Dade County Food Group
Last inspected: Apr 3, 2026
47
Score
Going back to 2022, Dade County Food Group has 10 inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Apr 3, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around seven violations each.
“Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
By comparison, the average Miami facility scores 74, putting Dade County Food Group on the weaker side. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
11
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 3, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink next to the mop sink. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed at shelves at walk in cooler.
22-31-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle.
10-20-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed throughout the kitchen area.
36-22-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee beverage on preparation table.
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees wearing watches while preparing food.
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting on shelf next to the 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler by the kitchen area is out of service.
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container stored above clean utensils. Manager discarded it. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hand wash sink in disrepair by the mop sink.
29-08-4
47
Dec 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 500ppm) at prep area. Employee diluted with a final reading of 400ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink at warewashing area. Employee provided paper towels. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink at cook line area. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no hand soap at handwashing sink at warewashing area. Employee provided soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed sauté pans on shelf at kitchen area not inverted.
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers at warewashing area drying rack wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler /Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves at back right of walk in cooler next to fans soiled with food debris.
22-16-4
61
Mar 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed side of oven next to stove at kitchen area soiled with grease debris at kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-26: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vent at walk in cooler soiled with debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-26: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
86
Mar 25, 2025
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed AVOCADO SAUCE (48F - Cooling); CILANTRO CREAM (50F - Cooling); CITRUS VINAIGRETTE (50F - Cooling); as per operator more than four hours. **Warning**
03D-06-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at trip,e door reach in cooler SLICED CUCUMBERS (50F - Cold Holding), operator discarded item. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed SHREDDED BEEF (46F - Cooling) as per operator more than six hours. Observed AVOCADO SAUCE (48F - Cooling); CILANTRO CREAM (50F - Cooling); CITRUS VINAIGRETTE (50F - Cooling); as per operator more than four hours. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed Demi glacé made in house more than seven days. Operator discarded items. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed Demi glacé made in house more than seven days. Operator discarded items. **Warning**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed SHREDDED BEEF (46F - Cooling) as per operator more than six hours. **Warning**
03D-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed side of oven next to stove at kitchen area soiled with grease debris at kitchen area. **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vent at walk in cooler soiled with debris. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of plastic containers at ware washing area. Operator removed stacked containers to wash and hadried during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed triple glass door reach in cooler not cooling properly. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bread crumbs in plastic container stored on the floor at dry storage next to rear exit. Employee placed bread crumbs on self. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall underneath triple sink soiled with debris. Observed wall soiled with food debris prep table near grill. **Warning**
36-27-5
29
Dec 13, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed quaternary solution 500plus ppm. Manger diluted solution with a final reading of 400ppm **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed SHORT RIB (50F - Cold Holding) Out of temperature more than six hours at reach in cooler .
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed SHORT RIB (50F - Cold Holding) Out of temperature more than six hours at reach in cooler .
01B-02-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open at time of inspection.
33-16-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container used to scoop cheese sauce. Manager had employee remove container and use proper utensil. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
58
Mar 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
64
Dec 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-04: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-04: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean containers stored underneath the preparation table across from the walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-04: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. In the walk in cooler observed a container with pork broth stored on the floor, employee picked it up and placed on the food shelves. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-04: **Time Extended**
08B-47-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed both ovens located in front of the preparation table with. Grease accumulation, **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-04: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters with some grease accumulation, **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-04: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Clean containers stored underneath the preparation table across from the walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-04: **Time Extended**
16-46-4
67
Nov 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 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. **Warning**
11-27-4
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
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters with some grease accumulation, **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed both ovens located in front of the preparation table with. Grease accumulation, **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. In the walk in cooler observed a container with pork broth stored on the floor, employee picked it up and placed on the food shelves. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean containers stored underneath the preparation table across from the walk in cooler. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed large food metal stainers stored on shelves next to the ovens not stored protected, employee inverted it on site. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Clean containers stored underneath the preparation table across from the walk in cooler. **Warning**
16-46-4
58
Mar 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink located next to the three compartment sink.
31B-02-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pots on storage shelves in the cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Clean linens stored in improper location. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on the preparation table in the preparation area. Employee removed bucket and placed it under the preparation table. **Corrected On-Site**
21-16-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
78
Dec 13, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a dry shampoo spray stored on the shelves next to the hand sink in the kitchen. Manager discarded item on site. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
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 employee Ramon Duarte working for a year with no proof of of food safety Training.
53B-02-5
Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Panko stored in a container not labeled. Employee labeled item onsite. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-02-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dade County Food Group last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dade County Food Group on file is from Apr 3, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dade County Food Group?
Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Dade County Food Group.
How does Dade County Food Group compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Dade County Food Group most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Dade County Food Group's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dade County Food Group have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Dade County Food Group 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 Dade County Food Group inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dade County Food Group is inspected around three times per year on average.
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