Pub 52 Sports & Kitchen
5829 SW 73 St Ste 6, South Miami, FL 33143 · Permanent Food Service · License 2335930
What drove the grade
Food with mold-like growth.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 23 routine inspection5 high priority (2 fixed on the spot), 3 intermediate (1 repeat), 11 basic-45
- Extension granted on Oct 30Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed-3
- Safety score52
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitOct 30, 2026 Extension granted
Some problems still weren't fixed, but the owner was working on them, so the inspector allowed more time and will come back again.
15 violations still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
High priority1
Code 50, Current license displayed: Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
More time given
Intermediate3
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment.
More time given
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
More time given
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.
More time given
Basic11
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 shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
More time given
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
More time given
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
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 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting.
More time given
Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
More time given
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
More time given
Ceiling tile missing.
More time given
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
More time given
Code 38, Lighting: Light shield damaged/in disrepair.
More time given
- First visitOct 23, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
19 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority5
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Food with mold-like growth.
See stop sale. Observed 1 case of snow peas with mold. Observed 1 case of lemons with mold.
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Dishmachine not sanitizing properly.
Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed high temp dish machine with final reading: 135°F.
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Container of medicine improperly stored.
Observed seltzer pills on table where double sink is. Employee removed during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
Observed cigarettes on top of oven. Employee removed during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Code 50, Current license displayed: Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Observed license expired; 10/01/26.
Intermediate3
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment.
Observed on dry food racks.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Observed at handsink across warewash.
Repeat violation
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: 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. Observed Osman Thompson, no proof of training, more than 60 days.
Basic11
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Observed in walk in cooler.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Observed in multiple coolers.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
Observed co gainer if bleu cheese broken.
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Observed exterior soiled at time of inspection.
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Observed in walk in cooler; soiled shelves.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting.
Observed floor covering in storage room in disrepair.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
Observed in warewash area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Observed walls soiled in kitchen.
Ceiling tile missing.
Observed above soda syrup.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Observed in walk in cooler.
Code 38, Lighting: Light shield damaged/in disrepair.
Observed broken shield in warewash area.
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.
- Stop sale
- An order that the food can’t be sold or served.