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FRANCO

Franco in Miami has undergone seven health inspections, with a current average food safety rating of 2.4 out of 5, indicating overall deficient performance. Violations include 5 high-priority, 16 intermediate, and 34 basic violations, with 20 recent violations recorded in the last 90 days, though the recent trend appears stable. Overall, the restaurant shows notable compliance issues that warrant close ongoing monitoring and corrective action.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 7 reports on file

5600 NW 79 AVE

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

3/2/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13566933

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 4 int, 15 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance on the walls and catchall of ice machine.
  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed for unisex restroom.
  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed not smooth ceiling tiles in the kitchen, warewash area and front counter.
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed water stains on some ceiling tiles in the kitchen area.
  • 33-14-4:Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage.
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water bottle on ice machine in food the kitchen. Employee removed from the kitchen. Corrected On-Site
  • 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 employee personal cell phone on ice machine in food the kitchen. Employee removed from the kitchen. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed in disrepair the door gasket of reach in freezer.
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at exit door near 3 compartment sink.
  • 36-08-4:Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. No cove molding between hand wash sink and wall.
  • 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed empty plastic oil gallons on the floor around dumpster.
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed a knife stored in between the hand sink and wall. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle touching the crispy potato sticks.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled door gaskets of reach in freezer. Repeat Violation
  • 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in the kitchen, prep and front counter area.
  • 12A-29-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed male employee rummage through their wallet and continued engage in cooking at the deep fat fryer. Employee was corrected on the spot. Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed male employee wash their hands at the 3 compartment sink.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed potato cutter blocking the hand wash sink. Operator moved the equipment. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink. Operator provided. Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator was able to provide before the inspection ended. Corrected On-Site

11/3/2025· 5mo ago

Visit ID: 10894032

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 3 int, 4 basic

  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage on ceiling tiles inside kitchen.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled throughout kitchen.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bottles of water stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed water from floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed white refrigerator gasket soiled located by cook line. Also, observed drawer gasket soiled under griddle in kitchen.
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef over lettuce inside reach in cooler by kitchen entrance.
  • 29-37-4:High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed at three compartment sink.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed degreaser container stored inside hs d wash sink in kitchen. Operator removed container. Corrected On-Site
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • 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 pork not date marked inside reach in cooler by kitchen entrance. As per Operator pork was cooked last Saturday November 1st, 2025.

5/19/2025· 11mo ago

Visit ID: 10800484

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

3/17/2025· 1y 1mo ago

1 high, 2 int, 5 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning
  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at employee restroom. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tanks under front counter. Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil plastic container stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed container from floor. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed oil bottle unlabeled in kitchen. Operator labeled bottle. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over sauce containers inside reach in cooler. Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no Quaternary Test Kit. Repeat Violation 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

11/1/2024· 1y 5mo ago

1 high, 2 int, 2 basic

  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at the only restroom.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the only restroom.
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed by mop sink.
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no Chlorine Test Kit.
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

5/13/2024· 1y 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8501392

Met Inspection Standards

2 basic

  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets under griddle inside kitchen.
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cups, and food trays boxes stored on hallway floor by employee restroom.

9/15/2023· 2y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8362854

Met Inspection Standards

5 int, 6 basic

  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged with food preparation without hair restraint inside kitchen. Employee put a hair restraint. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil plastic container, and plastic Mayo containers stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed everything from floor. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand wash sink inside kitchen.
  • 24-18-4:Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed spoons and forks faces up on prep table inside kitchen. Operator stored them faces down. Corrected On-Site
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cup box stored on dry storage floor. Operator removed box from floor. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towel on reach in cooler inside kitchen. Operator stored towel inside bucket with sanitizer. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no Quaternary Test Kit.
  • 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/
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Repeat Violation
  • 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 red beans not date marked inside reach in cooler in kitchen. As per Operator beans were cooked last Wednesday September 13th, 2023. Operator date marked beans. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spry bottle with sanitizer not labeled inside three compartment sink. Operator labeled it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

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Google Rating

★★★★½ (4.5/5)
(300 reviews)

Opening Hours

Monday:10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Tuesday:10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Wednesday:10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Thursday:10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Friday:10:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Saturday:10:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Sunday:2:30 PM – 12:00 AM
✓ Currently Open

Features

✓ Restaurant

Restaurant Features

Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025

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