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1050 Northwest 42nd Avenue
Miami, Florida, 33126
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.8/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/22/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
11
Total
14
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior machine soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: Observed exterior machine soiled; at callback. **Time Extended**
- 36-22-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in Walk in cooler and in kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: Observed in Walk in cooler and in kitchen area; at callback. **Time Extended**
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed soiled floor in walk in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: Observed soiled floor in walk in freezer; at callback. **Time Extended**
- 10-20-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on door handle of oven tongs behind held. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: Observed on door handle of oven tongs behind held; at callback. **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood system soiled. Observed air fan soiled in kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: Observed hood system soiled; at callback. **Time Extended**
- 14-33-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in multiple reach in coolers in kitchen and prep area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: Observed in multiple reach in coolers in kitchen and prep area; at callback. **Time Extended**
- 29-49-6:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in multiple reach in coolers in kitchen and bar area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: Observed in multiple reach in coolers in kitchen; at callback. **Time Extended**
- 08B-12-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed crab legs in walk in freezer with no cover. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: Observed food uncovered in walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
- 06-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed shrimp thawing in standing water. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: Observed tilapia thawing in standing water. **Time Extended**
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: Observed in walk in cooler; at callback. **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: Observed throughout kitchen area; at callback. **Time Extended**
- 31A-10-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed ice machine line inside of hand sink at bar. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: Observed ice machine line inside of hand sink at bar; at callback. **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed dish racks soiled in kitchen. Observed where spices are soiled counter top. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: Observed dish racks soiled in kitchen. Observed where spices are soiled counter top; at callback. **Time Extended**
- 22-31-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dish rack. Observed underneath prep tables where pots and pans are kept. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: Observed on dish rack. Observed underneath prep tables where pots and pans are kept; at callback. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/22/2025 revealed 14 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 11 basic).
Inspection on 2/17/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
6
Basic
15
Total
22
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior machine soiled. Warning
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed across cook line. Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in Walk in cooler and in kitchen area. Warning
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed soiled floor in walk in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in chest freezer at bar and in walk in freezer. Warning
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on door handle of oven tongs behind held. Warning
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on cook line utensils in water 100F. Warning
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no form, inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood system soiled. Observed air fan soiled in kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in multiple reach in coolers in kitchen and prep area. Repeat Violation Warning
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in multiple reach in coolers in kitchen and bar area. Warning
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed crab legs in walk in freezer with no cover. Warning
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed shrimp thawing in standing water. Warning
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw steak above raw shrimp. Warning
- 31A-10-4:Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed ice machine line inside of hand sink at bar. 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. Observed no form or kit, inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed dish racks soiled in kitchen. Observed where spices are soiled counter top. Warning
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed ceviche and steak cooked to customer preference with no indication. Warning
- 22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dish rack. Observed underneath prep tables where pots and pans are kept. Warning
- 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 several employees expired; Odalys Fresnillo, Manuel Bautista, Manuel Valdez, Allen Sosa. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/17/2025 revealed 22 total violations (1 high priority, 6 intermediate, 15 basic).
Inspection on 8/6/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
8
Total
11
Inspection Details:
- 16-23-4:Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Corrected On-Site
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable, most kitchen cutting boards.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath kitchen equipments.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold like substance to kitchen walk in cooler door, flat top grill side with heavy old grease.
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Most kitchen RIC.
- 21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Corrected On-Site
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Clean kitchen walls from food spills.
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Corrected On-Site
- 05-13-5:Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooked time/temperature control for safety food.
- 05-10-4:Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/6/2024 revealed 11 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 2/22/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
4
Basic
7
Total
13
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.Observed black substance in both ice machines.
- 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 tuna not cut or removed from packaging defrosted in walkin cooler .
- 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.Observed employee on front counter next to clean plates.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed chicken wings on floor in walkin cooler and soda boxes on floor in dry storage area.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed utensils in water next to grill at 94F, and on front line at 73F.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.Observed seafood defrosting in sink without running water. Chef corrected by moving to one sink and running water. Corrected On-Site
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.Observed food debris on wall behind slicer on cook line.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Observed fish over ready to eat potato in walkin cooler . Chef rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walkin cooler Cold Holding Mahi 52F, Swai 52F. Chef iced down product.
- 01C-05-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Observed black substance on slicer blade guard.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Observed 2 garbage cans in front of hand wash sink at end of cook line. Chef removed a garbage can. Corrected On-Site
- 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 bean mix in reachin cooler not date marked.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/22/2024 revealed 13 total violations (2 high priority, 4 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 8/25/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
6
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Mussels in room temperature.
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Clean was where needed.
- 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/25/2023 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 6 basic).