Conch IT UP Soul Food

4507 NW 17 Ave, Miami, FL 33142 · Permanent Food Service · License 2335255

Official report

out of 100

Grade C

Safety score 73 of 100

Latest visit: Oct 8, 2026 (4 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.High priority · no follow-up needed · 14 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Oct 8 routine inspection
1 high priority (no follow-up needed), 4 intermediate, 10 basic (4 repeats); basic violations cost 12 at most
-27
Safety score73

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Oct82026

Routine inspection

15 violations found

First visitOct 8, 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.
15 violations found:
- 1 High priority
- 4 Intermediate
- 10 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority1
- Code 50, Current license displayed: Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
  Observed license is expired as of October 1, 2026.
Intermediate4
- Code 05, Thermometers provided and accurate: No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
- Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Expired chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  Observed hand wash sink beside 3 compartment sink missing paper towels.
  No soap provided at handwash sink.
  Observed no soap at hand wash sink near 3 compartment sink.
Basic10
- Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
  Observed tongs stored on handle of fryer basket. Employee removed tongs.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Exhaust system operated with filters removed.
  No means to capture grease and/or condensation to prevent dripping. Observed no hood filters provided at at hood ventilation system.
  Repeat violation
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
  Observed interior door of reach in cooler at front counter soiled with black mold-like substance.
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture.
  Observed hand wash sink in kitchen missing cold water handle.
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  Observed no hand wash sign at hand wash sink near 3 compartment sink.
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
  Observed floor tiles in dish washing area in disrepair.
  Repeat violation
  Hole in or other damage to wall.
  Observed hole in wall above hand wash sink beside 3 compartment sink.
  Repeat violation
  Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
  Observed ceiling tile above cook line soiled with old food debris and grease.
  Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
  Observed floor soiled around kitchen and front counter.
- Code 38, Lighting: Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  Observed lights in dish washing area missing shield.
  Repeat violation
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website