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WALRUS RODEO

Based on 4 health inspections, WALRUS RODEO in MIAMI has earned a 2.2/5 food safety rating. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

Last inspection: 2 months ago · 4 reports on file

5143 NE 2 AVE

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

12/15/2025· 2mo ago

Visit ID: 10916509

Met Inspection Standards

3 high, 2 int, 8 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl no handle inside flour container by dry storage. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 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 by ware washing area and prep area. Repeat Violation
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn across pizza oven. Repeat Violation
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap at back door. Repeat Violation
  • 14-66-4:Basic - Floor-mounted equipment that is not easily movable is not sealed to the floor and has legs that provide less than a 6-inch clearance between the floor and equipment. Observed reach in freezer across dishwasher. Repeat Violation
  • 38-01-4:Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed above shelves with clean containers.
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee energy drink stored inside reach in cooler by oven. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-86-1:High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towel used as a liner in herbs at reach in cooler by oven.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef container stored over cooked potatoes container stored at reach in cooler across pizza oven. Employee stored properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed lamb meat sauce (126F - Hot Holding); as per employee prepared less than 1 hour at steam table. Employee reheat lamb meat sauce (167F - Reheating). Corrected On-Site
  • 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Repeat Violation
  • 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 employee certificate expired for Brandon Osborne and Jeff Maxfield expired 11-16-25.

5/21/2025· 9mo ago

Visit ID: 10738271

Met Inspection Standards

5 int, 9 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation
  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling with a small hole above tall freezer near ware washing area.
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling soiled at ware washing area and prep area.
  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean containers stored in dry storage not inverted.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn at pizza station.
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap at back door exit. Repeat Violation
  • 14-66-4:Basic - Floor-mounted equipment that is not easily movable is not sealed to the floor and has legs that provide less than a 6-inch clearance between the floor and equipment. Observed reach in freezer stored on floor at warewashing area. Repeat Violation
  • 10-02-4:Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed 7 pairs of knives stored between wall and three compartment sink. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-27-4:Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Observed mop sink not accessible being blocked with containers.
  • 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed raw wahoo crudo offered in the menu not marked as a raw in the menu. Manager marked all menus with an asterisk. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
  • 01C-05-4:Intermediate - Oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
  • 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Oyster tags not marked with last date served.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with sanitizer not labeled at bar area.

12/9/2024· 1y 3mo ago

7 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine next to back door.
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at back door exit near ware washing area.
  • 14-66-4:Basic - Floor-mounted equipment that is not easily movable is not sealed to the floor and has legs that provide less than a 6-inch clearance between the floor and equipment. Observed reach in freezer stored on floor at warewashing area.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container with oil stored on floor near hand sink at kitchen area.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand sink bar area.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt stored inside aluminum containers with no label at preparation area. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site

2/6/2024· 2y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8356481

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 basic

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 09-01-4:High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee preparation in back touched dill with bar hands. Product thrown away. Per management. Corrected On-Site

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Contact Information

Google Rating

★★★★½ (4.7/5)
(320 reviews)

Price Level

$$

Opening Hours

Monday:5:30 – 10:30 PM
Tuesday:5:30 – 10:30 PM
Wednesday:Closed
Thursday:5:30 – 10:30 PM
Friday:5:30 – 10:30 PM
Saturday:5:30 – 10:30 PM
Sunday:5:30 – 10:30 PM
✗ Currently Closed

Features

✓ Restaurant

Restaurant Features

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

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