WORLD FAMOUS RIB SHACK & SEAFOOD II
3171 Northwest 54th Street
Miami, Florida, 33142
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.7/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/22/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
10
Total
10
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile in disrepair inside the customers restroom. Warning
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple cutting boards with excessive cut marks in kitchen area. Warning
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed at the dry rack by 3 compartment sink. Warning
- 51-09-4:Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed 15 seats inside establishment and license is approved for 0 seats/NOST. Warning
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at the bottom of rear exit door. Warning
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed in kitchen prep area. Operator removed wiping cloth from underneath cutting board. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed soiled interior of microwave at kitchen area. Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand sink by 3 compartment sink. Repeat Violation Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in cooler by kitchen prep area. Repeat Violation Warning
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple plastic containers with liquid/sauces and no labels in kitchen area. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/22/2025 revealed 10 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 1/9/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
5
Total
8
Inspection Details:
- 51-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed 18 seats in the establishment, with a bar section and 4 tables. License is approved for 0 seats. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-09: Observed 18 seats in the establishment, with a bar section and 4 tables. License is approved for 0 seats. **Time Extended**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil stored on the floor in the kitchen, operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-09: Observed cooking oil stored on the floor in the kitchen. **Time Extended**
- 21-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-09: In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled in reach in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-09: Observed gaskets soiled in reach in cooler. **Time Extended**
- 42-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-09: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Time Extended**
- 53B-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Santo Tamayra and Gale hired more than 60 days with no employee training. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-09: At the time of the callback inspection Tamayra and Gale no longer work in the establishment. Manuel Santo hired more than 60 days with no proof of employee training. Admin Complaint
- 22-31-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed storage area shelves with rust. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-09: Observed storage area shelves with rust. **Time Extended**
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed macaroni and cheese, brisket, pork sauce and prepped chicken wings made 3 days ago as per operator. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-09: Observed macaroni and cheese, brisket, pork sauce and prepped chicken wings made 2 days ago as per operator. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/9/2025 revealed 8 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 11/5/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
5
Basic
8
Total
14
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning
- 51-09-4:Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed 18 seats in the establishment, with a bar section and 4 tables. License is approved for 0 seats. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil stored on the floor in the kitchen, operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled in reach in cooler. Warning
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed grouper filets and pork chops thawing in standing water. Operator placed items in 3 compartment sink and turned on water. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Warning
- 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 yellow rice (129F - Hot Holding) stored on the steam table for less than 2 hours, as per operator lights went out and didn't notice the unit turned off. Operator started to reheat item and restarted unit. Corrected On-Site
- 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Santo Tamayra and Gale hired more than 60 days with no employee training. Warning
- 22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed storage area shelves with rust. Warning
- 02D-02-4:Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed sugar, rice and flour in containers under prep table with no name label. Operator placed names. Corrected On-Site 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 macaroni and cheese, brisket, pork sauce and prepped chicken wings made 3 days ago as per operator. Warning
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed bottle with fabuloso with no name label. Operator placed name. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/5/2024 revealed 14 total violations (1 high priority, 5 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 1/5/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
1
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 51-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed establishment approved for 0 seats, observed 50 seats available. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed establishment approved for 0 seats, observed 50 seats available. Warning As per the operator new plans we're submitted this week. **Time Extended**
- 50-08-7:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Observed establishment open for business and serving customers before obtaining satisfactory inspection report and license from division. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Observed establishment open for business and serving customers before obtaining satisfactory inspection report and license from division. Warning **Time Extended**
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef stored over cooked pork at reach in freezer across from 3 compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef stored over cooked pork at reach in freezer across from 3 compartment sink. Warning **Time Extended**
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: 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. Warning **Time Extended**
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 establishment not approved for seating, observed 50 seats available. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: 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 establishment not approved for seating, observed 50 seats available. Warning **Time Extended**
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: 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. Warning **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/5/2024 revealed 6 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 8/15/2023
High Priority
5
Intermediate
7
Basic
6
Total
18
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed raw fish stored inside reduced oxygen packaging at reach in cooler at cook line. Employee cut all packages. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 51-09-4:Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed establishment approved for 0 seats, observed 50 seats available. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers of oil stored on floor at cook line. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled with black substance at cook line. Warning
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Located across from 3 compartment sink. Warning
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at cook line. Warning
- 50-08-7:High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Observed establishment open for business and serving customers before obtaining satisfactory inspection report and license from division. Warning
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef stored over cooked pork at reach in freezer across from 3 compartment sink. Warning
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef. Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw catfish (47F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler at cook line. As per person in charge, more than 4 hours. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw catfish (47F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler at cook line. As per person in charge, more than 4 hours. 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. Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with mold like substance. Observed oven mitts soiled with old food debris. Observed ice holster soiled. Warning
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed person in charge, Ike no proof of food manager certification. 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 establishment not approved for seating, observed 50 seats available. 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. Observed food employees leah, and gabby no proof of employee training. 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. 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 containers of peach cobbler and potato salad not date marked at reach in cooler at front counter. As per person in charge, items were prepared 3 days prior. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/15/2023 revealed 18 total violations (5 high priority, 7 intermediate, 6 basic).