HONEST ROOTS
10437 NW 41 ST #12
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.1/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 1/29/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
9
Total
12
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed top of dishmachine soiled. Repeat Violation
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at entrance to kitchen area.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents soiled at kitchen area. Repeat Violation
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at green cutting board and long white cutting board at kitchen area.
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back exit door.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of limes stored on floor near back exit door and plastic containers of vinegar and oil under oven at cookline. Coached manager on correct procedure. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach-in cooler gasket soiled at unit under rice cookers. Repeat Violation
- 38-08-4:Basic - Twenty (20) foot-candles of light not provided inside equipment where food is stored. Observed at reach-in cooler in dry storage area at hallway. Repeat Violation
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled at entrance to kitchen and storage space near back exit door.
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observe pd raw chicken over raw salmon at reach-in cooler across from cookline. Manager rearranged products according to cooking temperatures. Corrected On-Site
- 53A-10-4:Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed manager not knowing the minimum cooking temperature of chicken. Coached manager on correct temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink at kitchen with reusable ice pack inside.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/29/2025 revealed 12 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 7/16/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
8
Total
11
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed top of DW soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-16: Observed top of DW soiled. **Time Extended**
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed AC vent over cook line soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-16: Observed AC vent over cook line soiled. **Time Extended**
- 14-74-7:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed three reach-in coolers at cook line not keeping food cold. Observed temperature over 41F. Operator was informed and he ordered new equipment. TCS food was discarded from equipment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-16: Observed three reach-in coolers at cook line not keeping food cold. Observed temperature over 41F. Operator was informed and he ordered new equipment. TCS food was discarded from equipment. Operator provided proof of purchase. **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed door handle at reach in cooler at cook line and door handle to standing double door at reach in cooler in disrepair. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-16: Observed door handle at reach in cooler at cook line and door handle to standing double door at reach in cooler in disrepair. **Time Extended**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bottles of oil and case of lemons stored on floor under oven. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-16: Observed plastic bottles of oil on floor under oven. **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket at reach in freezer soiled at cook line. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-16: Observed gasket at reach in freezer soiled at cook line. **Time Extended**
- 29-49-6:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler at cook line. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-16: Observed standing water in reach in cooler at cook line. **Time Extended**
- 38-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Twenty (20) foot-candles of light not provided inside equipment where food is stored. Observed no light in RIC at storage area and in reach in cooler at cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-16: Observed no light in RIC at storage area and in reach in cooler at cook line. **Time Extended**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed heavy cream (56F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (78F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (78F - Cold Holding); pomodoro sauce (67F - Cold Holding); raw beef (52F - Cooling); pomodoro sauce (48F - Cold Holding); raw beef patties (53F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (53F - Cold Holding); at reach-in coolers at cook line. As per chef, more than 4 hours. Products were discarded. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-16: Observed cut tomatoes (59F - Cooling); Heavy cream (32F - Cold Holding); raw beef patties (37F - Cold Holding). Also, observed pomodoro sauce (50F - Cold Holding); at reach-in cooler at cook line. As per chef product was placed on line 3 hrs prior. Containers of pomodoro sauce were submerged in ice for rapid cooling. Admin Complaint
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards at cook line heavily stained. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-16: Observed cutting boards at cook line heavily stained. **Time Extended**
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 several employees without food handler training : Alma, Rafael, Christian, Yenny and Daniela lack food handlers certification. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-16: Observed several employees without food handler training : Alma, Rafael, Christian, Yenny and Daniela lack food handlers certification. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/16/2024 revealed 11 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 7/15/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
5
Basic
10
Total
19
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed top of DW soiled. Warning
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed AC vent over cook line soiled. Warning
- 14-74-7:Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed three reach-in coolers at cook line not keeping food cold. Observed temperature over 41F. Operator was informed and he ordered new equipment. TCS food was discarded from equipment. Warning
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed open quart container used as drinking vessel on cook line. Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed door handle at reach in cooler at cook line and door handle to standing double door at reach in cooler in disrepair. Repeat Violation Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bottles of oil and case of lemons stored on floor under oven. Warning
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging on oven door handle. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket at reach in freezer soiled at cook line. Repeat Violation Warning
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler at cook line. Repeat Violation Warning
- 38-08-4:Basic - Twenty (20) foot-candles of light not provided inside equipment where food is stored. Observed no light in RIC at storage area and in reach in cooler at cook line. Warning
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher machine with a chlorine solution of 0 ppm. Warning
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw fish filets in zip lock bags stored over frozen blueberries in reach in freezer in storage area. Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed heavy cream (56F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (78F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (78F - Cold Holding); pomodoro sauce (67F - Cold Holding); pomodoro sauce (48F - Cold Holding); beef patties (53F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (53F - Cold Holding); at reach-in coolers at cook line. As per chef, more than 4 hours. Products were discarded. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed heavy cream (56F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (78F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (78F - Cold Holding); pomodoro sauce (67F - Cold Holding); raw beef (52F - Cooling); pomodoro sauce (48F - Cold Holding); raw beef patties (53F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (53F - Cold Holding); at reach-in coolers at cook line. As per chef, more than 4 hours. Products were discarded. Warning
- 11-27-4: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
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards at cook line heavily stained. Repeat Violation Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Repeat Violation Warning
- 53B-13-5: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 several employees without food handler training : Alma, Rafael, Christian, Yenny and Daniela lack food handlers certification. Warning
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked tomatoes not date marked. As per person in charge, cooked last Saturday. Coached staff on correct date marking procedures. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/15/2024 revealed 19 total violations (4 high priority, 5 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 2/23/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
5
Basic
5
Total
10
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed commercially processed reduced oxygen packages of diced raw tuna, not removed from packaging prior to thawing, stored in reach in cooler. Chef began to remove raw tuna from ROP packaging. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets at reach in cooler located across from fryer station. Repeat Violation
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water located under kitchen dish machine.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets at reach in cooler located at pizza prep station, across from pizza oven. Chef cleaned reach in cooler gaskets. Observed soiled hood filters above kitchen cookline. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler located across from kitchen cookline. Chef began to wipe and remove water from bottom of reach-in-cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface stained/soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed heavily stained cutting boards at kitchen prep coolers.
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed "sunny side eggs" offered on breakfast menu, no asterisks or symbol indicating that menu item is covered by the consumer advisory.
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. None provided at time of inspection for kitchen dish machine that uses chlorine solution as a sanitizer.
- 16-36-4:Intermediate - No color/concentration comparison chart available for quaternary chemical test kit used to check sanitizer at triple sink.
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed some food employee certificates expired as of September 2023 by Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/23/2024 revealed 10 total violations (0 high priority, 5 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 8/7/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
10
Total
12
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine located at kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable located at front counter.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets at reach in cooler located across the fryer. Repeat Violation
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside located at back kitchen door.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris located at kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit located across from pizza oven. Operator provided ambient thermometer to place inside reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hand wash sink soiled with food debris next to dish machine. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in cooler under pressure cooker. Repeat Violation
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled next to pizza oven. Repeat Violation
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wiping cloth stored on prep table, not properly in sanitazer bucket Operator set up chlorine sanitizer buckets. Corrected On-Site
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles with oil, cooking wine and water not properly labeled with common name. Located next to reach in cooler. Operator properly labeled squeeze bottles. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw swai over a container of avocados inside reach in cooler in front of the dish machine. Operator removed avocados stored under raw fish. Corrected On-Site
- 11-26-1: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. Manager provided forms but not sign by employees, in the process of completing. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/7/2023 revealed 12 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 10 basic).
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Phone: (305) 629-9292
Website: http://thehonestroots.com/
Google Rating
★★★★☆ (4.3/5)
(1,332 reviews)Price Level
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Opening Hours
Monday:10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday:10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday:10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday:10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday:10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday:10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday:10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
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✓ Restaurant
✓ Cafe
✓ Store
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Serves Beer
Serves Wine
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025