Latest Violations
Florida restaurant inspection violations, sorted by most recent. Grouped by restaurant.
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THE BEACH CLUB
5151 OCEAN BLVD, SARASOTA · Sarasota County
Aug 27, 2026
1 2
- No plan review submitted and approved - operator added outside smoker. Must notify Plan Review at dhr.planreview@myfloridalicense.com within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. When notifying plan review please include file #288173
- Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walkin freezer.
- In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
COMIDA
1534 STATE ST, SARASOTA · Sarasota County
Aug 27, 2026
1 1 2
- Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna stored in the reach in cooler on the cook line. bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See stop sale. Chef discarded the tuna
- Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Empty food container stored in the hand wash sink next to the cook line. Employee removed the container.
- Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna stored in the reach in cooler on the cook line. bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See stop sale. Chef discarded the tuna
- Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on the floor in the bar area.
SPEARFISH GRILL @ SIESTA KEY MARINA
1265 OLD STICKNEY POINT RD, SARASOTA · Sarasota County
Aug 27, 2026
2 1 2
- Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without septic system approval for such change.Observed approximately observed 31 seats inside, 51 seats outside plus 4 large and 6 small picnic tables.
- Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Observed tuna over cheese in reach in cooler and oysters over cooked noodles in walkin cooler. Manager/Operator relocated food to prevent cross contamination.
- Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris on slicer blade guard. Employee cleaned during inspection.
- Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed grease buildup on hood filters.
- Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Operator sent in incomplete seating change. Reviewed with General Manager.
VICTORIA'S HONG KONG CAFE
3232 N TAMIAMI TRL, SARASOTA · Sarasota County
Aug 27, 2026
3 4
- Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee handled raw beef then changed their gloves and handled clean equipment without washing their hands. Employee removed the equipment to be sanitized, washed their hands and put on new gloves.
- Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over ready to eat tofu and noodles in the reach in cooler next to the cook line. Employee removed the beef.
- Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
- Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. No self closing device on the back exit door of the kitchen.
- Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Containers of tofu and a package of pork thawing at room temperature in the preparation sink next to the cook line. Employee placed the items in the reach in cooler.
- +2 more violations →
HUNGRY HOWIE'S 3251
3251 17 ST UNIT #90, SARASOTA · Sarasota County
Aug 27, 2026
1 1
- Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 cans of black olives stored on a shelf in the dry storage area dented at the seams. Owner placed the olives aside for a refund.
- Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Tape used to repair the cover on the reach in cooler in the pizza make area. Owner removed the tape.
ABONDANZA ITALIAN DELI
200 S TAMIAMI TRL, VENICE · Sarasota County
Aug 27, 2026
2
- Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pasta and vegetable salads Employee stated the above items had been prepare onsite more than 24 hours prior , and then proceeded to date items properly to meet standards of inspection.
- Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions.
BIG TOP BREWING COMPANY
3045 FRUTIVILLE COMMONS BLVD, SARASOTA · Sarasota County
Aug 27, 2026
2 1 4
- Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in their hot box: Rice (82F - Hot Holding) Operator stated it had been there for approximately 1hr. Operator placed it in the walk in cooler to cool down.
- Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed their mop sink splitter missing a vacuum breaker on the end.
- Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed their Ahi Tuna not identified as raw on their menu. Operator added asterisks to their menus leading to the advisory.
- Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed their make table cutting boards deeply grooved.
- Open dumpster lid. Observed both dumpster and grease trap lids open. Operator closed them.
- +2 more violations →
BURGER KING 41
1309 NW 20 ST, MIAMI · Dade County
Aug 26, 2026
1 4
- Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter added to mop sink missing backflow preventer.
- Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles above prep area soiled with dust debris.
- Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelf in cooler with rust.
- Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled.
- No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed restrooms missing hand wash signs.
MIRADOR RESTAURANT
1111 ROYAL POINCIANA, MIAMI SPGS · Dade County
Aug 26, 2026
1 4
- Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork held more than 24 hours not properly date marked at walk in cooler . Employee placed label.
- Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted.
- Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan cover at walk in cooler soiled.
- Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
- Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents and ceiling tiles soiled throughout kitchen.
CARIBBEAN KITCHEN 305
760 NW 183 ST, MIAMI GARDENS · Dade County
Aug 26, 2026
1 2
- Observed slice tomatoes (56F - Cold Holding); sausage (54F - Cold Holding) stored in the reach in cooler for less than 2 hour ago. Observed chicken (69F - Cold Holding) stored on top of the prep table for less than 1 hour, as per operator. Placed more ice and covered container.
- Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. In the reach in coolers.
- No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front counter and kitchen.
FRITANGA LOS NICOYAS
1426 W 49 ST, HIALEAH · Dade County
Aug 26, 2026
2 3
- Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed threaded faucet no vacuum breaker, at kitchen.
- Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed on top of bucket by sink shell eggs (87 ambientF - Cold Holding) Operator placed shell eggs inside walk in cooler for proper storage.
- Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil container stored at the kitchen floor. Operator stored cooking oil on crate of the floor.
- Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Operator discarded.
- Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed mop sink next to 3 compartment sink, exposed to splash.
TALKIN TACOS
97 SW 8TH STREET, MIAMI · Dade County
Aug 26, 2026
2 1 4
- Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed alcohol spray bottle on top of prep table on top of blender is located. PIC removed.
- Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked shredded beef was observed at 127°F in hot holding. Per the operator, the beef had been there for less than two hours. Corrective action was taken immediately to reheat the product.
- Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed copy of food handler certificate for employee, as per person in charge they keep original at the principal office.
- Open dumpster lid.
- Observed scoop handle in contact with corn flour on flour bin under prep table.
- +2 more violations →
TANI THAI BY RIN
12269 S DIXIE HWY, PINECREST · Dade County
Aug 26, 2026
2 4 14
- Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on floor crawling in waiter station.
- Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs above sliced onions in cooler across cook line. Operator rearranged order.
- Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water turned off at front handsink.
- Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at sushi counter; bowls stored in handsink. Observed in handsink across cook line; container in sink and tongs on sink.
- Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed at register, unlabeled bottle.
- +15 more violations →
BURGER KING 3423
18194 COLLINS AVE, SUNNY ISLES · Dade County
Aug 26, 2026
6
- Observed walk in cooler fan soiled.
- Floor area(s) behind oil tank covered with standing water
- Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
- Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
- Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
- +1 more violations →
IMPRESSIONS/RIOJA GRILLE
711 NW 72 AVE, MIAMI · Dade County
Aug 26, 2026
2
- Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, located at preparation area.
- Reach-in cooler interior has accumulation of soil residues, located at cooking line. During the inspection employee cleaned it.
DOUBLESHOT TAPAS AND BURGER BAR
711 NW 72 AVE, MIAMI · Dade County
Aug 26, 2026
1
- Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured, located at the bar.
MCDONALDS RESTAURANT #7135
8050 NW 27 AVE, MIAMI · Dade County
Aug 26, 2026
1 2
- Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed paper towels inside handwashing sink next to 3 compartment sink. Employee cleaned during inspection.
- Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with food debris at cook line. Employee cleaned during inspection.
- Bathroom facility not clean. Observed handwashing sink soiled with paper towels . Employee cleaned during inspection.
MAYAJIGUA RESTAURANT CORP
3828 W 16 AVE, HIALEAH · Dade County
Aug 26, 2026
4
- In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
- Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed water bottle on employee bathroom next to kitchen.
- No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed on hand sink at employee bathroom next next to kitchen, no sign.
- Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed microwave at storage area ceiling tile broken, hole on ceiling.
TWO SISTERS
50 ALHAMBRA PLAZA, CORAL GABLES · Dade County
Aug 26, 2026
3
- Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Underneath cooking equipment.
- Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
- In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
EMPLOYEE CAFETERIA
50 ALHAMBRA PLAZA, CORAL GABLES · Dade County
Aug 26, 2026
2
- Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
- Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
EL NOVILLO RESTAURANT
6830 SW 40 ST, MIAMI · Dade County
Aug 26, 2026
3 4
- Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed steak (49F - Cold Holding) at the reach in cooler drawers in cook line area. As per operator, item was placed there about half an hour ago. Operator placed products in ice bath to cool rapidly.
- Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed personal bottle of medicine stored on shelf in kitchen cook line area. Operator removed
- Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shelled eggs stored above milk inside walk in cooler. Operator removed eggs.
- Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen area in disrepair.
- In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed kitchen utensils in standing water at 89F. Operator discarded.
- +2 more violations →
CARIBBEAN KITCHEN 305
762 NW 183 ST, MIAMI GARDENS · Dade County
Aug 26, 2026
1 2
- Observed multiple containers of cooked chicken, pork and turkey cooling down covered.
- Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. In the reach in coolers.
- No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front counter and kitchen.
SARUSSI'S CAFE
3670 W 12 AVE, HIALEAH · Dade County
Aug 26, 2026
1 2
- 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 no training for Jenny A. has been working more than 60 days.
- Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on chest freezer.
- Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in standing unit at kitchen area and on reach in cooler at sandwich assembly area.
SUSHI SAKE
8679 SW CORAL WAY, MIAMI · Dade County
Aug 26, 2026
2 5
- Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed clear spray bottle containing sanitizer solution used to clean tables with no label in back storage area.
- Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dishes inside hand wash sink located near cook line.
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on white cutting board located across the cook line. Operator removed.
- Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves with rust accumulation.
- Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall inside walk in cooler soiled.
- +2 more violations →
LITTLE CAESARS PIZZA 2223
20517 OLD CUTLER RD, MIAMI · Dade County
Aug 26, 2026
3 5
- Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. . Observed more 1 Pizza dough inside trays soiled with old food debris located next to preparation table at front line. The pizza dough was contaminated with the old food debris.Stop sale was issued
- Food preparation sink has soil/old food residue. Observed ready to use trays for pizza dough with old food debris.
- Live, small flying insects found. Observed 5 flying insects flying and landing on clean equipment by the 3 compartment sink and by the hand wash sink at the kitchen entrance.
- Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed 2 metal cups with no handle inside the cheese at the pizza station. Employee removed the cups.
- Open dumpster lid.
- +3 more violations →
