Illusions Banquet Hall LLC

10636 Fountainblau Blvd, Miami, FL 33172 · Permanent Food Service · License 2331035

C
Grade C
Safety score 74 of 100
Latest visit: Sep 22, 2026 (7 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.High priority · 9 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Sep 11 routine inspection
    1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 5 basic
    -23
  • Extension granted on Sep 22
    Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed
    -3
  • Safety score74

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 2 visits

Routine inspection

10 violations found · Inspector came back once
  1. Follow-up visitSep 22, 2026

    Some problems still weren't fixed, but the owner was working on them, so the inspector allowed more time and will come back again.

    10 violations still not corrected:

    • 1 High priority
    • 4 Intermediate
    • 5 Basic
    What was still cited

    High priority1

    • Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.

      At time of callback inspection observed Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine sanitizer machine at 0ppm.

      More time given

    Intermediate4

    • Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

      At time of callback inspection observed No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

      More time given

    • Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

      At the time of callback inspection observed No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

      More time given

    • Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.

      At the time of callback inspection observed Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.

      More time given

      No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.

      At the time of callback inspection observed 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.

      More time given

    Basic5

    • Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

      At time of callback inspection observed Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

      More time given

    • Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

      At the time of callback inspection observed Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

      More time given

    • Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.

      At the time of callback inspection observed Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed squeeze bottles at storage rack kitchen area.

      More time given

    • Code 32, Restrooms: Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

      At the time of callback inspection observed Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

      More time given

    • Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

      At the time of callback inspection observed Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at bar area.

      More time given

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
  2. First visitSep 11, 2026

    Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.

    10 violations found:

    • 1 High priority
    • 4 Intermediate
    • 5 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    High priority1

    • Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.

      Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine sanitizer machine at 0ppm.

    Intermediate4

    • Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No 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.

    • Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.

      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.

    Basic5

    • Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

    • Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

    • Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.

      Observed squeeze bottles at storage rack kitchen area.

    • Code 32, Restrooms: Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

    • Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

      Observed at bar area.

    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

Food-contact surface
Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.

Most cited

Dishwashing facilities and test kits4
Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized4
Manager certification and employee training4
Clean equipment storage and air drying2
Handwash sinks and supplies2
Restrooms2
Other sanitary and safe operation2