WALRUS RODEO

Name: WALRUS RODEO
Address: 5143 NE 2 AVE, MIAMI, FL, 33137, US
Rating: 79.9

5143 NE 2 AVE, MIAMI, FL 33137

License #2335610

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79.9 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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WALRUS RODEO in MIAMI currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 79.9 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 24, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 20 total violations — 3 critical, 3 major, 14 minor.

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The latest inspection on April 24, 2026 had no critical findings, but inspectors still documented 1 major and 6 minor violations.

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Inspection History

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Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket in reach in cooler across from pizza oven.
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler to the left of pizza oven.
[33-11-4] Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed drain plug missing at dumpster.
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at bar area floor tiles in disrepair.
[53B-13-5] Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of training for Nicolas B., Alex D. Performing food preparation and hired more than 60 days.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at ice machine black mold-like substance.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in freezer across from three compartment sink.

Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef container stored over cooked potatoes container stored at reach in cooler across pizza oven. Employee stored properly.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl no handle inside flour container by dry storage. Employee removed.
[16-62-1] No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
[38-01-4] Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed above shelves with clean containers.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap at back door.
[53B-14-5] Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee certificate expired for Brandon Osborne and Jeff Maxfield expired 11-16-25.
[14-66-4] Floor-mounted equipment that is not easily movable is not sealed to the floor and has legs that provide less than a 6-inch clearance between the floor and equipment. Observed reach in freezer across dishwasher.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn across pizza oven.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed lamb meat sauce (126F - Hot Holding); as per employee prepared less than 1 hour at steam table. Employee reheat lamb meat sauce (167F - Reheating).
[12B-13-4] Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee energy drink stored inside reach in cooler by oven. Employee removed.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents soiled by ware washing area and prep area.
[14-86-1] Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towel used as a liner in herbs at reach in cooler by oven.

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