MIAMI FINGA LICKING 176
17647 NW 27 AVE
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.0/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 7/1/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/1/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 3/30/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
7
Basic
5
Total
12
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic container with no handle stored inside the rice container used as a scoop. Operator removed and discarded. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-30: Observed a plastic container with no handle stored inside the flour container used as a scoop. **Time Extended**
- 32-12-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-30: Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Time Extended**
- 51-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed approximately 120 seats in the establishment, approved license is for 27 seats. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-30: Observed approximately 120 seats in the establishment, approved license is for 27 seats. **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in the reach in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-30: Observed ice buildup up in the reach in freezer. **Time Extended**
- 02D-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed brown sugar and rice in a container with no name on it in the kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-30: Observed brown sugar and rice in a container with no name on it in the kitchen. **Time Extended**
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Emailed form to operator. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-30: Emailed form to operator. **Time Extended**
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed Person in charge is Craig Morris hired 10 years ago with no manager certification. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-30: Observed Person in charge is Craig Morris hired 10 years ago with no manager certification. **Time Extended**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at the front counter and kitchen handwashing sink. Operator placed new roll. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-30: Observed no paper towel at the front counter and kitchen handwashing sink. Operator agreed to make a shelf to place items on top. **Time Extended**
- 53B-01-5: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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-30: 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. **Time Extended**
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 employee named Ashley hired 2 weeks ago with no knowledge of her responsibility. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-30: Observed employee named Ashley hired 2 weeks ago with no knowledge of her responsibility. **Time Extended**
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at the handwashing sink at the front counter, kitchen and bathroom. Operator placed new bottle. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-30: Observed no soap at the handwashing sink at the front counter and kitchen. Operator agreed to make a shelf to place items on top. **Time Extended**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Observed no chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-30: Observed no chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/30/2024 revealed 12 total violations (0 high priority, 7 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 3/29/2024
High Priority
5
Intermediate
8
Basic
7
Total
20
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic container with no handle stored inside the rice container used as a scoop. Operator removed and discarded. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. 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 a cell phone on top of the prep table in the kitchen, operator removed. Observed backpack, jacket and purses on top of the brown sugar container. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 51-09-4:Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed approximately 120 seats in the establishment, approved license is for 27 seats. Warning
- 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed container in the rice with a crack. Operator discarded. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in the reach in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed brown sugar and rice in a container with no name on it in the kitchen. Warning
- 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed yellow rice (81F - Cooling); white rice (81F - Cooling) stored inside the reach in cooler for more than 6 hours. Observed macaroni (57F - Cooling) stored inside the middle reach in cooler overnight, as per operator. Stop sale was issued. Provided cooling form to operator. Repeat Violation Warning
- 01B-36-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed yellow rice (81F - Cooling); white rice (81F - Cooling) stored inside the reach in cooler for more than 6 hours. Observed macaroni (57F - Cooling) stored inside the middle reach in cooler overnight, as per operator. Stop sale was issued. Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked chicken (127F - Hot Holding); turkey wings (124F - Hot Holding) stored in the hot box at the kitchen for more than 6 hours. Stop sale was issued. Observed macaroni and cheese (54F - Cold Holding) prepared and placed inside the reach in cooler for more than 6 hours. Stop sale issued. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed macaroni and cheese (54F - Cold Holding) prepared and placed inside the reach in cooler for more than 6 hours. Stop sale issued. Repeat Violation Warning
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (127F - Hot Holding); turkey wings (124F - Hot Holding) stored in the hot box at the kitchen for more than 6 hours. Stop sale was issued. Repeat Violation 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. Emailed form to operator. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed Person in charge is Craig Morris hired 10 years ago with no manager certification. Warning
- 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/ Observed 5 employee engaging in food preparation with no manager on duty. Person in charge is Craig Morris with an employee training. Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at the front counter and kitchen handwashing sink. Operator placed new roll. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 53B-01-5: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. Warning
- 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. Observed employee named Ashley hired 2 weeks ago with no knowledge of her responsibility. Repeat Violation Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at the handwashing sink at the front counter, kitchen and bathroom. Operator placed new bottle. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - Observed no chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/29/2024 revealed 20 total violations (5 high priority, 8 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 10/16/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
6
Basic
8
Total
17
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 24-07-4:Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed clean pots and containers stored on the floor in the dry storage room.
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Repeat Violation
- 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 backpack stored on top of brown sugar towards back kitchen area. Corrected On-Site
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed interior reach in freezer in the kitchen with ice build up.
- 14-01-5:Basic - Observed plastic container with no handle used to scoop up rice. Operator removed plastic container from rice. Corrected On-Site
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of foam cups and lids stored on the floor in the back dry storage unit. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cloths stored on top of prep tables throughout the kitchen, ask operator to place inside the sanitizing container.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed brown sugar and white sugar with no labels located at kitchen area.
- 10-05-5:High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tongs, ladles and spatulas in standing dirty water at 120F. Operator replaced water and heated up on stove. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 08A-24-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other during preparation based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw steak over raw conch in the reach in cooler. Educated operator how to properly store food items and raw steak was placed under the raw conch. Corrected On-Site
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in hot box: turkey wings (120F - Hot Holding); chicken (102F - Hot Holding); seafood rice (94F - Hot Holding), less than 4 hours. Advised Chef to reheat all food items to 165F and above. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 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. Emailed operator, who printed procedures. Corrected On-Site
- 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed macaroni and cheese 94F Cooling, kept covered and stored in reach in cooler, not properly vented, temperature taken at 12:34pm. As per Chef, food items were stored in cooler at approximately 8:30am. Advised to place into reach in freezer for rapid cooling, 2nd Temperature of macaroni and cheese at 58F Cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels on both hand washing sinks in the kitchen. Operator provided paper towel. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 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. Emailed operator, who printed and had employees sign forms. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at both hand washing sinks in the kitchen. Operator provided soap. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 29-28-4:Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed no service date marked on water filter located behind ice machine.
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/16/2023 revealed 17 total violations (3 high priority, 6 intermediate, 8 basic).
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Phone: (786) 520-4675
Website: http://www.thelicking.com/
Google Rating
★★★½☆ (3.8/5)
(2,200 reviews)Price Level
$$
Features
✓ Meal Takeaway
✓ Restaurant
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Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025