AMSTERDAM FALAFELSHOP
Sunset Drive
Florida, 33143
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/29/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
9
Total
10
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at rear 3cit door.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed package of plastic water bottles stored on the floor under stand mixer. Observed plastic container of cooking oil stored on floor under handwash sink. Repeat Violation
- 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed discarded boxes and containers stored outside if garbage can.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water 73F at prep line. Repeat Violation
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at microwave at rear of kitchen.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood system soiled with grease accumulation.
- 36-64-5:Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed lingering odor throughout establishment of grease/cooking oil.
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employees open soda can with straw stored in reach in coolers next to strawberries.
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed at shelf next to hood system, to go boxes not stored in manner from overhead protection.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink at center of kitchen blocked by a bucket stored inside. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/29/2025 revealed 10 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 4/17/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 10-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water 86F at cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-17: Still observed utensils in standing water 88F at cook line. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/17/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 4/16/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
4
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed package of plastic water bottles stored on the floor under stand mixer.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water 86F at cook line.
- 22-43-4:High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm) Operator added sanitizer. Final solution Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm) Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hummus (52F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (50F - Cold Holding); Cole slaw (50F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding) at front counter. As per operator for three hours.
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/16/2025 revealed 4 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 3/24/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
5
Basic
5
Total
12
Inspection Details:
- 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed at kitchen entrance.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking poster; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in coolers and freezers. Observed soiled air fan at front counter. Observed hood system soiled.
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on containers at warewash.
- 41-05-4:High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed roach killer on shelf above rice.
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed air fresheners on top of microwave in back of kitchen.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled shelf above warewash area where dry dishes are kept. Observed soiled can opener blade.
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit; Quaternary tablets.
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no probe thermometer on site.
- 22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed under prep table where sugar is held; under mixer.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed on dry rack where microwave is held.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/24/2025 revealed 12 total violations (2 high priority, 5 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 11/18/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
0
Total
2
Inspection Details:
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink across triple sink.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink next to buffet.
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/18/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 6/5/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed two broken tiles under HWS by prep table. Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed one cooking oil container stored on the floor under front counter.
- 01B-28-5:High Priority - Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Observed babaganush date market 5/25, yogurt date 05/24, garlic cream date 5/24. Operator segregated the products to be discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed babaganush date market 5/25, yogurt date 05/24, garlic cream date 5/24. Operator segregated the products to be discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle with degreaser stored on the handle of the blender. Operator removed spray bottle. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/5/2024 revealed 5 total violations (3 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 1/23/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At men bathroom.
- 36-10-4:Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed a floor under the hand sink is in disrepair.
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license since October 1, 2023. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hummus (60 F - Cold Holding); cheese (59 F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler front counter. As per operator for less than two hours. Managed turn on the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a spray bottle with windex stored over the French fried next to fryers. Manager relocated the spray bottle. Corrected On-Site
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/23/2024 revealed 7 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).