FUEGOS DEL SUR
10455 Northwest 41st Street
Florida, 33178
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.7/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/7/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
9
Total
11
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-36-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed at second floor dry storage area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: Observed at second floor dry storage area. **Time Extended**
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents soiled at second floor dry storage area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: Observed ceiling tiles and vents soiled at second floor dry storage area. **Time Extended**
- 24-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates and bowls not stored facing down at second floor storage shelves. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: Observed plates and bowls not stored facing down at second floor storage shelves. **Time Extended**
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cutting boards at cookline. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: Observed at cutting boards at cookline. **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed floor and interior door of walk-in cooler in disrepair. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: Observed floor and interior door of walk-in cooler in disrepair. **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at chest freezers at second floor and at cook line. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: Observed ice buildup at chest freezers at second floor and at cook line. **Time Extended**
- 38-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield in disrepair over three compartment sink I. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: Observed light shield in disrepair over three compartment sink. **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in freezer gaskets soiled. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: Observed walk-in freezer gaskets soiled. **Time Extended**
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed on shelves at walk-in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: Observed on shelves at walk-in cooler. **Time Extended**
- 22-49-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher machine at ware washing area and cup washing machine at coffee station with a 0 ppm chlorine concentration. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: Observed dishwasher machine with a 100 ppm chlorine concentration and cup washing machine at coffee station with a 0 ppm chlorine concentration. Admin Complaint
- 29-42-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter missing vacuum breaker at mop sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: Observed splitter missing vacuum breaker at mop sink. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/7/2025 revealed 11 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 3/25/2025
High Priority
4
Intermediate
4
Basic
15
Total
23
Inspection Details:
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed at second floor dry storage area. Warning
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents soiled at second floor dry storage area. Warning
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates and bowls not stored facing down at second floor storage shelves. Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cutting boards at cookline. Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed floor and interior door of walk-in cooler in disrepair. Repeat Violation Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bucket of potatoes stored on floor of walk-in cooler. Person in charge removed bucket from floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at chest freezers at second floor and at cook line. Repeat Violation Warning
- 10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop handle in contact with Russian salad at walk-in cooler. Scoop was removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 38-01-4:Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield in disrepair over three compartment sink I. Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at family bathroom used by female staff. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in freezer gaskets soiled. Repeat Violation Warning
- 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hot water knob at hand washing sink at second floor not working. Warning
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed stored chicken sand beef steaks not covered at reach-in cooler at cook line. Coached person in charge on correct procedure. Warning
- 03G-53-1:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Observed raw chicken with no production time or day at walk-in cooler. Coached person in charge on correct procedure. Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed on shelves at walk-in cooler. Warning
- 22-49-4:High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher machine at ware washing area and cup washing machine at coffee station with a 0 ppm chlorine concentration. Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw beef stored in thank you bags inside walk-in cooler. Coached person in charge on correct procedure. Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over ready to eat sauces at walk-in cooler. Coached person in charge on correct procedure. Warning
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter missing vacuum breaker at mop sink. Warning
- 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 person in charge not knowing correct chlorine concentration at warehouse washing area. Coached person in charge on correct concentration. Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled at preparation area. Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash in sink at coffee station with ice scoop inside and hand washing sink at front counter with utensils inside. Ice scoop was removed. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand washing sink at kitchen entrance. Paper was provided. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/25/2025 revealed 23 total violations (4 high priority, 4 intermediate, 15 basic).
Inspection on 11/1/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
3
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at tanks stored at dry storage area near kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-30: Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at tanks stored at dry storage area near kitchen. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-01: Observed at tanks stored at dry storage area near kitchen. **Time Extended**
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cutting boards at cookline. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-30: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cutting boards at cookline. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-01: Observed large cutting board at cookline with cut marks and no longer cleanable. **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed floor of walk-in cooler in disrepair and gaskets torn at reach-in cooler at cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-30: Observed floor of walk-in cooler in disrepair and gaskets torn at reach-in cooler at cook line. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-01: Observed floor of walk-in cooler in disrepair and gaskets torn at reach-in cooler at cook line. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/1/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 8/30/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
7
Total
9
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at tanks stored at dry storage area near kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-30: Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at tanks stored at dry storage area near kitchen. **Time Extended**
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cutting boards at cookline. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-30: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cutting boards at cookline. **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed floor of walk-in cooler in disrepair and gaskets torn at reach-in cooler at cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-30: Observed floor of walk-in cooler in disrepair and gaskets torn at reach-in cooler at cook line. **Time Extended**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of frying oil and plastic containers of dulce de leche stored on stairs leading to second floor. Coached manager on correct procedure. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-30: Observed boxes of frying oil and plastic containers of dulce de leche stored on stairs leading to second floor. **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at chest freezer at second floor. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-30: Observed at chest freezer at second floor. **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed back wall of walk-in cooler soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-30: Observed back wall of walk-in cooler soiled. **Time Extended**
- 03G-53-1:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Observed raw chicken with no production time or day at walk-in cooler. Coached manager on correct procedure. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-30: Observed raw chicken with no production time or day at walk-in cooler. Manager placed production time and date on container holding chicken. Coached manager on correct procedure. **Time Extended**
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-30: No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products **Time Extended**
- 53B-05-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed food handler's training expired for Yeisa, Miguel, Joseph, Milka, Jesus. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-30: Observed food handler's training expired for Yeisa, Miguel, Joseph, Milka, Jesus. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/30/2024 revealed 9 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 8/22/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
6
Basic
12
Total
19
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at tanks stored at dry storage area near kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed at second storage storage rack. Warning
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cutting boards at cookline. Repeat Violation Warning
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing bracelets while doing food preparation. Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed floor of walk-in cooler in disrepair and gaskets torn at reach-in cooler at cook line. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of frying oil and plastic containers of dulce de leche stored on stairs leading to second floor. Coached manager on correct procedure. Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at chest freezer at second floor. Repeat Violation Warning
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at service station. Manager correctly positioned scoop. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives stored between equipment at cookline. Repeat Violation Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed back wall of walk-in cooler soiled. Warning
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed mashed potatoes not covered at walk-in cooler. Warning
- 03G-53-1:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Observed raw chicken with no production time or day at walk-in cooler. Coached manager on correct procedure. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 22-57-6:High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed a temperature of 115F at cup washing machine at service station. Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink at second floor with plates inside and hand washing sink at service station with water pitcher inside. Coached manager on correct procedure. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
- 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. No measuring device available for cup washing machine at service area. Repeat Violation Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand washing sink at cookline. Repeat Violation Warning
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning
- 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 mashed potatoes to date marked at walk-in cooler. Warning
- 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed food handler's training expired for Yeisa, Miguel, Joseph, Milka, Jesus. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/22/2024 revealed 19 total violations (1 high priority, 6 intermediate, 12 basic).
Inspection on 2/27/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
6
Basic
10
Total
18
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured located behind bar.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable located at kitchen prep coolers. Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers/boxes/packages of raw chicken, fettuccine pasta and raw salmon stored on floor of walk in freezer, located at upstairs storage area.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer located next to convection oven at kitchen area.
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between reach in coolers and prep counters, located at kitchen area.
- 10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed handle of spoon not stored above a container of cooked rice, located inside walk in cooler.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees located at upstairs meat preparation area.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hood filters above kitchen cookline. Repeat Violation
- 05-09-4:Basic - Observed no conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding units at time of inspection.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed food storage containers of flour and panko bread crumbs not labeled, stored under kitchen counter. Repeat Violation
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine using chlorine sanitizer at 0ppm, located near front counter area. Advised to use dish machine located at main kitchen.
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker located at hose bibb at mop sink, near kitchen warewashing area. Repeat Violation
- 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. Printed and provided to operator. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed coffee equipment and spoons stored in handwash sink behind front counter.
- 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Establishment uses a hot water sanitizing dish machine located at kitchen area, no measuring device provided.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located throughout kitchen.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink located next to prep sink/ wall behind mop sink at kitchen area.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed chemical spray bottle containing cleaning alcohol not labeled, stored near front counter.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/27/2024 revealed 18 total violations (2 high priority, 6 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 10/10/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
7
Total
12
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed hotel and restaurant license dated October 1, 2022, posted on bulletin board. Owner renewed license at time of inspection, in the process of printing. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable located at kitchen prep coolers.
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water located near reach in coolers across from cookline and at warewashing area.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up at chest freezer located next to walk in cooler.
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board located at kitchen prep cooler. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hood filters above kitchen cookline.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed storage containers of flour and Panko bread crumbs not labeled located under kitchen counter.
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed seating restaurant establishment operating with an expired license dated October 1, 2023. At time of inspection, license was renewed, provided Validation# 238436343, refreshed inspection report and expiration displayed as October 1, 2024. Corrected On-Site
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb located at mop sink near warewashing area. Repeat Violation
- 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. Emailed employee reporting agreement form to Manager. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 14-14-4:Intermediate - Nonfood-grade brush used in food. Observed regular paint brush with metal wrapping used at coffee/espresso machine.
- 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 expired food handler certificate for Miguel S. expired on 5/12/2023 by Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association.
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/10/2023 revealed 12 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 7 basic).