BIRD BOWL
9275 Southwest 40th Street
Miami, Florida, 33165
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/7/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
2
Inspection Details:
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed ice machine filters soiled. Observed reach in cooler in pizza back prep station with soiled gaskets.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink located in back prep area. Operator restocked. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/7/2025 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 2/14/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
7
Inspection Details:
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers wet nesting at ware washing area. Repeat Violation
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at cook line soiled with food debris.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at ware washing area wall under table soiled with mold like substance.
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed COOKED RICE (101F - reheating) as per employee more than two hours.
- 03E-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Observed COOKED RICE (101F - reheating) as per employee more than two hours.
- 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed desserts at display case made offsite and pre portioned with no production date.
- 53B-16-4:Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed employee unable to answer proper quaternary levels. Coached employee on proper ppm.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/14/2025 revealed 7 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 9/25/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
6
Total
8
Inspection Details:
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clean containers wet nesting on shelf in dish area
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of walk in freezer
- 10-18-5:Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Observed utensils stored inside container with sanitizer at prep table in front of cook line.
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Observed exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside at back door by walk in cooler. Repeat Violation
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of flour not labeled underneath prep table in pizza prep area and containers of sugar and salt not labeled at front counter on top of sauce refrigerator.
- 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 marinara sauce (116F - Hot Holding) at cook line as per operator for 3 hours. Operator reheated marinara sauce for final temperature of 165F. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink at front counter.
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/25/2024 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 3/28/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
3
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 bottom of exit door across from conveyor oven.
- 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 chicken wings (108F - Hot Holding) at room temperature across from cook line. As per manger, less than 1 hour. Employee took product to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter area. Manger replenished paper towels. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/28/2024 revealed 3 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 7/28/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
10
Total
12
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed top of dish machine soiled at ware washing area.
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed no chains on co2 tanks at back kitchen area.
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with out hair restraint at cook line.
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed at ware washing area.
- 14-34-4:Basic - Exterior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at back kitchen area.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes containing oil at storage area on floor.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at walk in freezer at kitchen area next to cookline.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed grease and food debris in oven at cook line.
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed pizza boxes stored on floor at back kitchen area.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed pork ribs thawing at room temperature near cookline. Advised manager to place product underneath cool running water or take to walk in cooler.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cart stored in front of hand sink at front kitchen area. Manger removed cart. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink at cookline.
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/28/2023 revealed 12 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 10 basic).