Surfside, Miami-Dade County

FIALKOFFS EXPRESS SURFSIDE LLC

9463 HARDING AVE, Surfside, FL 33154

FoodSeating
Latest violations
11
3 Intermediate
Oct 27, 2025
City
Surfside
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.

Oct 27, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 8Total: 11

31B-02-4

Detail 24146472

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in kitchen. Repeat Violation

31B-03-4

Detail 24146476

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink in kitchen.

41-17-4

Detail 24146473

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with sanitizer at 3 compartment sink not labeled.

36-36-4

Detail 24146477

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing above walk in cooler.

36-32-5

Detail 24146480

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling above walk in cooler showing water damage.

08B-38-4

Detail 24146478

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions stored on floor inside of walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 24146475

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of walk in freezer. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 24146479

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease. Observed fan guards in walk in cooler soiled with mold-like substance. Repeat Violation

29-08-4

Detail 24146481

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hot and cold water handles at hand wash sink in kitchen does not turn off water.

22-16-4

Detail 24146474

Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves in walk in cooler soiled with old food debris and mold-like substance.

36-27-5

Detail 24146471

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind ovens soiled with grease. Repeat Violation

Nov 1, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 24, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

53B-01-5

Detail 23171849

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any 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 any training for following employees: Ezequiel Acevedo, Nadia Fretes, Florencia Santiago, Sam Bah and Jamaris Owens. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: Observed no proof of any training for following employees: Ezequiel Acevedo, Nadia Fretes, Florencia Santiago, Sam Bah and Jamaris Owens. 30 days. Time Extended

32-04-4

Detail 23171850

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Time Extended

23-24-4

Detail 23171848

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed handles of sliding door reach in cooler at front counter soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: Observed handles of sliding door reach in cooler at front counter soiled. Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 23171852

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of walk in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: Observed ice buildup inside of walk in freezer. Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 23171847

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with accumulation of grease. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: Observed hood filters soiled with accumulation of grease. Time Extended

36-27-5

Detail 23171851

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind pizza ovens soiled with accumulation of grease. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: Observed wall behind pizza ovens soiled with accumulation of grease. Time Extended

Jul 26, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 4Basic: 8Total: 12

16-37-1

Detail 23010197

Intermediate - Expired chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

53A-05-6

Detail 23010198

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 5 employees engaged in food preparation with no certified manager present. Certified manager arrived during the time of the inspection. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 23010203

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink near mop sink. Employee provided paper towels.

53B-01-5

Detail 23010202

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any 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 any training for following employees: Ezequiel Acevedo, Nadia Fretes, Florencia Santiago, Sam Bah and Jamaris Owens.

32-04-4

Detail 23010199

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

23-24-4

Detail 23010196

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed handles of sliding door reach in cooler at front counter soiled.

13-03-4

Detail 23010206

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food preparation with no hair restraint.

08B-38-4

Detail 23010207

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of shredded cheese and bag of onions stored on floor inside of walk in cooler. Observed cases of French fries stored on floor inside of reach in freezer. Observed 3 plastic jugs of oil stored on floor near 3 compartment sink. Observed 3 cases of plastic beverage bottles stored on floor in front of walk in cooler. Employees placed all items at least 6 inches above ground. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 23010204

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of walk in freezer.

23-03-4

Detail 23010200

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

25-05-4

Detail 23010201

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed 3 stacks of pizza boxes stored on floor near pizza oven. Observed 2 cases of napkins stored on floor in front of walk in cooler. Employee placed all items above ground. Corrected On-Site

36-27-5

Detail 23010205

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind pizza ovens soiled with accumulation of grease. Repeat Violation

Feb 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 8

02C-02-5

Detail 22635256

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pasta without date marked inside walk in cooler, as per employee cooked day before.

32-04-4

Detail 22635259

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

36-63-4

Detail 22635260

Basic - Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Hood filters dusted.

08B-47-4

Detail 22635263

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a bag with flour on the floor in kitchen area.

22-08-4

Detail 22635262

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

23-03-4

Detail 22635257

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled

36-27-5

Detail 22635261

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Soiled wall by triple sink,

42-01-4

Detail 22635258

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop inside the mop bucket. Manager corrected it Corrected On-Site

Jan 12, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

31A-11-4

Detail 21694938

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty towels stored inside hand wash sink in kitchen area.

02C-02-5

Detail 21694941

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pasta not date marked. As per employee pasta was cooked 1 day ago. Employee labeled during inspection.

08B-12-5

Detail 21694942

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observe salt container not covered in kitchen area, manager covered during inspection. Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 21694939

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed a bag of fries ( frozen) on preparation table. Employee moved to walk-in cooler during inspection.

21-12-4

Detail 21694943

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed in preparation table.

02D-01-5

Detail 21694940

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt/peppers mix not labeled with common name. Employee labeled during inspection.

Mar 23, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

16-37-1

Detail 20950303

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no QT test strips while satirize to be use in three compartment sink and Sanitizing bucket is QT.

03F-10-5

Detail 20950304

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided form and completed. Corrected On-Site

32-12-5

Detail 20950302

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed in share bathroom.

51-13-4

Detail 20950305

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.