Food Dudes
Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026
67
Score
Food Dudes has been inspected nine times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 24, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around two violations to closer to seven violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Restaurants in Miami average 74, so Food Dudes trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 24, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 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 6 gallons of milk, expired on 3/18/26 inside walk in cooler. Operator started to segregate the milk. Observed 3 half gallons of buttermilk expire on 2/27; 3/3; 3/12 inside walk in cooler. Operator segregated. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-24-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink blocked by portable cooler. Operator removed the cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bag on prep table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
67
Oct 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter connected no vacuum breaker at mop sink.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting boards at storage racks soiled near cook line.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink blocked with rack of trays at three compartment sink. Employee removed rack of trays. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a sponge stored inside hand sink by entrance. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed HACCP plan had been sent for Raw beef and raw chicken. As per OPQ trainers plans are still under review. **Repeat Violation**
03G-50-1
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored inside mop bucket at mop sink.
42-01-4
55
Sep 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee working the register then began food preparation without washing hands before placing gloves on.
12A-07-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical Tate strip for quaternary solution.
16-37-1
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 Mirla and Josefina both employed from a different store with no proof of ant training. Employees were able to provide proof of tracing during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed water filters over soda syrup , missing service date next to prep table at preparation area.
29-28-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles over prep table and warewashing area not smooth and easily cleaned.
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage on ceiling tiles over walk in cooler.
36-32-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed women's bathroom trash can missing lid.
32-12-6
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed two metal bowls at ware washing area wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in both chest freezers at dry storage area. Observed ice buildup on shelves at walk in freezer,
14-69-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler / Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves at walk in cooler soiled with mold like substance.
22-16-4
45
Apr 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed HACCP's had been sent for Raw beef and raw chicken. And Beef sous vide. As per OPQ trainers plans are still under review.
03G-50-1
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw bacon thawing at room temperature on prep table. Operator placed inside walk in cooler for proper thawing.
06-01-5
86
Dec 9, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign at hand sink at three compartment sink, at preparation area and bathrooms. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-09: Observed no sign at hand sink at three compartment sink, at preparation area and bathrooms. **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
95
Nov 21, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
86
Jul 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
74
Jul 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed teriyaki chicken (47F - Cold Holding); steak (47F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (46F - Cold Holding) located inside walk in cooler, ambient temperature displayed at 50F, due to cooler door left open while refilling front food line containers, as per operator, less than 4 hours. Manager removed food containers and placed them into walk in freezer to lower temperatures to 41F and below. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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. Printed and provided to operator. **Corrected On-Site**
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. Discussed and printed employee health reporting agreement forms for all employees and provided to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves located under bags of pickles, jalapeños and banana peppers, at dry storage rack.
14-05-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed porous ceiling tiles throughout restaurant establishment. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
64
Jul 29, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut lettuce (45F - Cold Holding) on the front counter. As per the manager the lettuce had only been on line for approximately one hour. The manager placed ice under the lettuce to reduce the temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. Observed in the men's room. The employee put the paper. **Corrected On-Site**
32-11-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a large trash container next to the hand washing sink and triple sink. The manager moved the trash can. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout the kitchen.
36-37-5
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Food Dudes last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Food Dudes on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Food Dudes?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Food Dudes.
How does Food Dudes compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Food Dudes most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Food Dudes' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Food Dudes have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Food Dudes 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 Food Dudes inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Food Dudes is inspected around two times per year on average.
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