Famous Dave's Doral
Last inspected: Feb 19, 2026
67
Score
Famous Dave's Doral appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 19, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near seven violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
The city-wide average sits at 73, which Famous Dave's Doral's 67 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 19, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent soiled in dry storage.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed water stuck between containers inside dry storage. Operator stored containers in order to be air dried. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoon in standing water at 90°F in back kitchen. Operator removed water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelf in kitchen soiled at the end of kitchen.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed inside reach in cooler in back kitchen.
14-33-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed towel on prep table in kitchen. Operator stored towel inside bucket with sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
67
Oct 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over cooked beef inside drawer under griddle in kitchen. Operator stored products as per safety protocols. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed inside reach in cooler in front of grill in kitchen.
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed inside reach in cooler in front of grill in kitchen.
29-49-6
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels throughout kitchen. Operator stored towels inside bucket with sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
74
Mar 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over cooked pork inside reach in cooler under griddle. Operator stored foods correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand washing station by Sosa machine at front counter. Operator provided paper towel. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-6
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting boards in front of ovens in back kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet containers on shelf opinion back kitchen.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed inside Walk in cooler.
36-22-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between wall and reach in cooler. Operator stored knife correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop handle touching coleslaw inside reach in cooler. Operator stored scoop correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed inside kitchen. Operator discarded towel. **Corrected On-Site**
21-09-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container unlabeled in kitchen. Operator labeled container. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
52
Oct 16, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled. Manager cleaned it. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine soiled
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside ovens.
22-08-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth in the top of the preparation table. Manager put it inside tether sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
74
Sep 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 500ppm). Operator added water and observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm). **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Raw animal food cooked with non-continuous method is not identified/labeled while stored after initial heating according to written procedures. Observed raw chicken wings inside reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator labeled container. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-11-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed both white cutting boards in back kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet containers on shelf in back kitchen. Employee stored containers in order to air dry. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets in front of deep fryer in kitchen.
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw salmon thawing at room temperature in cook line. Operator removed container to Walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
61
Apr 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
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
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
41
Dec 19, 2023
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
74
Jun 20, 2023
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
37
Nov 7, 2022
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed in front griddle inside kitchen.
14-09-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at cook line. Employee removed and dried water. **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled Walk in cooler gaskets. Also, observed soiled Walk in cooler fan cover. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed bucket with sanitizer stored on kitchen floor. Employee removed it from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Famous Dave's Doral last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Famous Dave's Doral on file is from Feb 19, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Famous Dave's Doral?
Across the inspection record, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Famous Dave's Doral.
How does Famous Dave's Doral compare to other restaurants in Doral?
Famous Dave's Doral most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Doral average of 73.
Has Famous Dave's Doral's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Famous Dave's Doral have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Famous Dave's 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 Famous Dave's Doral inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Famous Dave's Doral is inspected around three times per year on average.
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