LE GENIE RESTAURANT

Name: LE GENIE RESTAURANT
Address: 178 NE 167 ST, NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FL, 33162, US
Rating: 42.1

178 NE 167 ST, NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FL 33162

License #2317412

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42.1 Grade F / 100

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LE GENIE RESTAURANT in NORTH MIAMI BEACH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 42.1 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 5 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on November 4, 2025. Across those visits, inspectors documented 70 total violations — 14 critical, 26 major, 30 minor.

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Call Back - Extension given, pending
[06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed Turkey thawing in ambient temperature in the kitchen under the steam table.
[36-10-4] Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed construction debris throughout the kitchen.
[50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on 10/1/25.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In the kitchen.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
[51-16-7] No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan- Observed establishment remodel inside the kitchen. The kitchen hand washing sink is no longer next to ice machine, it was installed between the kitchen entrance door and the dishwasher. Observed establishment added an extra storage space next door in unit 174. There are 2 reach in freezers where chicken, fish and pork are being stored for the restaurant. There are cases of water, Arizona cans, and soda cans; racks to storage seasonings such as sugar, salt, oregano, sour orange mix and mojo.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed dishwasher in poor repair due to plumbing still being worked on. As per manager Samie, plumber arrives tomorrow.
[53B-02-5] No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Gerda hired more than 2 years with no employee training.
[08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed all types of meat and fish mixed with one another in the reach in freezer

Administrative complaint recommended
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed establishment currently has on-going construction in kitchen area. Observed construction crew conducting repairs to walk in cooler at time of inspection. Observed container of uncovered turkey wings stored on the floor at kitchen exposed to dust due to construction.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed containers of Piklize and turkey wings stored on the floor in the kitchen.
[36-10-4] Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed construction debris throughout the kitchen.
[53B-02-5] No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Gerda hired more than 2 years with no employee training.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In the kitchen.
[35A-02-7] Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 25+ live flies in the storage room laying on rice bags, cases of whole vegetables, containers of seasoning and single service items like napkins and foam to go containers.
[06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed Turkey thawing in ambient temperature in the kitchen under the steam table.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pork (67F - Cold Holding); goat (71F - Cold Holding) stored on top of the reach in cooler, as per employee removed from reach in cooler 1 hour ago. Operator placed items into another reach in cooler.
[50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on 10/1/25.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In the kitchen, operator placed new roll.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed dishwasher in poor repair due to plumbing still being worked on. As per manager Samie, plumber arrives tomorrow.
[51-16-7] No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan- Observed establishment remodel inside the kitchen. The kitchen hand washing sink is no longer next to ice machine, it was installed between the kitchen entrance door and the dishwasher. Observed establishment added an extra storage space next door in unit 174. There are 2 reach in freezers where chicken, fish and pork are being stored for the restaurant. There are cases of water, Arizona cans, and soda cans; racks to storage seasonings such as sugar, salt, oregano, sour orange mix and mojo.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. In the kitchen. Operator placed soap.
[08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed all types of meat and fish mixed with one another in the reach in freezer

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
[16-08-4] Sink compartments of three-compartment sink too small to accommodate utensils or equipment. Observed pots and pan in the establishment to big to fit in the 3 compartment sink.
[53A-04-6] Observed samie as an assistant manager hired over 2 months ago with no manager certificate.
[14-73-4] No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed stored seasoning on top of preparation table with no cover.
[08B-36-4] Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed establishment currently has on-going construction in kitchen area. Observed construction crew conducting repairs to walk in cooler at time of inspection. Observed container of uncovered turkey wings stored on the floor at kitchen exposed to dust due to construction.
[36-10-4] Walk in freezer and walk in cooler is under construction.
[53B-02-5] Observed Gerda hired more than 2 years with no employee training.
[50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on 10/1/25.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
[51-16-7] Observed establishment has an extra storage space next door in unit 174. There are 2 reach in freezers where chicken, fish and pork are being stored for the restaurant. There are cases of water, Arizona cans, and soda cans; racks to storage seasonings such as sugar, salt, oregano, sour orange mix and mojo.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed dishwasher in poor repair due to plumbing still being worked on. As per manager Samie, plumber arrives tomorrow.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In the kitchen.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed containers of Piklize and turkey wings stored on the floor in the kitchen.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. In the kitchen. Operator placed soap.
[08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed all types of meat and fish mixed with one another in the reach in freezer
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In the kitchen, operator placed new roll.
[35A-02-7] Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 25+ live flies in the storage room laying on rice bags, cases of whole vegetables, containers of seasoning and single service items like napkins and foam to go containers.
[06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed Turkey thawing in ambient temperature in the kitchen under the steam table.
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed establishment currently has on-going construction in kitchen area. Observed construction crew conducting repairs to walk in cooler at time of inspection. Observed container of uncovered turkey wings stored on the floor at kitchen exposed to dust due to construction.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pork (67F - Cold Holding); goat (71F - Cold Holding) stored on top of the reach in cooler, as per employee removed from reach in cooler 1 hour ago. Operator placed items into another reach in cooler.

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[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
[53A-04-6] Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed samie as an assistant manager hired over 2 months ago with no manager certificate.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed back door by the bathrooms with gap on the floor.
[51-16-7] No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment has an extra storage space next door in unit 174. There are 2 reach in freezers where chicken, fish and pork are being stored for the restaurant. There are cases of water, Arizona cans, and soda cans; racks to storage seasonings such as sugar, salt, oregano, sour orange mix and mojo.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By handwashing sink and dishwasher and walk in freezer.
[02D-02-4] Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed black beans, cornmeal, flour, rice and sugar stored in containers with no name label.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine in disrepair in the kitchen.
[53B-02-5] No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Gertha hired more than 2 years with no employee training.
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Emergency order recommended
[02D-02-4] Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed black beans, cornmeal, flour, rice and sugar stored in containers with no name label.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In the kitchen. Operator brought new paper towels.
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed cooked turkey and cooked chicken in the walk in freezer not covered.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed multiple wet cloths stored on top of prep tables.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed goat (127F - Hot Holding) on top of stove for less than 1 hour, as per operator. Operator turned on burner.
[35B-02-4] Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed 2 bug zappers on top of whole vegetables and soda cases in the storage room.
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By dishwasher and prep area.
[51-16-7] No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment has an extra storage space next door in unit 174. There are 2 reach in freezers where chicken, fish and pork are being stored for the restaurant. There are cases of water, Arizona cans, and soda cans; racks to storage seasonings such as sugar, salt, oregano, sour orange mix and mojo.
[53B-02-5] No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Gertha hired more than 2 years with no employee training.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine in disrepair in the kitchen.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed salted pollock (67F - Cold Holding); chicken sauce (65F - Cold Holding); pork sauce (65F - Cold Holding);; raw shell egg (70F - Cold Holding) stored in the walk in cooler over night, as per operator. Stop sale issued
[53A-05-6] No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 6 employees engaged in food preparation with no manager certification. Manager arrived.

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