THE BUTCHER CUISINE

With 4 inspections documented, THE BUTCHER CUISINE maintains a 2.4/5 food safety rating in MIAMI LAKES. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

8030 NW 154 ST

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 12/19/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10900797

  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food with no hair restraint.
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use utensils in water at 89F.
  • 21-02-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed condensed milk in a bottled on the preparation table not labeled.
  • 01D-01-5:High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Observed restaurant offering raw fish ceviche, parasite destruction not available during the inspection. Non-exempt fish may not be served raw or undercooked. Consumer Advisory must be in place.
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed at prep area raw eggs stored over vegetables and produce.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed at cook line over the preparation table fresh garlic in oil (75F - Cold Holding), as per employee outside for about 1 hour. Employee placed food back to the cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test strips not available during the inspection.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located at cook line.
  • 14-14-4:Intermediate - On the preparation table at cook line Nonfood-grade basting brush used for steak seasoning spread.

Inspection Date: 1/10/2025

  • 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: **Time Extended**
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: **Time Extended**
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 4 employees engaged in food preparation with no Certified manager present. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: **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. For employee's Saily Ruiz, working for over 60 day, Alexandra Valdez, Joseph Lorenzo working also for over 60 days, Isidro Escalona working for over 60 days. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 1/9/2025

  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning
  • 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a case of raw potatoes stored on the kitchen floor by the ice machine. Warning
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board, employee removed it. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Warning
  • 21-02-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers. Warning
  • 01D-01-5:High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Restaurant offers raw fish ceviche. No parasite destruction available at the time of the inspection. Non-exempt fish may not be served raw or undercooked. Consumer Advisory must be in place. Warning
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In the three door reach in cooler located at preparation area observed raw eggs stored over tomatoes. Warning
  • 11-07-5:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Sent handout to operator. 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 can opener soiled. Operator removed it to be washed. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed Raw fish and shrimp ceviche not identified on the menu. Employee identified all food containing raw products on the menu during the inspection. Corrected On-Site 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 4 employees engaged in food preparation with no Certified manager present. Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, at cook line. Operator refiled paper towel on site. 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. For employee's Saily Ruiz, working for over 60 day, Alexandra Valdez, Joseph Lorenzo working also for over 60 days, Isidro Escalona working for over 60 days. 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. Warning
  • 02B-02-5:Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. No Consumer Advisory posted for all customers to see. Operator printed a Consumer Advisory Notification poster and ported it on site. Corrected On-Site Warning

Inspection Date: 9/13/2024

  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign next fryer area.
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop not stored to allow the mop to dry at mop sink area.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed next paper towel next to fryers.

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Google Rating

★★★★½ (4.7/5)
(53 reviews)

Opening Hours

Monday:12:00 – 10:00 PM
Tuesday:12:00 – 10:00 PM
Wednesday:12:00 – 10:00 PM
Thursday:12:00 – 10:00 PM
Friday:12:00 – 10:00 PM
Saturday:11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Sunday:11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
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Restaurant Features

Serves Beer
Serves Wine
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
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