Domenico's Italian Deli
13975 NW 67 Ave, Miami Lakes, FL 33014 · Permanent Food Service · License 2331031
What drove the grade
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Nov 5 routine inspection4 high priority (1 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 3 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 10 basic (3 repeats); basic violations cost 12 at most-44
- Safety score56
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitNov 5, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
17 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority4
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Observed employee putting on gloves and not washing hands at kitchen area. Coached employee on proper procedures.
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 1 employee engaged in food preparation touching his face and glasses and no washing hands at kitchen area. Coached employee on proper procedures.
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment.
Observed 2 bottles of household insects pesticide on shelf above mop sink at dishwasher area. Operator discarded it during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Code 50, Current license displayed: Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Observed license expired October 1st, 2026.
Repeat violation
Intermediate3
Code 03, Food out of temperature: No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
Observed no written plan for pizza at front counter. Emailed form to operator.
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Observed can opener blade soiled on preparation table in front of double door reach in cooler at kitchen area. Operator washed and sanitized during inspection.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees.
To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of training for Maribel T. As per operator hired more than 6 month ago.
Basic10
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Stored food not covered.
Observed ham uncovered inside reach in cooler at cook line.
Food stored on floor.
Observed 2 cases of oil stored on the floor next to hand wash sink at kitchen area.
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Observed tongs stored on service cart handle next to stove at kitchen area.
Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Observed 2 employees engaged in food preparation no wearing hair restraint.
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Observed double door reach in cooler interior soiled with food debris at kitchen area.
Repeat violation
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Observed reach in cooler hand gasket soiled at kitchen area.
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall.
Observed clean utensils stored between three compartment sink and wall at dishwasher area.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Observed on hand wash sink next to stove at cook line.
Repeat violation
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Repeat violation
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No copy of latest inspection report available.
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.
- 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.