Palmetto Bay, Miami-Dade County

BUTCHER SHOP

14235 S DIXIE HWY, Palmetto Bay, FL 33176

FoodSeating
Latest violations
10
3 High Priority
Nov 18, 2025
City
Palmetto Bay
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

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.

Nov 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 10

41-07-4

Detail 24197198

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of prescription medication stored on top of container of bread at front counter. Operator removed medicine. Corrected On-Site

50-17-3

Detail 24197207

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 10/1/2025

03B-01-6

Detail 24197203

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fried pork belly (110F - Hot Holding); cooked ribs (100F - Hot Holding) at steam table, as per operator for less than 30 mins. Operator opting to use time as public health control for items. Provided operator with form.

03F-10-5

Detail 24197205

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment utilizing time as public health control for fried pork belly, pork shoulder, and ribs, no written procedures. Provided operator with form.

36-34-5

Detail 24197199

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles dusty above cook line. Repeat Violation

24-14-4

Detail 24197204

Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed knife stored between wall and hand sink in dish area. Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 24197201

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At front counter. Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 24197206

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging on oven door. Operator removed tongs. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

21-10-4

Detail 24197202

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed dry soiled towel on prep table in kitchen area.

14-17-4

Detail 24197200

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. At walk in cooler.

Jul 8, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 9Total: 12

01B-02-5

Detail 23853679

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork shoulder (49F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler. As per operator since previous day.

03A-02-5

Detail 23853675

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork shoulder (49F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler. As per operator since previous day.

31B-03-4

Detail 23853676

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink in kitchen area. Operator provided soap. Corrected On-Site

14-05-4

Detail 23853681

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining shelves inside walk in cooler.

36-34-5

Detail 23853682

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent soiled near hood in kitchen

24-14-4

Detail 23853673

Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed knife stored between wall and hand sink in kitchen area. Operator removed knife. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 23853683

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At front counter

10-20-4

Detail 23853684

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle. Operator removed tongs. Corrected On-Site

21-04-4

Detail 23853674

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towel under cutting board at front counter. Operator removed towel. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 23853677

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand sink next to triple sink. Operator placed sign. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23853678

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood soiled in kitchen area

02D-01-5

Detail 23853680

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar not labeled at coffee station. Operator labeled sugar Corrected On-Site

Jan 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 8Total: 10

03B-01-6

Detail 23487954

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed black beans (96F - Hot Holding) at stove top. As per operator for less than 2 hours.

31A-11-4

Detail 23487955

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed onions and a sponge stored inside hand sink next to triple sink. Operator removed onions and sponge. Corrected On-Site

24-14-4

Detail 23487958

Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed knife stored between wall and hand sink. Operator removed knife. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 23487960

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At front counter.

21-04-4

Detail 23487953

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloth under cutting board at front counter. Operator removed cloth. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 23487956

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand sink at front counter. Operator placed hand wash sign. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23487957

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.

29-20-5

Detail 23487962

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed hand sink next to triple sink draining very slowly

36-27-5

Detail 23487961

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled inside walk in cooler.

02D-01-5

Detail 23487959

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed two containers of sugar not labeled under prep table and at coffee station. Operator labeled products. Corrected On-Site

Oct 11, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

22-02-4

Detail 23236764

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled. During the inspection employee cleaned it. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 23236768

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable, located at front counter.

14-69-4

Detail 23236765

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer, located at dry storage.

10-20-4

Detail 23236767

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed kitchen tong on oven handle. During the inspection employee removed item. Corrective Action Taken

22-16-4

Detail 23236766

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues, located at front counter. During the inspection employee cleaned it. Corrected On-Site

Apr 30, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 6Total: 6

08B-38-4

Detail 22841035

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed one case of lime on the floor, located at dry storage. Operator removed items and placed it correctly.

22-08-4

Detail 22841034

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

23-03-4

Detail 22841036

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fans guard soiled. Hood systems soiled.

14-09-4

Detail 22841031

Basic - Observed cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable, located at front counter.

14-69-4

Detail 22841032

Basic - Observed ice buildup in chest freezer, located at dry storage.

14-17-4

Detail 22841033

Basic - Observed walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Feb 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 4Basic: 6Total: 10

11-27-4

Detail 22617076

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. Discussed with operator and provided email handout. Operator printed handout, and placed it at kitchen wall. Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 22617080

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

31B-02-4

Detail 22617082

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, located at front counter. Operator provided new paper towels. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 22617079

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. Discussed with operator and provided email form. Operator printed forms and provided signed forms. Corrected On-Site

23-24-4

Detail 22617074

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed oven handles soiled.

14-09-4

Detail 22617075

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable, located at front counter.

08B-38-4

Detail 22617073

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed condensed milk bucket stored on the floor, located at dry storage. Operator removed items, and placed then correctly.

23-03-4

Detail 22617081

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filter soiled. Observed reach in freezer gaskets soiled, located at dry storage.

22-16-4

Detail 22617078

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior doors have accumulation of soil residues, located at front counter.

14-17-4

Detail 22617077

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Aug 11, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 10, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 1Basic: 14Total: 21

01B-01-4

Detail 21265837

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented pineapple slices can. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site

35A-02-6

Detail 21265829

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one live fly flying around the front area not touching food. Repeat Violation

08A-05-6

Detail 21265833

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw meat stored in a container over a container with cut lettuce, ham, and pickles. Operator moved the meat to a shelf under the lettuce inside the glass reach in cooler located in the front area. Corrected On-Site

08A-20-5

Detail 21265824

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed eggs over salted cod inside the walk-in cooler. Operator moved the eggs down. Corrected On-Site

35A-05-4

Detail 21265838

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach walking around the floor under the ovens in the kitchen area.

03B-01-6

Detail 21265823

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scramble eggs with ham (119F - Hot Holding); pork ribs (120F - Hot Holding); steamed potatoes (110F - Hot Holding); cooked steak (123F - Hot Holding) inside the steam table located by the front counter. As per operator the food had been there for one hour. Operator removed them and sent them to be reheated. Corrective Action Taken

02C-02-5

Detail 21265822

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed ceviche without date mark as per operator prepared two days ago in the glass door reach cooler located in the front area.

32-04-4

Detail 21265818

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Restroom located in the kitchen area.

24-07-4

Detail 21265830

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed clean large pots stored outside by the mop sink. Operator sent them to be cleaned inside at the three compartment sink. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 21265826

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water bottles throughout the kitchen prep table and front area.

40-06-5

Detail 21265831

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee purse stored under prep table in the kitchen. Operator removed it.

14-11-5

Detail 21265819

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in disrepair in reach in cooler located in the catering area.

36-73-4

Detail 21265825

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed drains soiled located in the kitchen area.

08B-38-4

Detail 21265828

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food such as container of rice and pickles stored on the floor on the catering area storage. Repeat Violation

10-01-5

Detail 21265832

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed container with handle inside sugar, handle touching product located under prep table in the front area. Corrected On-Site

33-11-4

Detail 21265836

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

31B-04-4

Detail 21265821

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign on hand washing sink located in the restroom by the kitchen and catering area.

21-44-1

Detail 21265834

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on top of prep tables located in the front prep area and kitchen prep area. Operator removed from the table. Corrected On-Site

14-17-4

Detail 21265827

Basic - Shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves with rust inside the walk-in cooler. Observed shelves by the dish area inside the kitchen pitted.

36-02-5

Detail 21265835

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. kitchen area. Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 21265820

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container without label located under prep table by the front area. Operator labeled it. Corrected On-Site

Jan 26, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-02-5

Detail 20813560

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Kitchen area. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-26: Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Kitchen area. Time Extended

Jan 25, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 9

35A-02-6

Detail 20811002

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 live fly flying around the kitchen area not touching food. Observed 1 live fly flying around the front counter area not touching food. Observed approximately 20 live flies standing on the wall at the back storage area. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03A-03-5

Detail 20811009

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs stored at room temperature in the kitchen area, operator placed eggs in the walk in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

29-34-4

Detail 20811006

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Front counter hose. Corrected On-Site

02B-02-5

Detail 20811004

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Corrected On-Site

36-22-4

Detail 20811007

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water under the 3 compartment sink located at the back area.

08B-38-4

Detail 20811005

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed soda cans stored on the dry storage floor. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 20811003

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of oven soiled.

36-02-5

Detail 20811001

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Kitchen area. Repeat Violation

21-08-4

Detail 20811008

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 150ppm) at the front counter, operator discarded water and prepared a new solution at 200ppm. Corrected On-Site

Aug 26, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

32-04-4

Detail 20463919

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-26: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Time Extended

36-02-5

Detail 20463918

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-26: Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Kitchen area. Time Extended

Aug 25, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 6Basic: 11Total: 20

35A-02-6

Detail 20459219

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 10 flies standing on unwashed plantains with the peel on it stored at dry storage area.

03A-02-5

Detail 20459223

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ceviche (45°F - Cold Holding) as per operator due to the rush time less than 30 minutes. Observed butter (47°F - Cold Holding) in the 2 door cooler located at the dry storage area as per operator less than 2 hours, operator placed butter in the freezer.

29-34-4

Detail 20459202

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.

22-02-4

Detail 20459215

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.

31A-11-4

Detail 20459228

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed wet wiping cloths stored inside the hand sink located by the 3 compartment sink in the kitchen area.

16-37-1

Detail 20459227

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quat test strips. Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 20459213

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in the kitchen area. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-03-4

Detail 20459225

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink located in the kitchen area. Repeat Violation

02C-02-5

Detail 20459217

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed ceviche as operator prepared two days ago with no date marked. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

32-04-4

Detail 20459229

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.

13-03-4

Detail 20459209

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 20459207

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Kitchen floor. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 20459211

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil container stored on the dry storage floor. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 20459224

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. White chest freezer located at the dry storage area.

10-20-4

Detail 20459221

Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses. Repeat Violation

38-01-4

Detail 20459230

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed 1 light in the kitchen area.

31B-04-4

Detail 20459205

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink located at the dry storage area.

23-03-4

Detail 20459222

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed oven exterior soiled.

21-10-4

Detail 20459226

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.

36-02-5

Detail 20459231

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Kitchen area.