Alicena Key Restaurant
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026
64
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Alicena Key Restaurant stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 28, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 13 violations per visit lately, up from roughly nine violations before.
Across the inspection history, “ready-to-eat” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded seven times.
Alicena Key Restaurant's latest score of 64 falls below the North Miami average of 80. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
10
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 28, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Nonfood grade bags in direct contact with children and pork.
14-31-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked: chicken, pork, and turkey held for more than 24/hrs without date inside reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Debris on floor
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven.
22-08-4
Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken.
32-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled in kitchen area.
36-27-5
64
Sep 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. Chicken, pork and turkey not separated from each others according to minimum cooking temperature. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: On 9/24/2025 at the time of the callback inspection 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. Chicken, pork and turkey not separated from each others according to minimum cooking temperature. **Warning** **Time Extended**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked: chicken, pork, turkey and goat held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside reach in freezer/ cooler l **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: On 9/24/2025 at the time of the callback inspection Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked: chicken, pork, turkey and goat held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside reach in freezer/ cooler l **Warning** **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: On 9/24/2025 at the time of the callback inspection Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning** **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent with grease. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: On 9/24/2025 at the time of the callback inspection Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent with grease. **Warning** **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: On 9/24/2025 at the time of the callback inspection Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor. Lightbulbs missing in food preparation area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: On 9/24/2025 at the time of the callback inspection Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor. Lightbulbs missing in food preparation area. **Warning** **Time Extended**
38-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole on wall by hand washing sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: On 9/24/2025 at the time of the callback inspection Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole on wall by hand washing sink. **Warning** **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice ice buildup inside reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: On 9/24/2025 at the time of the callback inspection Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice ice buildup inside reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.food debris inside oven. Microwave soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: On 9/24/2025 at the time of the callback inspection Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.food debris inside oven. Microwave soiled. **Warning** **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. No light shield. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: On 9/24/2025 at the time of the callback inspection Light shield damaged/in disrepair. No light shield. **Warning** **Time Extended**
38-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: On 9/24/2025 at the time of the callback inspection No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign. **Warning** **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
50
Sep 4, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 16 minor violations.
View 23 violations
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. Chicken, pork and turkey not separated from each others according to minimum cooking temperature. **Warning**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed employee washing hands with cold water. **Warning**
12A-19-4
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. Poster was provided to operator **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. Form was provided to operator. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked: chicken, pork, turkey and goat held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside reach in freezer/ cooler l **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Door oven handle soiled **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent with grease. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor. Lightbulbs missing in food preparation area. **Warning**
38-11-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease under cooking equipments. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Plastic containers with Corn flour on the floor inside kitchen. **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole on wall by hand washing sink. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice ice buildup inside reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.food debris inside oven. Microwave soiled. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. No light shield. **Warning**
38-01-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Food debris and grease on top of the st. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Pipe leaking under handwashing sink in kitchen area. Mop sink in disrepair. **Warning**
29-08-4
Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in dining areas during cleaning. Lightbulbs missing at dining area. **Warning**
38-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled by triple sink. **Warning**
36-27-5
20
Jan 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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. Frozen food items not separated according with minimum cooking temperature. **Repeat Violation**
08A-17-6
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. Form was provided to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. In kitchen area.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked: chicken, pork, and goat held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Broken floor tiles in kitchen area.
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In kitchen area.
31B-04-4
55
Aug 22, 2024
Routine - Food
7 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
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. Poster was provided to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand washing sink by triple sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
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. Form was provided to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand washing sink in kitchen area.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked: chicken, pork, turkey held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee restroom in kitchen area.
32-04-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing dishes incorrectly. Explained to employee the correct way to wash, rinse and sanitize.
16-13-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside reach in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
05-09-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked food no covered inside reach in freezer.
08B-12-5
39
Apr 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
37
Dec 8, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: On 12/08/2023 at the time of the callback inspection Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning** **Time Extended**
29-42-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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 not separated from raw pork inside reach in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: On 12/08/2023 at the time of the callback inspection 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 not separated from raw pork inside reach in freezer. **Warning** **Time Extended**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink by triple sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: On 12/08/2023 at the time of the callback inspection No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink by triple sink. **Warning** **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked: chicken, pork, turkey and goat held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: On 12/08/2023 at the time of the callback inspection Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked: chicken, pork, turkey and goat held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Broken pipe at mop sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: On 12/08/2023 at the time of the callback inspection Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Broken pipe at mop sink **Warning **Time Extended**
29-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: On 12/08/2023 at the time of the callback inspection Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink by triple sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: On 12/08/2023 at the time of the callback inspection No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink by triple sink. **Warning** **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: On 12/08/2023 at the time of the callback inspection Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** **Time Extended**
33-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Self closing door device broken at restroom used by employees inside the kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: On 12/08/2023 at the time of the callback inspection Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Self closing door device broken at restroom used by employees inside the kitchen. **Warning** **Time Extended**
32-17-4
47
Nov 8, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning**
29-42-4
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 not separated from raw pork inside reach in freezer. **Warning**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Employee washed hands with cold water.
12A-19-4
Intermediate - Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. Hot water temperature 79°F **Warning**
27-18-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink by triple sink. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink by triple sink. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked: chicken, pork, turkey and goat held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Broken pipe at mop sink **Warning**
29-11-4
Basic - Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Observed unused cooking equipments at the back yard. **Warning**
33-30-4
Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Self closing door device broken at restroom used by employees inside the kitchen. **Warning**
32-17-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink by triple sink. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-03-4
29
Mar 15, 2023
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Poster was provided to operator **Corrective Action Taken**
11-07-5
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. Poster was provided to operator **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than hand-washing. Items stored inside hand washing sink. Employee removed it.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
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. Form was provided to operator **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
05-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine broken, reach in cooler broken at front counter( empty).
14-11-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Food debris on wall in kitchen area.
36-27-5
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Broken equipments inside restroom and kitchen area.
33-31-5
Basic - Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in bathroom area. No light inside employee restroom.
38-10-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
41
Sep 21, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
43
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Alicena Key Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Alicena Key Restaurant on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Alicena Key Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Alicena Key Restaurant.
How does Alicena Key Restaurant compare to other restaurants in North Miami?
Alicena Key Restaurant most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the North Miami average of 80.
Has Alicena Key Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Alicena Key Restaurant have averaged around 13 violations per visit, up from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Alicena Key Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Alicena Key Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Alicena Key Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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