Florida City Restaurant
1209 NW 9 Ave, Florida City, FL 33034 · Permanent Food Service · License 2334779
What drove the grade
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 6 routine inspection6 high priority, 6 intermediate, 14 basic; basic violations cost 12 at most-66
- Complaint after follow-up on Oct 8Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed-20
- Safety score14
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitOct 8, 2026 Complaint after follow-up
Problems from the first visit still weren't fixed, so the inspector recommended formal action by the state, which can include fines.
11 violations still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Intermediate3
Code 05, Thermometers provided and accurate: No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
More time given
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
During callback inspection observed cutting boards in the kitchen soiled with mold like substance.
Administrative complaint
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.
More time given
Basic8
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
More time given
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
More time given
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
More time given
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
During callback inspection observed interior of microwave heavily soiled with old food residue.
Administrative complaint
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink.
More time given
Code 32, Restrooms: Bathroom facility in disrepair.
More time given
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
During callback inspection observed wall at the triple sink heavily soiled.
More time given
Code 42, Premises and cleaning equipment: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
More time given
- First visitOct 6, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
26 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority6
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands.
Observed 2 food employee began working with food without first washing hands. Coach employees.
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
Observed employee touched soiled cooler door and then proceeded to touched clean utensils.
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food preparation sink has soil/old food residue.
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Water misting device not maintained/cleaned as required.
Observed water misting at the triple sink heavily soiled.
Code 50, Current license displayed: Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Observed license from Division of Hotels and Restaurants expired since October 1, 2026.
Intermediate6
Code 05, Thermometers provided and accurate: No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Code 11, Employee health: 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.
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Observed cutting boards in the kitchen.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
Observed oil filter container stored in front of handwash sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: 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 & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of current employee training for food employee Kamrul Nabir working for more than 60 days. Also observed no proof of current training for Curtis Walker working for more than 60 days.
Basic14
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
Observed container of floor at shelves near reach in freezer.
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
Observed reach in cooler door. Also observed reach in cooler near the triple sink in disrepair. Observed reach in cooler across oven in disrepair.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Observed interior of microwave heavily soiled with old food residue.
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Observed interior interior of handwash sink soiled with black mold like substance. Observed white reach exterior of reach in freezer in the dining soiled with mold like substance.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Observed cooler in the kitchen.
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink.
Observed slow draining water at handwash sink located in the kitchen.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Code 32, Restrooms: Bathroom facility in disrepair.
Observed men bathroom with out of service sign.
Bathroom facility not clean.
Observed white reach the women bathroom toilet heavily soiled.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Observed cooking equipments wall at the triple sink heavily soiled.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures.
Observed hood filters heavily soiled
Code 40, Employee personal belongings: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
Observed employee shoes stored at reach in cooler with cans of food.
Code 42, Premises and cleaning equipment: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.