Dragonfly of Doral
Last inspected: Aug 27, 2025
58
Score
Inspectors have visited Dragonfly of Doral nine times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 27, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around eight violations lately and about 18 violations before that.
Looking across the full record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.
That's lower than the typical Miami restaurant, which scores around 74. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
9
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 27, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed commercially processed tuna in original ROP package thawed at second walk in cooler.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice dumped in hand washing sink at cook line.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed water filters next to ice machine at preparation area missing service date.
29-28-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed commercially processed tuna in original ROP package thawed at second walk in cooler.
06-09-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket at reach in cooler at cook line torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket soiled with food debris at reach in cooler next to fryers at cook line.
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind dish machine soiled with mold like substance.
36-27-5
58
Aug 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed manager unaware of proper sanitizer level for quaternary solution. Coached on proper level.
53A-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade at prep table soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed a/c vents at cook line soiled with debris. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee cell phone on workstation. Manager removed item. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket at reach in cooler at cook line torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at bottom of the rear exit.
35B-01-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in ice at the bar area. Employee removed scoop from ice. **Repeat Violation**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed a knife in between stations at cook line.
10-17-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave at cook line soiled. Microwave cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket at reach in cooler at salad station soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen calamari thawing at room temperature employee took to prep sink and ran under cold water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled next to washing machine at ware washing area. Employee cleaned wall during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
36-27-5
50
Jun 2, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker at mop sink and threaded faucet at dumpster area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-02: Still observed no vacuum breaker at mop sink and threaded faucet at dumpster area. **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed all cutting boards at cook line soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-02: Observed all cutting boards at cook line soiled. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test strips available. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-02: Observed no quaternary test strips available. **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-02: Observed no measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Time Extended**
16-62-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at all cook lines cutting boards. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-02: Observed at all cook lines cutting boards. New boards were ordered, proof provided. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ac vents soiled at cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-02: Observed ac vents soiled at cook line. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
58
May 22, 2025
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 9 major violations. 20 minor violations.
View 34 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishmachine at bar area with a 0 chlorine concentration. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker at mop sink and threaded faucet at dumpster area. **Warning**
29-34-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw octopus and 2nd walk-in cooler. Coached manager on correct procedure. **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken breast tenders, raw breaded shrimp, and raw chorizo over cooked rice at 2nd walk-in cooler. Coached manager on correct procedure. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed commercially packaged ham beef patties over not commercially packaged beef at walk-in freezer. Coached manager on correct procedure. **Warning**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed staff at dishmachine area not knowing the minimum surface temperature for dishmachine. Coached staff on correct temperature. **Warning**
53B-16-4
Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed at hand washing sink at coffee station. Coached manager on correct procedure. **Warning**
31A-10-4
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed all cutting boards at cook line soiled. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sinks at bar area with strainers inside. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test strips available. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Warning**
16-62-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand washing sink at cook line, at hand washing sink next to dishmachine, hand washing sink next to entrance to kitchen next to wine rack, and hand washing sink at bar area. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand washing sink at entrance to kitchen next to wine rack. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed toilet paper stored on floor at second floor storage. **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed dulce de leche not covered at reach-in cooler across from flat grill at cook line. Coached manager on correct procedure. **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed next to dishmachine near service window. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several squeeze bottles at cook line, preparation area, and front counter not labeled. Staff started labeling all containers during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ac vents soiled at cook line. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed at second floor bathroom used by staff. **Warning**
32-12-6
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at all cook lines cutting boards. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed open plastic cup with soda inside at shelve over preparation table at preparation area. Coached manager on correct procedure. Cup,was removed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12B-12-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone over preparation table at preparation area. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed staff doing food preparation at preparation area and front counter while wearing watches. **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed staff doing food preparation at front counter with no hair restraint. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler gaskets in disrepair across from flat grill at cook line and sliding sushi door at front counter. Observed AC unit not functioning, multiple fans are being used at premises. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of fries and a box of shrimp on floor at walk-in freezer, sugar and canola oil stored on floor of second floor storage, and box of frying oil on floor at preparation area. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at reach-in freezer at ice machine area near dry storage. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at both ice bins at bar area. Coached manager on correct procedure. **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer at reach-in cooler across from fryers. **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand washing sink at entrance to kitchen next to wine rack and hand washing sink at bar area. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in cooler gasket soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed at containers at shelves next to dishmachine area. **Warning**
16-46-4
7
Feb 18, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
70
Apr 9, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 18 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
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
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
8
Nov 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tofu at 54F located by the front counter. As per chef less than 4 hours. Chef added more ice to rapidly cool food item. Observed cheese in the reach in cooler at 45F, as per chef less than 4 hours. Chef placed cheese into reach in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
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 various food items inside reach in coolers prepared from the previous day, not date marked. Chef began date marking all food containers. **Corrective Action Taken**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Establishment receives fresh oysters, last date served not marked on tags. **Repeat Violation**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled interior of front counter reach in coolers near miso soup. Observed soiled soda nozzles at bar area.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located at drink wait station. Chef provided paper towel. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
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. Operator provided form, but not signed by employees. Discussed proper production with Operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan cover in the walk in cooler soiled. Observed storage shelves soiled. Observed walk in cooler shelves soiled. Observed hand sink by the 3 compartment sink soiled. Observed food debris on gasket at the reach in coolers at front prep area.
23-03-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. At the time of the inspection observed light shield damaged by the walk in cooler used to store produce.
38-01-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. At the time of the inspection observed wet nesting on containers by the ware washing area.
24-08-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable located preparation area.
14-09-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice buckets not inverted. Manager inverted the containers. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. At the time of the inspection observed ceiling tile soiled by 3 compartment sink.
36-34-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle inside of Dashi sauce located at front counter reach in cooler. Chef removed bowl from container. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice chute at back kitchen ice machine soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At the time of the inspection observed wiping cloth stored on preparation table near walk in cooler used to store produce.
21-12-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler by the front counter rusted.
14-33-4
32
Feb 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in a water temperature of 81°F. The manager poured out the water. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-05-5
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 provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the front counter. The chef brought towels. **Corrected On-Site**
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. Form provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the front counter area. The chef brought soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Repeat Violation**
01C-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the front counter reach in cooler gaskets soiled. The chef cleaned it.. Observed the hood filters soiled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in the second walk-in cooler ... **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed behind the ice machine.
36-27-5
41
Sep 16, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw shrimp (48F - Cold Holding); pork dumplings (54F - Cold Holding. As per the manager the items were there for more than 4 hours.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw shrimp (48F - Cold Holding); pork dumplings (54F - Cold Holding. As per the manager the items were there for more than 4 hours.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed in the preparation area.
35A-02-6
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a scoop in water temperature 80°F. The manager poured out the water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-05-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed some marked and others not marked.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No handwash sink located in vending machine area where employees service bulk food machines. Observed trays in the sink in the service station. The manager removed the items. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-01-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed in the ware wash area.
16-46-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in the walk in cooler.
14-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a few squeeze bottles not labeled at the cook line.
02D-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets soiled at the cook line.
23-03-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed in the front room. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed the ice buckets not inverted. The manager inverted the items. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in the preparation area.
36-34-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dragonfly of Doral last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dragonfly of Doral on file is from Aug 27, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dragonfly of Doral?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Dragonfly of Doral.
How does Dragonfly of Doral compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Dragonfly of Doral most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Dragonfly of Doral's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Dragonfly of Doral have averaged around eight violations per visit, down from roughly 18 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Dragonfly of Doral 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 Dragonfly of Doral inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dragonfly of Doral is inspected around three times per year on average.
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