detail 22316849

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting board on pizza prep table at front counter.

32-04-4

Detail 22316851

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

13-03-4

Detail 22316848

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged with food preparation without hair restraint. Operator put a hair restraint. Corrected On-Site

38-07-4

Detail 22316850

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed missing shield in back kitchen.

Apr 11, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

41-17-4

Detail 21926969

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spry bottle with degreaser not labeled inside kitchen. Operator labeled it. Corrected On-Site

32-04-4

Detail 21926968

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

14-01-5

Detail 21926964

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup stored inside sugar container under prep table inside kitchen. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 21926966

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed reach in freezer by kitchen back door. Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 21926967

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave on shelf in back kitchen. Operator cleaned it. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 21926965

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

Nov 8, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

31A-11-4

Detail 21560985

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic containers stored on hand sink in back kitchen. Operator removed containers. Corrected On-Site

32-04-4

Detail 21560988

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

14-01-5

Detail 21560987

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup stored inside sugar container under prep table inside back kitchen. Operator removed cup. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 21560986

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed inside Walk in cooler.

14-69-4

Detail 21560983

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed white reach in freezer by kitchen back door. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 21560984

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

14-17-4

Detail 21560982

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed inside Walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

Apr 11, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-05-6

Detail 20999820

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ground beef by shredded cheese and cut ham, and over dessert inside Walk in cooler. Operator stored them correctly. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 20999822

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled head mixer in front of three compartment sink. Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 20999827

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cups stored inside sugar and salt containers under prep table in back kitchen. Operator removed them. Corrected On-Site

50-09-4

Detail 20999823

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

14-69-4

Detail 20999828

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed white reach in freezer by back door.

38-07-4

Detail 20999824

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed in back kitchen in front of Walk in cooler.

23-03-4

Detail 20999821

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled salt and sugar containers under prep table in back kitchen. Also observed soiled fan cover inside Walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

14-17-4

Detail 20999826

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation

42-01-4

Detail 20999825

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

Sep 8, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 9Total: 12

22-02-4

Detail 20492387

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled head mixer in back kitchen.

31B-02-4

Detail 20492379

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

31B-03-4

Detail 20492388

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink by oven inside kitchen. Employee provided it. Corrected On-Site

32-04-4

Detail 20492383

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

13-03-4

Detail 20492380

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed Employee engaged with food preparation without hair restraint. Employee put a cap. Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 20492386

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in cooler floor.

08B-47-4

Detail 20492384

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a plastic tomato sauce container stored on walk in cooler floor. Employee removed it from floor. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 20492385

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed soiled microwave interior on prep by white reach in freezer.

23-03-4

Detail 20492382

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled salt and sugar containers under prep table inside kitchen. Repeat Violation

14-17-4

Detail 20492381

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation

29-11-4

Detail 20492377

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking rom fan inside walk in cooler.

02D-01-5

Detail 20492378

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container under prep table inside kitchen.