THE 239
239 Northwest 85th Court
Miami, Florida, 33126
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 5/9/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
7
Basic
8
Total
17
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of gray/pink-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust. Vent above clean equipment in dishwash area.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed left side fan not working in walk in cooler. Operator has work order in place to fix. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath shelving in walk in cooler.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator dumped out water. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with dust on fan guards in walk in cooler. Educated operator on importance of cleaning. Repeat Violation
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Pink sugar container. Operator labeled container. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed herb butter 50F cold hold, ricotta cheese 54F cold hold less than 4 hours in reach in cooler at end of cook line. Operator pulled reach in cooler away from, turned down reach in cooler, and double panned foods with ice. Observed Butter 69F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator will use time as a public health control. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored clean equipment. Operator removed chemical. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink at cook line blocked by trash container. Educated operator on importance of having hand wash sink accessible. Observed removed trash container. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Operator posted consumer advisory before leaving inspection. 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.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to food prep sink. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site
- 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.
- 31B-06-4:Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Employee restroom. Operator called maintenance. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle in dishwash area containing toxic substance not labeled. Educated operator on the importance of labeling. Operator labeled bottles before leaving inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/9/2025 revealed 17 total violations (2 high priority, 7 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 4/11/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 12B-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drinks stored on prep table next to shrimp and fish. Operator removed drinks. Discussed proper storage of personal drinks in a food preparation area. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-11: Employee beverage above prep table next to the walk-in. Time extended to allow Operator time to train staff on proper storage of personal drinks. **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. One of two fans in the walk-in cooler was not working. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-11: Fan not working. Time extended. **Time Extended**
- 10-20-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs were removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-11: Tongs still on equipment handles. Time extended to allow Operator time to train staff on proper storage of in-use utensils. **Time Extended**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at the south end of the bar. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-11: Time extended. **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan guards in the walk-in cooler had heavy build-up. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-11: Time extended to allow time to have cleaned. **Time Extended**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink in prep area blocked by a flour bin. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-11: Sink was blocked. Time extended to allow training. **Time Extended**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sink in prep area contained a china cap in the basin. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-11: Scrubbie in the sink. Time extended to. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/11/2025 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 2/7/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
4
Basic
9
Total
13
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drinks stored on prep table next to shrimp and fish. Operator removed drinks. Discussed proper storage of personal drinks in a food preparation area. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. One of two fans in the walk-in cooler was not working. Warning
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs were removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at the south end of the bar. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan guards in the walk-in cooler had heavy build-up. Warning
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Opened blue personal drink was stored in the tall freezer. Operator removed the drink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Pipe leaking at the backflow device for the dishwashing machine. Warning
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go containers store with food contact surface side up in the dining room. Employee inverted containers for food protect. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at the front salad station. Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink in prep area blocked by a flour bin. Repeat Violation Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sink in prep area contained a china cap in the basin. Repeat Violation 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/ At least one bartender, 2 utility, three cooks and four servers working with no CFM present. Warning
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in the dish area. Employee removed the bottle. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/7/2025 revealed 13 total violations (0 high priority, 4 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 5/7/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/7/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 5/3/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
11
Total
16
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 35A-06-4:Basic - Accumulation of dead insects in control devices at front service area. Warning
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Warning
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. One ceiling tile in disrepair above cook line by handwashing sink. Educated operator on having ceiling tiles fixed. Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust above hand wash sink in kitchen. Warning
- 28-02-4:Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Observed condensation dripping from ac vent on to floor above hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator has a work order in place to fix. Operator covered ceiling temporarily with plastic and removed all equipment underneath. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed ice scoop. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Educated operator on proper storage of tongs. Operator removed tongs. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Operator removed beverage. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 21-11-4:Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Front service area. Operator changed solution. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 24-18-4:Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Spoons at front service area. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed quaternary ammonium concentration at 100 ppm. Warning
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one 6lb can of kidney beans dented. Operator separated to be returned to distributor. Educated operator on going through cans. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area. Observed 4 live flies flying in kitchen. Educated operator on how to prevent flies. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink at cook line blocked by cart. Operator removed cart. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitizer bucket stored in hand wash sink at bar. Operator removed bucket. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at end of cook line. Educated operator on having soap at hand wash sink. Repeat Violation Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/3/2024 revealed 16 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 11 basic).
Inspection on 4/1/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. One ceiling tile in disrepair above cook line by handwashing sink Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-01: Tile repair set in future. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/1/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 3/28/2024
High Priority
6
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
12
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. One ceiling tile in disrepair above cook line by handwashing sink Warning
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Individual drinks on prep area next to kitchen entrance, next to rear prep area. Operator removed and stored drinks in proper location away from food. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Three tongs hanging on oven door handle left side of flat top grill. Warning
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Small microwave interior contains food debris. Microwave by dry storage racks. Warning
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Operator removed two dented pineapple juice cans ( 16 ounce ) for disposal. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 12A-10-4:High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed prep cook wipe mouth with cleaning cloth then wipe down chopping block with towel. No handwashing observed. Instructed prep cook on proper proceedures . Warning
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 20 flying insects in mop sink area. Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef commingled with ready to eat cheese in walk-in cooler. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter (71F - Cold Holding) At expediters station butter held out less than four hours ~ educated operator on time temperature control. Warning
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. One aerosolize can cleanser stored above rice container opposite triple sink. Operator removed can and stored below on bottom of rack. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31A-10-4:Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. At server near side patio door soda line is draining in handwashing sink. Sink also had filled sani buckets that were removed by operator. Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwashing sink next to ice machine. Operator placed soap dispenser next to sink. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/28/2024 revealed 12 total violations (6 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 7/25/2023
High Priority
4
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of metal pans on storage rack.
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of scoop touching starch and ice. Operator removed scoops for cleaning and proper storage. Corrected On-Site
- 14-86-1:High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade paper towel used on bottom of container containing cheese. Operator removed cheese from towel. 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 cooked chicken (121F - Hot Holding),operator stated less than one hour and placed for reheating to proper temperature. Before placing back on hot holding. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed hydrogen peroxide stored on food prep table. Operator removed for proper storage. Corrected On-Site
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker on splitter at mop sink.
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/25/2023 revealed 6 total violations (4 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).