Original Lots of Lox (the)
14995 South Dixie Hwy, Miami, FL 33176 · Permanent Food Service · License 2317786
What drove the grade
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 12 complaint inspection1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 12 basic (8 repeats); basic violations cost 12 at most-24
- Complaint after follow-up on Oct 13Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed-20
- Safety score56
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsComplaint inspection
- Follow-up visitOct 13, 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.
14 violations still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Intermediate2
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Food manager certification expired.
Administrative complaint
Required employee training expired for all employees.
Administrative complaint
Basic12
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Stored food not covered.
More time given
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
More time given
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
More time given
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
More time given
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
More time given
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
More time given
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle.
More time given
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
More time given
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
More time given
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
More time given
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
More time given
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
More time given
- First visitAug 12, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
15 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Observed employee placed gloves without washing hands first.
Intermediate2
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Food manager certification expired.
A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed food manager certificate for John Poulos expired on 2/20/2025.
Required employee training expired for all employees.
To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Luz Urrea certificate expired on 7/13/2026, Sofia Pierce expired on 7/12/26, Jennifer Provost expired on 7/13/26, Kaia Mays expired on 7/10/26, Joseangel Salazar expired on 7/9/26, Oumwattie Walked expired on 7/8/26, Elaine Migueles expired on 7/11/26, Roxana Cuellar expired on 7/12/26 and Francisco Abreus expired on 7/13/26.
Basic12
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Stored food not covered.
Observed cooked chicken and cut lettuce stored at reach in cooler at front counter not covered.
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted.
Repeat violation
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Repeat violation
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Repeat violation
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Observed reach in cooler and reach in freezers interior soiled throughout establishment.
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle.
Observed water leaking from pipe at hand sink located across walk in cooler.
Repeat violation
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Repeat violation
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
Observed outside of walk in cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Observed wall soiled throughout kitchen.
Repeat violation
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Observed ceiling vents and ceiling tiles throughout kitchen area.
Repeat violation
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Observed throughout kitchen area.
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.