Franco
Last inspected: Mar 2, 2026
27
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Franco, the earliest from 2022. Franco was last inspected on Mar 2, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 10 violations each, up from closer to five violations before.
Looking across the full record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
By comparison, the average Miami facility scores 74, putting Franco on the weaker side. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
4
Major latest
15
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 2, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed male employee rummage through their wallet and continued engage in cooking at the deep fat fryer. Employee was corrected on the spot. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-29-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed male employee wash their hands at the 3 compartment sink.
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed potato cutter blocking the hand wash sink. Operator moved the equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator was able to provide before the inspection ended. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-13-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance on the walls and catchall of ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed not smooth ceiling tiles in the kitchen, warewash area and front counter.
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed water stains on some ceiling tiles in the kitchen area.
36-34-5
Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage.
33-14-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water bottle on ice machine in food the kitchen. Employee removed from the kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal cell phone on ice machine in food the kitchen. Employee removed from the kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed in disrepair the door gasket of reach in freezer.
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at exit door near 3 compartment sink.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. No cove molding between hand wash sink and wall.
36-08-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed empty plastic oil gallons on the floor around dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed a knife stored in between the hand sink and wall. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle touching the crispy potato sticks.
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled door gaskets of reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in the kitchen, prep and front counter area.
36-02-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed for unisex restroom.
32-04-4
27
Nov 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef over lettuce inside reach in cooler by kitchen entrance.
08A-04-5
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed at three compartment sink.
29-37-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed degreaser container stored inside hs d wash sink in kitchen. Operator removed container. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pork not date marked inside reach in cooler by kitchen entrance. As per Operator pork was cooked last Saturday November 1st, 2025.
02C-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bottles of water stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed water from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled throughout kitchen.
36-73-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage on ceiling tiles inside kitchen.
36-32-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed white refrigerator gasket soiled located by cook line. Also, observed drawer gasket soiled under griddle in kitchen.
23-03-4
45
May 19, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over sauce containers inside reach in cooler. **Warning**
08A-05-6
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 chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no Quaternary Test Kit. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-37-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil plastic container stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed container from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed oil bottle unlabeled in kitchen. Operator labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at employee restroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tanks under front counter. **Warning**
51-11-4
55
Nov 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed by mop sink.
29-34-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no Chlorine Test Kit.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at the only restroom.
32-04-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the only restroom.
31B-04-4
64
May 13, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets under griddle inside kitchen.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cups, and food trays boxes stored on hallway floor by employee restroom.
25-05-4
90
Sep 15, 2023
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no Quaternary Test Kit.
16-37-1
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
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Repeat Violation**
05-08-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed red beans not date marked inside reach in cooler in kitchen. As per Operator beans were cooked last Wednesday September 13th, 2023. Operator date marked beans. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spry bottle with sanitizer not labeled inside three compartment sink. Operator labeled it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged with food preparation without hair restraint inside kitchen. Employee put a hair restraint. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil plastic container, and plastic Mayo containers stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed everything from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand wash sink inside kitchen.
31B-04-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed spoons and forks faces up on prep table inside kitchen. Operator stored them faces down. **Corrected On-Site**
24-18-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cup box stored on dry storage floor. Operator removed box from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towel on reach in cooler inside kitchen. Operator stored towel inside bucket with sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
45
Feb 16, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed by mop sink.
29-34-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spry bottle with Lysol not labeled. Operator labeled it. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets at front of cook line. Employee cleaned them. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
58
Nov 2, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed license at time of Routine Inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
50-17-2
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink inside kitchen.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed rice and milk desserts not date marked inside reach in cooler at front counter. As per Operator desserts were cooked last Friday 28th, 2022. Operator date marked them. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-05-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler by prep table inside kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container inside dry storage.
02D-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed foam cup stored inside flour container in dry storage. Operator removed cup. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets thorn by prep table inside kitchen.
14-11-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Franco last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Franco on file is from Mar 2, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Franco?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Franco.
How does Franco compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Franco most recently scored 27 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Franco's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Franco have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Franco 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 Franco inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Franco is inspected around three times per year on average.
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