Name: LIRA BEIRUT EATERY
Address: 2000 NW 2 AVE, MIAMI, FL, 33127, US
Rating: 2.7

Inspection Date: 10/22/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13540536

Inspection Date: 10/6/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13539018

22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observe ice machine interior soiled in bar area. Warning
16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Warning
16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Warning
32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed not self closer doors at female and male bathrooms. Warning
23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed the handle of the reach in cooler next to mop sink with food residue. Warning
51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO tanks not secured at bar area next to ice machine. Warning
36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent soiled at kitchen exit. Warning
14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board on cold prep station with cut marks. Warning
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 on top of reach in cooler a pair of employee sneaker. Warning
14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer outside restaurant with broken door. Warning
14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on all reach-in freezers at kitchen area and outside storage area. Warning
31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand washing sink at entrance to bar area. Warning
23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets inside kitchen area at: reach in cooler next to mop sink, reach in freezer next to prep area, and reach in cooler on cold prep station. Repeat Violation Warning
25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed boxes of lids, plastic containers, and paper bags stored on floor at outside area storage. Warning
08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked salmon inside reach in cooler next to mop sink not cover. Warning
33-30-4:Basic - Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Observed boxes and garbage bags on floor at dumpster enclosure. Warning
36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled inside kitchen area at: next to three compartment sink, grill area, and prep area. Repeat Violation Warning
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 dishwasher chlorine machine with chlorine 0 ppm concentration. Warning
08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over vegetables on reach in cooler inside kitchen area next to mop sink and in reach in cooler outside kitchen. Warning
08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over cooked beef at cooling drawers at cook line. Warning
08A-17-6:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observe frozen solid raw chicken not commercially packaged over commercially packaged lamb at reach-in freezer at storage area outside of kitchen. Coached chef on correct procedure. Warning
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 two containers of waraq one dated 09.19 andone dated 09.27 stored at reach-in cooler at outside storage area. As per chef, they were not frozen. Warning
01B-24-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed two containers of waraq one dated 09.19 and one dated 09.27 stored at reach-in cooler at outside storage area. As per chef, they were not frozen at any time. Warning
29-37-4:High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed spray hose next to dish machine lower than flood rim. Warning
29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed at mop sink next to dumpster with no vacuum breaker. Warning
53B-15-4:Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Observed chef not knowing how to calibrate a thermometer using the cold method. Coached chef on correct procedure. Warning
31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink at cook line not accessible. Warning
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 strips. Warning
31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand washing sink at bar area closer to coffee machine. Warning
51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed metal shipping container used as dry and cold holding storage area, with two reach-in coolers and four reach-in freezers inside. Warning
05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning
31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand washing sink at bar area closer to coffee machine. Warning
22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust on shelves inside reach in cooler in kitchen area and bottom shelve of prep table at cook line. Repeat Violation Warning
02B-02-5:Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed no consumer advisory for beef kebab. Provided advisory to manager via email. Warning
29-28-4:Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed water filters at bar area with no service date. Warning

Inspection Date: 3/18/2025

23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters at the cook line soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-18: Observed hood filters at the cook line soiled. **Time Extended**
36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall near ice cream freezer soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-18: Observed wall near ice cream freezer soiled. **Time Extended**
22-31-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed prep table shelves with surface rust in back prep area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-18: Observed prep table shelves with surface rust in back prep area. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 2/11/2025

21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed cloth underneath cutting board located next to cook line. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign located at hand wash sink next to cook line.
23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters at the cook line soiled.
36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall near ice cream freezer soiled.
31A-04-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed hand wash sink located next to cook line removed.
22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed prep table shelves with surface rust in back prep area.

Inspection Date: 8/29/2024

22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance inside ice machine located at the bar area.
14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board located across the cook line with cut marks and no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation
14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer near back prep area with torn gasket. Observed reach in cooler located across the cook line with torn gaskets.
10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed a set of tongs on the oven door handle located at the cook line. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket located across the cook line soiled. Repeat Violation
22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler located across the cook line with soiled interior.
36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed several walls throughout kitchen with soil / food debris accumulation.
31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink at the bar area with soiled kitchen utensils inside. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 5/31/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8615923

23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters at the cook line soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-31: Observed hood filters at the cook line soiled. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 5/31/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8616096

14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed several cutting boards located at the dry rack area with cut marks and no longer cleanable.
31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand wash sink at the bar area. Operator placed hand wash sign. Corrected On-Site
23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled at the cook line. Repeat Violation
21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth located on top of white cutting board near cook line. Operator discarded immediately. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed kitchen utensils inside hand wash sink located at the hand wash sink near cook line. Operator removed immediately. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 2/20/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8441743

22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning
16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Warning
10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed five tongs on oven door handle at the cook line. Operator removed immediately. Corrected On-Site Warning
21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wiping cloth underneath red cutting board in kitchen prep area. Operator removed immediately. Warning
23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters at the cook line soiled. Warning
21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed several wet wiping cloths around establishment not stored in quaternary sanitizing solution. Operator discarded cloths immediately. Warning
02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several squeeze bottles with oil and lemon juice not labeled near cook line. Operator placed correct labels immediately. Corrected On-Site Warning
12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed male employee enter restroom with gloves on and exited with same gloves on. Operator coached employee to remove gloves once he is stepping out of kitchen to use restroom and wash hands once more when he re-enters kitchen. Corrected On-Site 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. Provided form to operator. Corrected On-Site Warning
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/ Warning
31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink near bar area. Warning
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. Provided form to operator. Corrected On-Site Warning
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. Warning

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