Fuddruckers Restaurant

14875 S Dixie Hwy, Miami, FL 33176 · Permanent Food Service · License 2333380

Official report

out of 100

Grade F

Safety score 45 of 100

Latest visit: Sep 11, 2026 (8 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Live, small flying insects found.High priority · not yet fixed · 14 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Sep 9 complaint inspection
3 high priority (1 fixed on the spot), 2 intermediate (2 repeats), 10 basic (6 repeats); basic violations cost 12 at most
-35
Administrative complaint on Sep 9, now complaint after follow-up
Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed
-20
Safety score45

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Inspection history

2 inspections · 4 visits

Latest inspection

Sep92026

Complaint inspection

15 violations found · Inspector came back 2 times

2nd follow-up visitSep 11, 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.
9 violations still not corrected:
- 1 High priority
- 1 Intermediate
- 7 Basic
What was still cited
High priority1
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.
  Administrative complaint
Intermediate1
- Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
  More time given
Basic7
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  More time given
  Reach-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  More time given
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Walk-in/Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
  More time given
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  More time given
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
  More time given
  Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  More time given
  Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
  More time given
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
1st follow-up visitSep 10, 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:
- 1 High priority
- 2 Intermediate
- 8 Basic
What was still cited
High priority1
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.
  Observed 13 live flies flying and landing on soda machine and iced tea dispenser at customer self service area. Observed 1 live fly flying next to salad reach in cooler. Observed 2 live flies flying next to soda boxes across mop sink. Observed 3 live flies flying in mop sink area.
  Administrative complaint
Intermediate2
- Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
  More time given
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
  More time given
Basic8
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  More time given
  Reach-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  More time given
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Walk-in/Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
  More time given
  Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  More time given
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  More time given
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
  More time given
  Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  More time given
  Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
  More time given
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
First visitSep 9, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
15 violations found:
- 3 High priority
- 2 Intermediate
- 10 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority3
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
  Observed raw salmon stored over hot dogs inside meat walk in cooler. Operator properly relocated products.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
  Observed employee handle raw chicken then grab clean plate without changing gloves and washing hands.
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.
  Observed 10 live flies flying and landing on soda machine and iced tea dispenser at customer self service area. Observed 1 live fly landing on wall above shelf where taco shells are stored uncovered. Observed 2 live flies flying behind front counter, landing on paper towel dispenser. Observed 7 live flies flying in mop sink area. Observed 2 live flies flying under water heater near oil tanks. Observed 2 live flies flying at hallway leading to bathrooms.
  Administrative complaint
Intermediate2
- 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 no chemical test kit for chlorine.
  Repeat violation
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
  Observed soda nozzles and underneath soda nozzles heavily soiled at customer self service area. Observed bun rack where buns are stored soiled with old food debris next to grill.
  Repeat violation
Basic10
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Stored food not covered.
  Observed taco shell salad bowls stored uncovered on shelf above salad prep station. Operator covered shells.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  Inside both walk in coolers.
  Repeat violation
  Reach-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  Inside reach in cooler in prep area and inside reach in freezer next to cook line.
  Repeat violation
- Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  In prep area.
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Walk-in/Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
  Inside meat walk in cooler.
  Repeat violation
  Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  Observed ice shoot soiled at both customer self service soda stations. Observed interior of ice machine soiled in dish area.
  Repeat violation
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  Observed heavy grease buildup on side of fryers and underneath grills.
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
  Observed various floor tiles cracked throughout kitchen and prep areas.
  Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  In dish area and bakery area.
  Repeat violation
  Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
  Observed floor underneath fryer heavily soiled with grease buildup. Observed floor inside walk in coolers soiled. Observed floor soiled underneath all large equipment, ice machine, reach in coolers, dry storage shelves.
  Repeat violation
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Earlier inspections 1

Jul272026C75Routine inspection15 violations, 2 high priority No follow-up needed

First visitJul 27, 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:
- 2 High priority
- 2 Intermediate
- 11 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority2
- Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined.
  Observed establishment utilizing time as a public health control for shredded lettuce, cut lettuce, tomatoes, pico de gallo, and sliced cheese counter top cooler. Items not marked with time stamp. Operator provided proof of time products were placed, added time mark to white board next to office.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
  Observed splitter at mop sink missing vacuum breaker on one side.
Intermediate2
- 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 no chemical test kit for chlorine.
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
  Observed bun rack soiled with old food debris next to cook line.
  Repeat violation
Basic11
- Code 06, Food properly thawed: Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
  Observed packages of raw salmon and raw mahi thawing inside reduced oxygen packaging inside meat walk in cooler. Advised operator to cut open bags before product thaws.
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
  Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn near cook line.
  Repeat violation
  Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted.
  Repeat violation
  Reach-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  Observed rusted shelves inside reach in freezer next to fryers and inside reach in cooler in back prep area.
  Repeat violation
  Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
  Observed ice buildup on floor inside walk in freezer.
- Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Walk-in cooler/Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
  Observed walk in cooler shelves soiled.
  Repeat violation
  Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  Observed interior of ice machine soiled across dish area.
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at cook line. Observed grease buildup on side of reach in freezer at cook line.
  Repeat violation
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  Observed standing water on floor at salad prep reach in cooler.
  Repeat violation
  Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
  Observed floor heavily soiled with grease buildup and old food debris underneath fryer.
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.
Vacuum breaker, backflow: Plumbing parts that keep dirty water, such as from a mop sink hose, from flowing back into the clean water supply.