American Dollar Service
Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026
55
Score
Going back to 2024, American Dollar Service has six inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 12, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around seven violations to closer to 10 violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “working containers of food removed”, showing up three times.
By comparison, the average Miami facility scores 74, putting American Dollar Service on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
4
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 12, 2026
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no food manager certificate for William Rodriguez and Juan Rodriguez. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-12: **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-12: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Vilma Megilla working for over 3 years with no food handler certificate. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-12: **Admin Complaint**
53B-02-5
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. Observed no label on white rice and garbanzo beans held more than 24 hours not properly date marked at reach in cooler,er at kitchen **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-12: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-12: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-12: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler interior soiled at front counter. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-12: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-12: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
55
Dec 11, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no food manager certificate for William Rodriguez and Juan Rodriguez. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Vilma Megilla working for over 3 years with no food handler certificate. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed no label on white rice and garbanzo beans held more than 24 hours not properly date marked at reach in cooler,er at kitchen **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler interior soiled at front counter. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
55
Oct 7, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed refried beans (59F - Cold Holding) as per employee since previous day.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on October 1,2025.
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed refried beans (59F - Cold Holding) as per employee since previous day.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed refried beans held more than 24 hours not properly date marked at reach in cooler.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic containers stored inside handsink at kitchen.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no food manager certificate for William Rodriguez. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink near front counter and at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Vilma Megilla working for over 3 years with no food handler certificate.
53B-02-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed boxes of soda not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor by seating area of establishment.
08B-47-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler interior soiled at front counter.
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled throughout kitchen.
36-27-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled at kitchen area.
36-34-5
26
Mar 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non food grade bags used to store pork chops in chest freezer. Operator removed from bags and placed inside food grade containers. **Warning**
14-31-5
Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed non food grade basting brush used at coffee prep station. **Warning**
14-14-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit for three compartment sink. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink near front counter. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink near front counter. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between wall and hand wash sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles of oil and container of sugar not labeled near front counter and back prep area. **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license from October 1, 2024 displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
45
Sep 12, 2024
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 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. Provided to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed wooden cutting board blocking off hand wash sink near prep area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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.
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. Provided to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed kitchen utensils in standing water at 97F. Operator discarded water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall located near cook station soiled.
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottle located near cook station with no label. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed wall vent near cook station soiled.
36-34-5
50
Apr 11, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottle containing oil with no label next to cook line. Operator labeled immediately **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler with soiled gasket located across cook line.
23-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl inside plastic bin with beans used to dispense food. Operator removed immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was American Dollar Service last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at American Dollar Service on file is from Feb 12, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at American Dollar Service?
Across the inspection record, “working containers of food removed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at American Dollar Service.
How does American Dollar Service compare to other restaurants in Miami?
American Dollar Service most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has American Dollar Service's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at American Dollar Service have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at American Dollar Service 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 American Dollar Service inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, American Dollar Service is inspected around three times per year on average.
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