LE GENIE RESTAURANT
178 NE 167 ST
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.6/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/24/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
11
Total
14
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-24: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In the kitchen. **Time Extended**
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents in the kitchen with accumulated dust. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-24: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents in the kitchen with accumulated dust. **Time Extended**
- 14-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed no drip tray in the kitchen hood. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-24: Observed no drip tray in the kitchen hood. **Time Extended**
- 33-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-24: Open dumpster lid. **Time Extended**
- 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed small reach in cooler with interior soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-24: Observed small reach in cooler with interior soiled. **Time Extended**
- 14-33-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-24: Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**
- 25-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service items as cups and containers stored on the floor in the storage room. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-24: Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service items as cups and containers stored on the floor in the storage room. **Time Extended**
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-24: Walk-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls with heavy grease by the handwashing sink and cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-24: Observed walls with heavy grease by the handwashing sink and cook line. **Time Extended**
- 42-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed 2 mops stored on the floor of the kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-24: Observed 2 mops stored on the floor of the kitchen. **Time Extended**
- 36-10-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floor soiled under dishwasher, fryers, handwashing sink, shelves, kitchen stove and storage room. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-24: Observed floor soiled under dishwasher, fryers, handwashing sink, shelves, kitchen stove and storage room. **Time Extended**
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed reach in freezer with snapper, beef and pork mix together not in their original box. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-24: Observed reach in freezer with snapper, beef and pork mix together not in their original box. **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 has an extra storage space next door in unit 174. There are 2 reach in freezers where chicken, fish and pork are being stored for the restaurant. There are cases of water, Arizona cans, and soda cans; racks to storage seasonings such as sugar, salt, oregano, sour orange mix and mojo. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-24: Observed establishment has an extra storage space next door in unit 174. There are 2 reach in freezers where chicken, fish and pork are being stored for the restaurant. There are cases of water, Arizona cans, and soda cans; racks to storage seasonings such as sugar, salt, oregano, sour orange mix and mojo. **Admin Complaint**
- 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 Nadine, Gertha and Madeline with no employee training. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-24: Observed Nadine and Madeline with no employee training. **Admin Complaint**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/24/2025 revealed 14 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 11 basic).
Inspection on 2/18/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
4
Basic
12
Total
18
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents in the kitchen with accumulated dust. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 12B-14-4:Basic - Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. Observed employee drinks in the ice machine. Operator removed. **Warning**
- 14-73-4:Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed no drip tray in the kitchen hood. **Warning**
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed small reach in cooler with interior soiled. **Warning**
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service items as cups and containers stored on the floor in the storage room. **Warning**
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls with heavy grease by the handwashing sink and cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed 2 mops stored on the floor of the kitchen. **Warning**
- 36-10-4:Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floor soiled under dishwasher, fryers, handwashing sink, shelves, kitchen stove and storage room. **Warning**
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed reach in freezer with snapper, beef and pork mix together not in their original box. **Warning**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **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 has an extra storage space next door in unit 174. There are 2 reach in freezers where chicken, fish and pork are being stored for the restaurant. There are cases of water, Arizona cans, and soda cans; racks to storage seasonings such as sugar, salt, oregano, sour orange mix and mojo. **Warning**
- 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 Nadine, Gertha and Madeline with no employee training. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. In the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/18/2025 revealed 18 total violations (2 high priority, 4 intermediate, 12 basic).
Inspection on 12/3/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
6
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout the kitchen and the storage area in unit 174. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout the kitchen and the storage area in unit 174. **Time Extended**
- 36-36-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Throughout Unit 174. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: Ceiling tile missing. Throughout Unit 174. **Time Extended**
- 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Unit number 174. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Unit number 174. **Time Extended**
- 14-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. **Time Extended**
- 06-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed beef tripe thawing in room temperature. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: Observed red snapper thawing in room temperature. **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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment has an extra storage space next door in unit 174. There are 2 reach in freezers where chicken, fish and pork are being stored for the restaurant. There are cases of water, Arizona cans, and soda cans; racks to storage seasonings such as sugar, salt, oregano, sour orange mix and mojo. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: Observed establishment has an extra storage space next door in unit 174. There are 2 reach in freezers where chicken, fish and pork are being stored for the restaurant. There are cases of water, Arizona cans, and soda cans; racks to storage seasonings such as sugar, salt, oregano, sour orange mix and mojo. **Admin Complaint**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/3/2024 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 10/3/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
6
Total
10
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout the kitchen and the storage area in unit 174. **Warning**
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Throughout Unit 174. **Warning**
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Unit number 174. **Warning**
- 14-42-4:Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed hood filter missing. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 14-73-4:Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. **Warning**
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed beef tripe thawing in room temperature. **Warning**
- 22-42-4:High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 0ppm), operator remade Triple Sink (Chlorine 50ppm). **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed Wilbert Saint Philippe with no manager certification. **Repeat Violation** **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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment has an extra storage space next door in unit 174. There are 2 reach in freezers where chicken, fish and pork are being stored for the restaurant. There are cases of water, Arizona cans, and soda cans; racks to storage seasonings such as sugar, salt, oregano, sour orange mix and mojo. **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 Nadine, Gertha, Stacy and Guerda with no employee training. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/3/2024 revealed 10 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 6 basic).