Exxodo Gastro Art Restaurant

5396 W 12 Ave, Hialeah, FL 33012 · Permanent Food Service · License 2327754

Official report

out of 100

Grade D

Safety score 63 of 100

Latest visit: Sep 23, 2026 (6 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.High priority, repeat · 20 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Sep 4 routine inspection
1 high priority (1 repeat), 6 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 14 basic (1 repeat); basic violations cost 12 at most
-37
Safety score63

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Inspection history

2 inspections · 2 visits

Latest inspection

Sep232026

Licensing inspection

7 violations found

First visitSep 23, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
7 violations found:
- 1 High priority
- 2 Intermediate
- 4 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority1
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
  Observed raw shell eggs stored above cooked chicken wings at walk in cooler. Operator stored properly.
  Fixed on the spot
Intermediate2
- Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
  Observed cooked pasta prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked on reach in cooler at kitchen area.
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
  Observed soiled with food debris slicer at kitchen area.
Basic4
- Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
  Observed at bar area, operator stored properly.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  Observed on white cutting board at kitchen.
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  Observed at bar area.
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling tile missing.
  Observed missing ceiling tile above mop sink.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Earlier inspections 1

Sep42026D63Routine inspection21 violations, 1 high priority Warning issued

First visitSep 4, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
21 violations found:
- 1 High priority
- 6 Intermediate
- 14 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority1
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.
  Observed raw steak stored above raw shrimp on drawers at cook line. Operator stored properly.
  Repeat violation
Intermediate6
- Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
  Observed cooked pork prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked on shelves at walk in cooler.
- 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.
  Observed no agreement for Yoralma and Lionel are new employees have been working less than 60 days.
- Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
  Observed chlorine test strips available.
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  Observed sanitizer bucket inside hand wash sink at bar.
  No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  Observed at kitchen area. Operator provided during inspection.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Basic14
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Stored food not covered.
  Observed ham not covered stored on shelves at walk in cooler.
- Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135°F.
  Observed ice cream scoop in standing water at 87° F at kitchen area. Operator removed during inspection.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
  Observed on flour container at kitchen area.
- Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
  Observed on preparation table at kitchen area.
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  Observed on microwave and stove oven.
  Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
  Observed soiled interior on reach in cooler at kitchen area.
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  Observed grease accumulated on stove top at kitchen area. Also observed soiled gaskets on reach in cooler across oven at kitchen area.
- Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Open dumpster lid.
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.
  Observed at walk in cooler.
  Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
  Observed dust accumulated on vents and ceiling tiles at kitchen area.
  Ceiling tile missing.
  Observed missing tiles above mop sink.
  Repeat violation
- Code 42, Premises and cleaning equipment: Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning.
  Observed multiple items stored inside mop sink.
- Code 50, Current license displayed: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No copy of latest inspection report available.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

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

Time/temperature control for safety food: Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
Ready-to-eat food: Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
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.