FAMOUS DAVE'S DORAL
8210 Northwest 36th Street
Florida, 33166
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/12/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
8
Total
10
Inspection Details:
- 32-12-6:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting boards in front of ovens in back kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet containers on shelf opinion back kitchen.
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed inside Walk in cooler.
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between wall and reach in cooler. Operator stored knife correctly. Corrected On-Site
- 10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop handle touching coleslaw inside reach in cooler. Operator stored scoop correctly. Corrected On-Site
- 21-09-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed inside kitchen. Operator discarded towel. Corrected On-Site
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container unlabeled in kitchen. Operator labeled container. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over cooked pork inside reach in cooler under griddle. Operator stored foods correctly. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand washing station by Sosa machine at front counter. Operator provided paper towel. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/12/2025 revealed 10 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 10/16/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
5
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine soiled
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside ovens.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth in the top of the preparation table. Manager put it inside tether sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled. Manager cleaned it. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/16/2024 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 9/18/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
8
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed both white cutting boards in back kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet containers on shelf in back kitchen. Employee stored containers in order to air dry. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets in front of deep fryer in kitchen.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw salmon thawing at room temperature in cook line. Operator removed container to Walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site
- 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 500ppm). Operator added water and observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm). Corrected On-Site
- 02D-11-5:Intermediate - Raw animal food cooked with non-continuous method is not identified/labeled while stored after initial heating according to written procedures. Observed raw chicken wings inside reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator labeled container. Corrected On-Site
- 45-02-4:Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed extinguisher in recharge zone by kitchen back door.
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/18/2024 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 4/2/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
9
Total
13
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling tile inside back kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed two white cutting boards in back kitchen.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer gaskets torn inside cook line.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed wood plank in standing water at 90°F by grill in cook line. Operator started to reheat water. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed food trays not inverted on shelf inside cook line. Operator inverted trays. Corrected On-Site
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed cooked beef thawing at room temperature in back kitchen. Operator placed meat inside Walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed inside Walk in cooler.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed brown sugar container inside dry storage. Operator labeled container. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef over raw pork inside reach in cooler under grill inside kitchen.
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no Chlorine Test Kit.
- 53A-05-6: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/. Food Manager Certified arrived at time of Inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed inside ware washing area. Operator provided paper towel. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/2/2024 revealed 13 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 12/19/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
6
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust on ceiling tiles inside ware washing area.
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet containers stored on shelf by walk in cooler. Operator stored containers in order to air dry. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 33-15-4:Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed dumpster lid broken.
- 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Operator placed a plug on dumpster. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled Walk in cooler gaskets.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked chorizo container not covered inside Walk-in cooler. Operator covered container. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/19/2023 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 6 basic).
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Contact Information
Phone: (305) 403-7919
Website: https://www.famousdaves.com/doral
Google Rating
★★★★☆ (4.4/5)
(4,846 reviews)Price Level
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Opening Hours
Monday:11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Tuesday:11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Wednesday:11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Thursday:11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Friday:11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Saturday:11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Sunday:11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
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Serves Beer
Serves Wine
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025