TJ'S SOUTHERN KITCHEN

TJ'S SOUTHERN KITCHEN in MIAMI has 3 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 3.1/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

866 NE 79 ST

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.1/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/21/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10932116

  • 50-03-4:Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Repeat Violation
  • 11-07-5:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
  • 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.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board at three compartment sink.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed can sodas and plastic bottles of juices stored inside hand sink not accessible for wash hands. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Repeat Violation
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.

Inspection Date: 3/8/2025

  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

Inspection Date: 6/28/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8333913

  • 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. Discussed with operator and provided email handout.