Silver Spoon Take-Out Restaurant
18334 Homestead Avenue, Miami, FL 33157 · Permanent Food Service · License 2327983
What drove the grade
Live, small flying insects found.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 6 routine inspection3 high priority (fixed by the Aug 7 follow-up), 4 intermediate, 10 basic (2 repeats)-33
- Safety score67
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitAug 7, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
6 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Intermediate1
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment.
More time given
Basic5
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
Hole in or other damage to wall.
More time given
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
More time given
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
More time given
- First visitAug 6, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
17 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority3
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.
Observed a few flies flying at the back area.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.
Observed one live roach crawling on the wall next to the hand wash sink in the kitchen area.
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment.
Observed a can of raid stored in the kitchen area.
Intermediate4
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Juice packaged in the establishment that has not been specifically processed to prevent, reduce, or eliminate the presence of pathogens not bearing a warning label.
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment.
Observed rust rack with food containers behind the 3 compartment sink.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Observed at the hand wash sink at the back area.
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Observed at the hand wash sink at the back area.
Basic10
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
Observed a box of sweet plantains on the floor. Manager removed them.
Fixed on the spot
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Observed reach in cooler door gasket soiled.
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack.
Observed clean pots stored in dirty shelves next to the stove.
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink.
Observed at the hand wash sink in the kitchen area.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Observed walk in freezer floor in disrepair.
Repeat violation
Hole in or other damage to wall.
Observed a hole on wall behind the steamer.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Observed a few ceiling tiles with water damage in the kitchen area.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Observed throughout the kitchen area.
Repeat violation
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Observed floor soiled with accumulation of food debris inside the dry storage.
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.
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.