Florida City, Miami-Dade County

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411 S KROME AVE, Florida City, FL 33034

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Latest violations
1
1 Basic
May 27, 2026
City
Florida City
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
7

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

May 27, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

06-01-5

Detail 24594405

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed sausages thawing at 3 compartment sink with no running water. Employee let the water run. Corrected On-Site

Oct 30, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

14-86-1

Detail 24157441

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed towels used as shelf liner for dry goods next to fridge.

22-31-4

Detail 24157440

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food rack next to fridge.

Oct 7, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Total: 1

03B-01-6

Detail 23231864

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sausages (127 F - Hot Holding) at the buffet. Employee increase the temperature of the warmer. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-07: At the time of the call back establishment was not serving breakfast.

Jul 3, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Total: 3

41-07-4

Detail 22958081

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed insulin stored next to an opened butter stick. Employee removed the insulin. Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 22958082

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sausages (127 F - Hot Holding) at the buffet. Employee increase the temperature of the warmer. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

53B-05-5

Detail 22958083

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Jennifer Hart certification expired 2/3/2024. Warning

Nov 3, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 10

50-17-3

Detail 22420236

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired Oct 2023. Operator made the payment during the inspection. Corrective Action Taken

01B-02-5

Detail 22420234

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Scrambled eggs 69° F Canadian bacon 97° F yogurt 68° F. As per employee reach in cooler was not working properly since the time she arrived at 5: 30am. Reach in cooler Temperature was 68° F around 6:00 am.

03A-02-5

Detail 22420241

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Scrambled eggs 69° F Canadian bacon 97° F yogurt 68° F. As per employee reach in cooler was not working properly since the time she arrived at 5: 30am. Reach in cooler Temperature was 68° F around 6:00 am. Stop sale was issued.

03B-01-6

Detail 22420235

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Canadian bacon (119 F - Hot Holding). Employee said the Canadian bacon was placed less than 30 minutes ago. Employee increased the temperature of the warmer. Corrective Action Taken

11-27-4

Detail 22420232

Intermediate - 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. Form was provided and displayed at the kitchen area. Corrective Action Taken

11-26-1

Detail 22420239

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Firm was provided to operator and signed by the employees. Corrective Action Taken

08B-15-4

Detail 22420240

Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Observed apple at the buffet area not wrapped. Employee was coached to wash and wrap RTE fruits.

22-20-5

Detail 22420238

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at the ice machine by the laundry room.

14-11-5

Detail 22420237

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler no working properly. Temperature was 71° F.

25-09-4

Detail 22420233

Basic - Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Observed plastic utensils not inverted at the buffet counter. Employee stored the utensils properly. Corrected On-Site

Aug 19, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 4

41-10-4

Detail 21287960

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed stainless steel cleaner stored next to oatmeal containers and single service articles. Operator removed the cleaner. Corrected On-Site

41-18-4

Detail 21287961

High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed the chlorine sanitizer solution at + 200 ppm. Operator added water to get 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site

29-28-4

Detail 21287963

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed the water filters date marked on 1/29/2021.

50-09-4

Detail 21287962

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Sep 2, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

03A-02-5

Detail 20480740

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed yogurt (63°F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (62°F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler kitchen area. Operator moved the products to another reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

31A-09-4

Detail 20480738

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked by Mobil table. Operator moved the table. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 20480739

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation

14-74-7

Detail 20480742

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. One located at at kitchen area.

25-06-4

Detail 20480741

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service articles not stored inverted next to microwave and under preparation table. Operator inverted the single service articles. Corrected On-Site