Choosing where to dine comes with an expectation that the restaurant is following the health and safety rules designed to protect the public. But when inspectors walk into a kitchen and uncover 30, 40, or even more violations during a single visit, it raises serious concerns about how that establishment is being operated behind the scenes.
Below are the restaurants that racked up 30 or more violations during inspections recently conducted.
These findings go far beyond minor oversights. From improper food temperatures and cross-contamination risks, to sanitation problems and unclean equipment, the violations point to major breakdowns in day-to-day food safety practices. When so many issues are documented at once, it signals a kitchen that is failing to maintain basic standards.
Customers deserve restaurants that take cleanliness, food handling, and public health seriously every single day.
**MAMA’S TACOS
710 WASHINGTON AVE.
MIAMI BEACH
INSPECTION DATE 5/8
33 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked beef 51F. Per operator beef was cooked yesterday. A stop sale was issued.” Repeat Violation
“Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observe no date marking on cooked beef inside reach in cooler. Per operator, cooked yesterday.” Repeat Violation
“Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked beef 51F. Per operator beef was cooked yesterday.” Repeat Violation
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw beef inside reach steam basin (76F - Hot Holding). Per cook, placed there around 10:00 and will be cooked. Explained to cook regarding temperature requirements, cook placed in cooler to cool down.”
“Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked rice 120F - Hot Holding in rice cooker. Per operator cooked around 10am.”
“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.”
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled counter tops where ready to use dishes, utensil holder, shelves housing dry storage around the kitchen and front area.” Repeat Violation
“Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.” Repeat Violation
“No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed when chef was asked, no thermometer on site.”
“Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed accumulation of rust for shelf housing large food pans.”
“Required employee training expired for some employees.”
“Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed accumulation of soil on microwave door handle, reach in cooler handles and oven handle.”
“Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling above handwashing and microwave in disrepair.”
“Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceilings, vents and exposed pipes in kitchen and ware wash area.”
“Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed missing from wall to 3 compartment sink.”
“Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed for metal food pans above 3 compartment sink.”
“Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach cooler gaskets in poor condition and in disrepair.”
“Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed in kitchen, ware wash area and front counter area.”
“Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken floor tiles in front area.”
“Food stored on floor. Observed plastic gallon of oil on the floor in the kitchen next to steam table.” Repeat Violation
“Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed accumulation of grease stains on ceiling above kitchen.”
“Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed soiled interior of microwave and oven.”
“No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.”
“No copy of latest inspection report available.”
“No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign for handwashing sink in kitchen. Also observe no sign for male and female employees.”
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled door gaskets of reach in coolers in the kitchen. Observe soiled the exterior of reach in coolers and microwave.” Repeat Violation
“Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on clean food pan stored on shelf above 3 compartment sink.”
“Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observe for reach in cooler reach in coolers in kitchen.”
“Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, ware washing area or bathroom. Observe in kitchen and ware wash area.”
“Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed in kitchen area.”
“Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed multiple wash cloths not in solution in the kitchen.” Repeat Violation
“Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed no label on two squeeze bottles on a counter on the cook line.”
**BAHAMAS FISH MARKET AND RESTAURANT
13399 SW 42ND ST.
MIAMI
INSPECTION DATE 5/7
31 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed vacuum breaker missing at hose bib in food preparation area near 3 compartment sink and walk ins.” Repeat Violation
“Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.”
“Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed no dates on tags that are on file for three months.”
“Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Observed raw oysters in a food pan inside walk in cooler with no tag.” Repeat Violation
“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.”
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled prep counter tops, can opener, interior of reach in cooler at prep counters, soiled with food debris shelf housing ready to use plates under stream table, interior of reach in coolers.” Repeat Violation
“Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a food strainer inside the handwashing sink in the kitchen. Operator removed.”
“Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed an accumulation of rust build up on shelves housing clean food pans across of dry storage room, also observed on shelf housing pots and pans across of dishwasher machine.” Repeat Violation."
“Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed for both male and female bathrooms.”
“Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled handles of reach in coolers in the kitchen area and for oven door handles.” Repeat Violation
“Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or ware washing areas. Observed ceiling tiles not smooth above bar area where drinks and coffee preparation occur and secondary prep area.” Repeat Violation
“Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile damage in dry storage area.”
“Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling tiles and vents in ware wash area, secondary prep area.”
“Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards with deep grooves in the kitchen and in then back prep area across of walk in freezer.” Repeat Violation
“Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet metal food pans stored on top of each other on shelves across of dishwashing machine.”
“Equipment in poor repair. Observed door frames, door gaskets and panels of walk in cooler and walk in freezer. Also observed broken door gaskets for reach in cooler across of handwashing sink in the kitchen. Observed ice chest cover and handle in poor repair, located in back prep area.” Repeat Violation
“Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed in kitchen and ware wash area, under equipment and under shelves near ware washing area.” Repeat Violation
“Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed around kitchen and ware wash areas.” Repeat Violation
“Food stored on floor. Observed raw beef on the floor inside walk in freezer. Operator placed on the shelf.” Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
“Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up inside walk on freezer.”
“Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven soiled.” Repeat Violation
“Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed missing light shield for ceiling light in dry storage area.”
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hand wash sink water knobs, soap dispenser, paper towel dispenser in the kitchen. Also observed soiled door gaskets of reach in coolers and for the walk in freezer and cooler. Also observed heavily soiled spray nozzle and hose near steam table.” Repeat Violation
“Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in reach coolers in kitchen area.” Repeat Violation
“Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed for reach in cooler in the kitchen and also for reach in housing beverages at the central bar.”
“Stored food not covered. Observed uncovered raw fish, sauces and raw scallop inside reach in cooler at prep table.” Repeat Violation
“Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, ware washing area or bathroom. Observed missing floor grouting in kitchen and food preparation area.” Repeat Violation
“Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed behind sink and prep sink in the kitchen, behind stove line, at dishwashing area.”
“Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed stored on top of prep counters in kitchen area.” Repeat Violation
“Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed on prep counters around kitchen.”
“Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observe with no label margarine in plastic containers on a kitchen.” Repeat Violation."
**EN CANTONES RESTAURANT
11865 SW 26TH ST.
MIAMI
INSPECTION DATE 5/6
33 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed accumulation of rust on five 2 lbs. canned tomatoes in the kitchen area.”
“Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observed soiled food containers and covers being used for ready to eat food inside reach in cooler and walk in cooler.”
“Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed household roach bait on shelf where bottle of lye water are stored by steam basin and another by oven and rice cooker.”
“Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed egg rolls, sweet and sour chicken, rice with no date markings.”
“Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach crawling on cardboard boxes near reach in cooler located before the kitchen.”
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken sitting on soy sauce bucket (48F - per operator, took out of cooler half an hour ago). Operator placed in cooler to cool.”
“Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed missing two vacuum breakers for two hose bibs at mop sink near exit door.”
“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.”
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled and with rust accumulation the can opener. Observed soiled container buckets of soy sauce stored next to walk in, accumulation of grease and debris on rice cooker. Observed soiled shelves housing soy sauces and other sauces underneath single service item shelf near exit door. Also shelves behind prep tables housing different food items and canned food, shelves housing food pans and food equipment above three compartment sink. Observed soiled shelves where microwave is housing food items and food equipment.”
“Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. PIC was unable to answer how calibrate probe thermometer.”
“Sink compartments of three-compartment sink too small to accommodate utensils or equipment. Observed 3 compartment sink cannot accommodate large cooking wok used for cooking.”
“Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed accumulation of soil and grease on stove.”
“Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or ware washing areas. Observed in kitchen, food prep and ware wash areas.”
“Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed on ceiling in kitchen area.”
“Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceilings tiles and vents soiled above kitchen area.”
“Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed for door gasket of walk in freezer.”
“Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Female employee wearing bracelet while cooking.”
“Equipment in poor repair. Observed in poor condition door of walk freezer panel and walk in cooler door panel.”
“Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed for exit screen door.”
“Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed inside the walk in cooler and walk in freezer.”
“Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed underneath shelves where reach in cooler and microwave are, under stove and ovens, under prep tables throughout the kitchen.”
“Food stored on floor. Observed raw uncovered chicken on the floor next to exit door.”
“Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed for walk in freezer.”
“Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observe soiled interior of all the ovens.”
“No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.” Repeat Violation
“No copy of latest inspection report available.”
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed heavily soiled door gaskets and door frame with black like substance on walk in cooler and freezer and reach in coolers. Observed soiled hood filters above stove. Observed soiled spray nozzle at ware wash area.”
“Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observe for reach in across of stove.”
“Single-service articles stored on a soiled surface. Observed single service items stored on soiled wooden shelf near exit door and stove.”
“Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed semi frozen raw chicken sitting in a sink basin thawing.”
“Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.”
“Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls behind 3 compartment sink and ware wash areas, wall where can opener and exit door is.”
“Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed on prep table near 3 compartment sink.
**RINCON NICA RESTAURANT
4395 WEST 16TH AVENUE
HIALEAH
INSPECTION DATE 4/29
30 VIOLATIONS FOUND
“Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored on top of raw beef on shelf at walk in cooler.”
“Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Marinated raw pork (61F - Cold Holding); Marinated Raw Chicken (57F - Cold Holding); Cooked Pork (54F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler next to three compartment sink at kitchen area. As per operator for more than 4 hours. Operator discarded them during inspection.”
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Marinated raw pork (61F - Cold Holding); Marinated Raw Chicken (57F - Cold Holding); Cooked Pork (54F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler next to three compartment sink at kitchen area. As per operator for more than 4 hours. Operator discarded them during inspection.”
“Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm) at preparation table at kitchen area. Operator set up sanitizer bucket again Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm).”
“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.”
“No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment ware washing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit available at the time of inspection.”
“No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed probe thermometer no working at the time of inspection.”
“Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed under preparation tables at kitchen area.”
“Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed certified food manager unable to answer how to calibrate thermometer and the internal cooking temperature of chicken. Coached certified food manager during inspection.”
“Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or ware washing areas. Observed all around kitchen area.”
“Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water damage above walk in cooler door at kitchen area.”
“Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled at kitchen area.” Repeat Violation
“Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee purse and glasses stored on top of aluminum pans on storage shelf at kitchen area. Operator removed and stored properly during inspection.” Corrected On-Site
“Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed operator engaged in food preparation with no hair restraint. Operator put hair restraint during inspection.”
“Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting under reach in cooler next to three compartment sink at kitchen area.”
“Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler with an ambient temperature of 51 degrees Fahrenheit next to three compartment sink at kitchen area.”
“Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on the floor under dry storage shelf at kitchen entrance.”
“Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with food debris and trash under dry storage shelf at kitchen entrance and all around kitchen area and front counter.”
“Food stored on floor. Observed three cases of green plantains stored on the floor at walk in cooler.”
“Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole on the wall behind stove at kitchen area.”
“Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside chest freezers all around kitchen area.”
“In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 1 tong hanging on oven door handle at kitchen area.”
“In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed clean utensils stored inside water at 78 degrees Fahrenheit on preparation table at kitchen area.”
“No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator during inspection. Operator posted at office.”
“No copy of latest inspection report available.”
“No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed on sink at women’s bathroom.”
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled next to three compartment sink compartment at kitchen area.” Repeat Violation
“Stored food not covered. Observed Raw beef (40F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (43F - Cold Holding); raw fish (40F - Cold Holding); raw beef (39F - Cold Holding); beef belly soup (42F - Cold Holding); marinated raw pork (39F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler at kitchen area.”
“Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves with rust accumulation at kitchen area.”
“Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt container not identified on top of preparation table at kitchen area.”
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