Hole in the Wall
14421 S Dixie Hwy, Miami, FL 33176 · Permanent Food Service · License 2332214
What drove the grade
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 27 routine inspection5 high priority (4 fixed by the Jul 29 follow-up, 1 fixed on the spot, 2 repeats), 7 basic (6 repeats); basic violations cost 12 at most-31
- Administrative complaint on Jul 27, since fixedReduced from 20 because a follow-up found the problems fixed-12
- Safety score57
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitJul 29, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
5 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
High priority1
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce.
More time given
Basic4
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Walk-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: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
More time given
- First visitJul 27, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
12 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority5
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.
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 raw mahi thawed completely inside reduced oxygen packaging inside walk in cooler.
Repeat violationAdministrative complaint
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
Observed sliced tomatoes (50°F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (50°F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (49°F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (51°F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler across from cook line, as per operator for 3 hours. Advised operator to add ice to all products for rapid cooling.
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce.
Observed raw shell eggs stored over unwashed tomatoes inside walk in cooler. Operator relocated products for proper storage.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
Observed employee grab raw burger and throw on grill then begin to touch clean equipment and utensils without changing gloves and washing hands.
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use.
Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee rinse bowl inside hand sink and place back on shelf for next use.
Basic7
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 raw mahi thawed completely inside reduced oxygen packaging inside walk in cooler.
Repeat violationAdministrative complaint
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust.
Observed box of potatoes stored underneath soap dispenser next to hand sink in dish area.
Repeat violation
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted.
Repeat violation
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair.
Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler with ambient temperature 51°F across from cook line.
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Walk-in/Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Observed walk in cooler shelves soiled.
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 gaskets heavily soiled at grill drawers.
Repeat violation
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Observed wall underneath hood filters soiled at cook line.
Repeat violation
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.
- Stop sale
- An order that the food can’t be sold or served.
- Ambient temperature
- The air temperature inside a cooler or holding unit, rather than the food’s own.