THE LICKING RESTAURANT LOUNGE

Name: THE LICKING RESTAURANT LOUNGE
Address: 17647 NW 27 AVE, MIAMI GARDENS, FL, 33056, US
Rating: 75.7

17647 NW 27 AVE, MIAMI GARDENS, FL 33056

License #2326796

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75.7 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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THE LICKING RESTAURANT LOUNGE in MIAMI GARDENS currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 75.7 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 18, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 19 total violations — 5 critical, 6 major, 8 minor.

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[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in warmer: turkey wings (118F - Hot Holding); seafood rice (109F - Hot Holding). As per operator, less than 4 hours. Operator turned warmer up.
[11-27-4] Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed no form or kit; inspector provided via email.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket in reach in next to hand sink.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen hand sink. Operator replaced during inspection.
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 10 snapper and 5 salmon filets thawed completely in ROP. Operator discarded all products, inspector provided handout.
[06-09-1] Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 10 snapper and 5 salmon filets thawed completely in ROP. Operator discarded all products, inspector provided handout.
[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 current plans on file not matching with the current layout of the establishment. A bar was added to the front counter, 1 handwashing sink and prep sink, 2 soda guns and reach in coolers. Observed 3 compartment sink moved to the back of the kitchen and kitchen handwashing sink was moved to the corner in front of a reach in cooler. Observed a covered ice machine outside.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed none at kitchen hand sink. Operator corrected during inspection.

Warning Issued
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets in the clear reach in cooler by kitchen hand washing sink.
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In front of kitchen handwashing sink. Operator cleaned during the inspection.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In the ADA bathroom, operator placed sign inside.
[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 current plans on file not matching with the current layout of the establishment. A bar was added to the front counter, 1 handwashing sink and prep sink, 2 soda guns and reach in coolers. Observed 3 compartment sink moved to the back of the kitchen and kitchen handwashing sink was moved to the corner in front of a reach in cooler. Observed a covered ice machine outside.
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 3 tilapia thawed in ROP packaging with bearing label. Operator discarded item.
[01B-36-5] Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed rice and peas (53F - Cooling); collard greens (57F - Cooling) stored In the reach in cooler over night as per operator. Stop sale.
[03D-02-5] Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed rice and peas (53F - Cooling); collard greens (57F - Cooling) stored In the reach in cooler over night as per operator. Stop sale.
[06-09-1] Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 3 tilapia thawed in ROP packaging with bearing label. Operator discarded item.

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