West Little River, Miami-Dade County

BROWN STEW KITCHEN INC

9354 NW 17 AVE STE M, West Little River, FL 33147

FoodNon-Seating
Latest violations
5
1 High Priority
Mar 9, 2026
City
West Little River
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

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.

Mar 9, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

08A-05-6

Detail 24425576

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw prep chicken wings on top cook white rice inside reach in cooler in kitchen area. Manager removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 24425579

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of grease under cooking equipment.

14-69-4

Detail 24425578

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer at dry storage area.

22-08-4

Detail 24425580

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven interior soiled with food debris.

22-16-4

Detail 24425577

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler at kitchen area soiled with food residue.

Nov 12, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

31B-02-4

Detail 24185080

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper inside employee bathroom ,manager provided during inspection. Corrected On-Site

50-09-4

Detail 24185078

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

14-69-4

Detail 24185081

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

22-08-4

Detail 24185077

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

22-16-4

Detail 24185079

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled with food debris at kitchen area. Manager cleaned during inspection . Corrected On-Site

Mar 3, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 24, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

41-27-4

Detail 23581995

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm); 2nd - Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm). Corrected On-Site Warning

14-09-4

Detail 23581992

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed wooden cutting board with cut marks on top 3 compartment sink, manager discarded cutting board during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

29-09-4

Detail 23581994

Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed handwashing sink missing handles , next to 3 compartment sink. Warning

22-08-4

Detail 23581993

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with food debris, manager cleaned properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

06-01-5

Detail 23581996

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken wings thawing in standing water inside 3 compartment sink. Coached operator on proper method. Manager turned on water for thawing during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

21-12-4

Detail 23581991

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed in use wet wiping towel on top preparation table next to oven. Manager removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site Warning

Oct 7, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 8Total: 11

31B-02-4

Detail 23232035

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Manager provided paper towels during inspection. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 23232040

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked ox tail on metal container inside reach in cooler at kitchen area it date marked. Manager labeled product during inspection. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 23232034

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with bleach not labeled under3 compartment sink , manager labeled product. Corrected On-Site

23-24-4

Detail 23232036

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed oven door handle soiled with grease in kitchen area.

36-34-5

Detail 23232030

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled with grease top oven I kitchen area.

35B-01-4

Detail 23232033

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back door. Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 23232032

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with grease next to fryer station.

36-17-5

Detail 23232031

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing floor tiles at back dry storage area.

36-24-5

Detail 23232038

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole the wall inside employee bathroom.

14-69-4

Detail 23232037

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed for the chest unit at dry storage area. Repeat Violation

29-11-4

Detail 23232039

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking faucet on 3 compartment sink.

Jan 29, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

08A-02-6

Detail 22600999

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw shell eggs stored above butter located in the domestic reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site

08A-17-6

Detail 22600997

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored with raw fish located in the chest freezer. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

35B-01-4

Detail 22601000

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door.

14-69-4

Detail 22600998

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed for the chest unit. Repeat Violation

Jun 20, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 12

22-12-5

Detail 22070233

High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.

08A-20-5

Detail 22070227

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above raw conch in white refrigerator in kitchen area. Employee rearranged properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 22070231

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (54F - Cold Holding) in 3 compartment sink. As per employee less than 4 hours. Employee put it back in refrigerator during inspection. Corrective Action Taken

11-27-4

Detail 22070225

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. Provided form during inspection.

02C-02-5

Detail 22070224

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed Mac and cheese not date marked in white refrigerator, as per employee over 24 hours. Employee dated during inspection. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 22070222

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in rice container in kitchen area.

08B-38-4

Detail 22070228

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil container stored on floor in kitchen area. Employee rearranged properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 22070229

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in reach freezer at the back of the kitchen.

23-03-4

Detail 22070226

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in freezer at the back of the kitchen.

22-16-4

Detail 22070230

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in kitchen area.

14-33-4

Detail 22070232

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

06-01-5

Detail 22070223

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken (54F - Cold Holding) in 3 compartment sink. As per employee less than 4 hours. Employee moved to refrigerator during inspection. Corrective Action Taken

Nov 4, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 8Total: 11

01B-02-5

Detail 21552232

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 oxtails (47F - Cold Holding); curry chicken (47F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (47F - Cold Holding) as per operator oxtails, and chicken were cooked and placed in cooler for cooling day prior to inspection and the lettuce was cut day prior to inspection. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21552238

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked oxtails (47F - Cold Holding); curry chicken (47F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (47F - Cold Holding) as per operator oxtails, and chicken were cooked and placed in cooler for cooling day prior to inspection and the lettuce was cut day prior to inspection. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 21552239

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in bathroom. Operator added paper towels. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-01-5

Detail 21552236

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup with no handle used to scoop ice. Operator removed cup. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-32-5

Detail 21552230

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage to ceiling tiles in back of establishment in front of bathroom Warning

36-24-5

Detail 21552237

Basic - Hole in to wall in bathroom. Warning

14-69-4

Detail 21552235

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in cooler across from three compartment sink. Warning

10-07-4

Detail 21552233

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Repeat Violation Warning

21-04-4

Detail 21552234

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Operator removed towel from under cutting board. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-16-4

Detail 21552229

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Warning

14-33-4

Detail 21552231

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

Jan 13, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

14-31-5

Detail 20787049

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed meat stored in direct contact with thank you bags in the reach in freezer

27-16-4

Detail 20787047

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. None observed in the restroom . Repeat Violation

10-07-4

Detail 20787048

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water of 75f on prep table

Sep 13, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

27-16-4

Detail 20504878

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. None observed in the restroom - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-13: Operator needs more time Time Extended

36-17-5

Detail 20504876

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. Observed throughout the kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-13: Time Extended

02D-01-5

Detail 20504877

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of flour/ sugar etc on shelving without labeling - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-13: Time Extended

Jul 8, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 7

31B-02-4

Detail 20327399

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. None observed in the kitchen or the restroom Repeat Violation

02C-02-5

Detail 20327396

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pots of curry chicken / Mac n cheese / oxtail etc in the reach in cooler made yesterday per operator Repeat Violation

27-16-4

Detail 20327397

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. None observed in the restroom

36-63-4

Detail 20327395

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

36-17-5

Detail 20327393

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. Observed throughout the kitchen

06-01-5

Detail 20327398

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed container chicken stored on prep table

02D-01-5

Detail 20327394

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of flour/ sugar etc on shelving without labeling