Dcg Brickell
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
58
Score
Inspectors have visited Dcg Brickell 10 times, with records going back to 2022. Dcg Brickell was last inspected on Mar 5, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near 12 violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust”, which has been cited seven times.
Compared to other Miami restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 5, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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. Observed Keyla and Tatiana working for less than 60 days. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at women bathrooms. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling not smooth at front counter. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at vent and ceiling over prep table next to water heater. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed green cutting board at prep area grooved. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at chest freezer at front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box Of plastic spoons on floor at storage area. **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed HWS slow draining at front counter. **Warning**
29-19-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled next to 3CS and walls around prep table next to water heater. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-27-5
58
Oct 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed a second floor dry storage area used to store rice, single service items, and sauces. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: Observed a second floor dry storage area used to store rice, single service items, and sauces. **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed drop down ceiling missing at reach-in coolers storage area near mop sink. Also observed ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable at front counter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: Observed ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable at front counter. **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling soiled near water heater. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: Observed ceiling soiled near water heater. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gyro reach-in cooler gasket torn. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: Observed gyro reach-in cooler gasket torn. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach-in cooler gasket soiled at vegetable unit near mop sink and at unit next to water heater. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: Observed reach-in cooler gasket soiled at vegetable unit near mop sink and at unit next to water heater. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: Open dumpster lid. **Time Extended**
33-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled behind and near water heater. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: Observed wall soiled behind and near water heater. **Time Extended**
36-27-5
67
Aug 4, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed staff washed hands with no soap. Coached pic on correct procedure. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-20-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed one fly flying at back kitchen area. Fly was removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink at front counter blocked by packs of drinks. Coached PIC on correct procedure. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sinks at front counter and three compartment sink. Paper was provided for both hand washing sinks. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed a second floor dry storage area used to store rice, single service items, and sauces. **Warning**
51-16-7
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. Observed no food handlers certification for Jose. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed PIC not knowing correct chlorine concentration or how to calibrate a thermometer. Coached PIC on correct procedures. **Warning**
53A-14-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling soiled near water heater. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed staff doing food preparation while wearing a watch at front counter. **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed under back exit door near bathrooms. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of cucumbers, raw chicken, and a bag of onions stored on floor at three compartment sink area and back of kitchen area and sacks of rice, boxes of plates, boxes of lids, and boxes of sauce stored on floor at dry storage on second floor. Also observed plastic water bottles stored on floor at front counter. Coached PIC on correct procedure. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at both reach-in freezer at second floor dry storage unit. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach-in cooler gasket soiled at vegetable unit near mop sink and at unit next to water heater. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed meatballs and fries inside chest reach in freezer not cover at front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled behind and near water heater. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gyro reach-in cooler gasket torn. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed drop down ceiling missing at reach-in coolers storage area near mop sink. Also observed ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable at front counter. **Warning**
36-37-5
25
Mar 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
55
Jan 6, 2025
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents soiled by kitchen entrance. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards no longer cleanable at storage area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed tiles missing by 3 compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bucket with onions stored on floor by 3 compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer by fryers. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled inside reach in cooler by storage area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls with grease accumulation throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
70
Nov 4, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 10 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 24 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed diced chicken (112F - Hot Holding); black beans (87F - Hot Holding) at steam table front counter. As per employee for approximately 1 hour prior, employee removed product to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed produce stored inside thank you bag by mop sink reach in cooler.
14-31-5
High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water.
12A-19-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washed hands inside 3 compartment sink, coached employee and she washed hands inside hand washing sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-03-4
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. Provided to operator via email.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container stored inside hand washing sink by 3 compartment sink. Observed food residue inside hand washing sink by 3 compartment sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Warning**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
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 soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter, employee replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed person in charge unaware of thermometer calibration procedures. Coached person in charge.
53A-14-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water turned off at hand washing sink at front counter. Employee turned on hot water. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator via email.
51-13-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents soiled by kitchen entrance.
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards no longer cleanable at storage area.
14-09-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed tiles missing by 3 compartment sink.
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bucket with onions stored on floor by 3 compartment sink.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer by fryers.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled inside reach in cooler by storage area.
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls with grease accumulation throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
12
Mar 19, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
95
Sep 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Commercially packaged Fish not held frozen before, during and after being using a reduced oxygen packaging method.
03G-04-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of reach in cooler doors at sushi station soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
31B-03-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
23-24-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed at ware washing area.
10-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled at warewashing area.
36-27-5
55
Mar 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
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
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
24-05-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer inside most kitchen coolers.
05-09-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
21-09-4
61
Jul 28, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface.
21-05-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
12B-07-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed soy sauce buckets stored on floor in front prep area, also observed oil containers stored on floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand sink in ware washing room.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hand sink soiled. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/ freezer have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed fish thawing in standing water.
06-01-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at ware washing room.
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking faucet at hand sink in ware washing area also observed spray hose leaking at ware washing area.
29-11-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sauce bottles containing different sauces missing labels.
02D-01-5
45
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dcg Brickell last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dcg Brickell on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dcg Brickell?
Across the inspection record, “wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Dcg Brickell.
How does Dcg Brickell compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Dcg Brickell most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Dcg Brickell's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dcg Brickell have averaged around 12 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Dcg Brickell 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 Dcg Brickell inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dcg Brickell is inspected around three times per year on average.
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