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2609 N Miami Ave, Miami, FL 33127 · Permanent Food Service · License 2336021
What drove the grade
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 8 routine inspection1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 3 basic-21
- Safety score79
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitOct 8, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
8 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 50, Current license displayed: Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Observed license expired Oct. 1, 2026.
Intermediate4
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Observed no paper towels in front of counter handwashing sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Observed no so at the handwashing sink in back area near 3CS.
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Observed no manager certificates could be provided at the time of inspection.
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 food handler certificates could be provided at the time of inspection.
Basic3
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
Observed open beverage container with no cover on top of front counter where clean plates are stored.
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink.
Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed soiled food dishes and pans inside middle compartment for rinsing of 3CS
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Observed gaps on bottom threshold at the back door exit near restrooms.
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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.