Central Park Food Station
Last inspected: Dec 3, 2025
39
Score
Inspectors have visited Central Park Food Station 10 times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Dec 3, 2025. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around nine violations per visit lately, up from roughly seven violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been the most frequent reason, cited eight times.
By comparison, the average Miami facility scores 74, putting Central Park Food Station on the weaker side. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
10
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 3, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired dated 10/1/2025. Operator paid license fee during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed at reach in cooler raw chicken, and beef stored over bags of carrots and lettuce. Operator removed and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed plastic wrapped portions of raw chicken and beef stored in same container in reach in cooler. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed for Burgers, arepas, emapanadas thawing in reach in cooler, as per operator from the day before.
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at front counter ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles broken with signs of water damage in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors soiled with heavy grease and food spilling behind fixed equipment in kitchen area.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bottle of soda in storage area stored on floor. Operator removed and stored onto shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed holes and walls and pieces of walls missing throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at standing reach in freezer unit. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fryer and counter that fryer is stored on soiled with oil grease build up. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed cook line hood filters soiled with heavy grease build up.
36-50-4
39
Jul 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken empanadas (129F - Hot Holding) at front counter hotbox. As per manager for less than 30 minutes. Operator increased heat to hotbox. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing above three compartment sink.
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water damage throughout kitchen area.
36-32-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee personal beverage cup stored on top of white cutting board on prep table across from cook line. Operator removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall next to standing reach in cooler next to entrance to kitchen.
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in silver standing reach in freezer next to entrance to kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave at front counter soiled with an accumulation of food debris and grease.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets to reach in cooler at front counter soiled.
23-03-4
61
Jan 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed beef soup dated 12/20 and 12/21 not consumed within 7 days inside reach in cooler next to white freezer.
01B-24-5
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 over raw bacon inside white freezer.
08A-17-6
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed cleaned bowls and plates not properly inverted next to washing area.
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets torn next to kitchen entrance.
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside silver freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. **Repeat Violation**
14-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled at front counter.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
55
Jul 24, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
13
May 1, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 28, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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 empanadas located in the standing reach in cooler,kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. hot box ; empanadas (122F - Hot Holding)as per operator about 30 mins ago, adjusted thermostat for increased temperature. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the front counter. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available at the time of the inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-37-1
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed for the unisex employee bathroom . **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed jug containing cooking oil stored on the kitchen floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in the standing 2 door unit. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
47
Nov 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed for the employee bathroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed for the standing 2 door unit. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
90
Sep 26, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed marinated chicken stored above marinated fish,beef located in the standing reach in cooler by the mixer. **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Reach in cooler: low boy opposite cookline:; raw beef patties ,as per operator from yesterday. (53F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler: low boy opposite cookline:; raw beef patties ,as per operator from yesterday. (53F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot box; empanadas ,as per operator about 1 hr ago. (131F - Hot Holding) operator adjusted thermostat for increased heating. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine strips available at the time of the inspection. **Warning**
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 for Ingrid S as per operator working at the establishment for more than 2 months. **Warning**
53B-02-5
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. **Warning**
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. Provided operator with copy of procedures. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed for the standing 2 door unit. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed for the employee bathroom. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed by the fryers. **Warning**
36-02-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed for the employee bathroom. **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed in the dry storage area. **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in the kitchen,prep area. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed below cookline. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed jug containing cooking oil stored on the kitchen floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed for the low boy reach in cooler,ambient temperature at the time of the inspection at approximately 55F. **Warning**
14-74-7
21
Feb 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs stored above raw beef located in the standing reach in cooler by the hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine strength at 0ppm, operator set up 3 compartment sink and called service technician. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with accumulation encrusted grease and food debris.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-03-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed accumulation of grease on reach in cooler door handles,prep unit in the kitchen.
23-24-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed at the employees unisex bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn and in disrepair,standing unit by the hand wash sink. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at the cookline,by fryers.
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in the standing reach in freezer by the AC unit. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed for both standing reach in coolers,kitchen .
14-33-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hood soiled with accumulation grease. **Repeat Violation**
36-50-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at the prep counter,kitchen.
36-27-5
43
Aug 9, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chorizo stored above cooked shredded chicken,soups, located in the reach in cooler by the prep table. **Repeat Violation**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine strength at greater than 200ppm, operator diluted to 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven soiled with accumulation grease.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled with accumulation grease, unit opposite fryers.
23-03-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hood soiled with accumulation grease. **Repeat Violation**
36-50-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in the kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed for the female bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn and in disrepair,unit by the fryers. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in the reach in freezer,kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Central Park Food Station last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Central Park Food Station on file is from Dec 3, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Central Park Food Station?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Central Park Food Station.
How does Central Park Food Station compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Central Park Food Station most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Central Park Food Station's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Central Park Food Station have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Central Park Food Station means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Central Park Food Station inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Central Park Food Station is inspected around three times per year on average.
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