Balous Kitchen – Quick Bites

4114 Nw 167 St, Miami Gardens, FL 33054
Other
Last inspected: Feb 27, 2023
61
Score
Medium Risk

Balous Kitchen – Quick Bites has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. Balous Kitchen – Quick Bites was last inspected on Feb 27, 2023. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme. Balous Kitchen – Quick Bites's record stops at Feb 27, 2023, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “no probe thermometer provided to measure temperature” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

The city-wide average sits at 80, which Balous Kitchen – Quick Bites' 61 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

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Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired since 10/1/202 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
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 - 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
11-27-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
50-04-4
61
Aug 3, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 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.
11-07-5
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
31B-03-4
Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.
50-03-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
50-04-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
31B-04-4
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Balous Kitchen – Quick Bites last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Balous Kitchen – Quick Bites on file is from Feb 27, 2023. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Balous Kitchen – Quick Bites?

Across the inspection record, “no probe thermometer provided to measure temperature” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Balous Kitchen – Quick Bites.

How does Balous Kitchen – Quick Bites compare to other restaurants in Miami Gardens?

Balous Kitchen – Quick Bites most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami Gardens average of 80.

Has Balous Kitchen – Quick Bites' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Balous Kitchen – Quick Bites have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Balous Kitchen – Quick Bites means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.