Fuegos Del Sur
Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026
61
Score
Fuegos Del Sur has been inspected 13 times since 2022. On Mar 11, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around 11 violations, down from roughly 17 violations earlier in the record.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.
Fuegos Del Sur's latest score of 61 falls below the Miami average of 74. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
13
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 11, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed shelves at walk in cooler with surface rust. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-11: **Time Extended**
22-31-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed water filter at bar area missing service date. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-11: **Time Extended**
29-28-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at bar area a CO tank not secured. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-11: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license displayed is from October 1st, 2024. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-11: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board by oven at cook line with deep marks at not easily cleaned.l **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-11: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the floor at walk in cooler buckling and torn. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-11: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at stairs leading to second floor landing, tile broken and in disrepair.. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-11: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : 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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-11: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
61
Mar 10, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach crawling on dishwasher at warewashing area. Employee killed and discarded roach. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed at walk in cooler raw meat stored in to go bags. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-31-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade at prep table soiled. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed in handwashing sink at server area an ice scoop. **Warning**
31A-11-4
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/ Observed more than four employees without a certified food manager present. **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed shelves at walk in cooler with surface rust. **Warning**
22-31-4
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed water filter at bar area missing service date. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-28-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at bar area a CO tank not secured. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license displayed is from October 1st, 2024. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board by oven at cook line with deep marks at not easily cleaned.l **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the floor at walk in cooler buckling and torn. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at stairs leading to second floor landing, tile broken and in disrepair.. **Warning**
36-17-5
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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-16-4
33
Sep 19, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed wall dice next to prep table near exit soiled with food debris. Observed can opener blade on prep table at kitchen area soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed shelves at walk in cooler rusted and oxidized. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: **Time Extended**
22-31-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed water filter under bar area to show the gun missing service date. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: **Time Extended**
29-28-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles at cutting room not smooth and easily cleaned. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding on column at the beginning of cook line and far end of cook line broken and in poor condition. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license on display with expiration date of October 1, 2024. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board at Cook line with deep cut and no longer easily cleaned. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tile at the top of the stairs leading to dry storage in disrepair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observe in both chest freezers, one located upstairs near cutting room one downstairs at cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at men's and women's and family bathroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler / Walk -in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves at walk in cooler soiled with food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
50
Sep 9, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine not sanitizing properly with a reading of 0ppm **Warning**
22-49-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed ground sausage meat stored in a to go bag at walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed wiping cloth at 200ppm at cutting room. Manager diluted solution with a final reading of 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-15-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed wall dice next to prep table near exit soiled with food debris. Observed can opener blade on prep table at kitchen area soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed shelves at walk in cooler rusted and oxidized. **Warning**
22-31-4
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed water filter under bar area to show the gun missing service date. **Warning**
29-28-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tile at the top of the stairs leading to dry storage in disrepair. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observe in both chest freezers, one located upstairs near cutting room one downstairs at cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle touching ice. Manager removed ice scoop. **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at men's and women's and family bathroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler / Walk -in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves at walk in cooler soiled with food debris. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO tank at bar area not secured. **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles at cutting room not smooth and easily cleaned. **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding on column at the beginning of cook line and far end of cook line broken and in poor condition. **Warning**
36-03-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license on display with expiration date of October 1, 2024. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board at Cook line with deep cut and no longer easily cleaned. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed floor at walk-in cooler in poor repair. Observed gasket at reach in cooler in the middle of cook line torn. **Warning**
14-11-5
27
Apr 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher machine at ware washing area and cup washing machine at coffee station with a 0 ppm chlorine concentration. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: Observed dishwasher machine with a 100 ppm chlorine concentration and cup washing machine at coffee station with a 0 ppm chlorine concentration. **Admin Complaint**
22-49-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter missing vacuum breaker at mop sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: Observed splitter missing vacuum breaker at mop sink. **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed at second floor dry storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: Observed at second floor dry storage area. **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents soiled at second floor dry storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: Observed ceiling tiles and vents soiled at second floor dry storage area. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates and bowls not stored facing down at second floor storage shelves. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: Observed plates and bowls not stored facing down at second floor storage shelves. **Time Extended**
24-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cutting boards at cookline. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: Observed at cutting boards at cookline. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed floor and interior door of walk-in cooler in disrepair. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: Observed floor and interior door of walk-in cooler in disrepair. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at chest freezers at second floor and at cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: Observed ice buildup at chest freezers at second floor and at cook line. **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield in disrepair over three compartment sink I. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: Observed light shield in disrepair over three compartment sink. **Time Extended**
38-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in freezer gaskets soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: Observed walk-in freezer gaskets soiled. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed on shelves at walk-in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: Observed on shelves at walk-in cooler. **Time Extended**
14-17-4
47
Mar 25, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 23 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher machine at ware washing area and cup washing machine at coffee station with a 0 ppm chlorine concentration. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-49-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw beef stored in thank you bags inside walk-in cooler. Coached person in charge on correct procedure. **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over ready to eat sauces at walk-in cooler. Coached person in charge on correct procedure. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter missing vacuum breaker at mop sink. **Warning**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash in sink at coffee station with ice scoop inside and hand washing sink at front counter with utensils inside. Ice scoop was removed. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand washing sink at kitchen entrance. Paper was provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed person in charge not knowing correct chlorine concentration at warehouse washing area. Coached person in charge on correct concentration. **Warning**
53B-16-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled at preparation area. **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed at second floor dry storage area. **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents soiled at second floor dry storage area. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates and bowls not stored facing down at second floor storage shelves. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cutting boards at cookline. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed floor and interior door of walk-in cooler in disrepair. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bucket of potatoes stored on floor of walk-in cooler. Person in charge removed bucket from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at chest freezers at second floor and at cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
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 in contact with Russian salad at walk-in cooler. Scoop was removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-06-5
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield in disrepair over three compartment sink I. **Warning**
38-01-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at family bathroom used by female staff. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in freezer gaskets soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hot water knob at hand washing sink at second floor not working. **Warning**
29-08-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed stored chicken sand beef steaks not covered at reach-in cooler at cook line. Coached person in charge on correct procedure. **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Observed raw chicken with no production time or day at walk-in cooler. Coached person in charge on correct procedure. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03G-53-1
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed on shelves at walk-in cooler. **Warning**
14-17-4
17
Nov 1, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at tanks stored at dry storage area near kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-30: Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at tanks stored at dry storage area near kitchen. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-01: Observed at tanks stored at dry storage area near kitchen. **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cutting boards at cookline. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-30: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cutting boards at cookline. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-01: Observed large cutting board at cookline with cut marks and no longer cleanable. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed floor of walk-in cooler in disrepair and gaskets torn at reach-in cooler at cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-30: Observed floor of walk-in cooler in disrepair and gaskets torn at reach-in cooler at cook line. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-01: Observed floor of walk-in cooler in disrepair and gaskets torn at reach-in cooler at cook line. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
86
Aug 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-30: No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products **Time Extended**
05-08-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed food handler's training expired for Yeisa, Miguel, Joseph, Milka, Jesus. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-30: Observed food handler's training expired for Yeisa, Miguel, Joseph, Milka, Jesus. **Time Extended**
53B-05-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at tanks stored at dry storage area near kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-30: Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at tanks stored at dry storage area near kitchen. **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cutting boards at cookline. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-30: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cutting boards at cookline. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed floor of walk-in cooler in disrepair and gaskets torn at reach-in cooler at cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-30: Observed floor of walk-in cooler in disrepair and gaskets torn at reach-in cooler at cook line. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of frying oil and plastic containers of dulce de leche stored on stairs leading to second floor. Coached manager on correct procedure. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-30: Observed boxes of frying oil and plastic containers of dulce de leche stored on stairs leading to second floor. **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed back wall of walk-in cooler soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-30: Observed back wall of walk-in cooler soiled. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Observed raw chicken with no production time or day at walk-in cooler. Coached manager on correct procedure. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-30: Observed raw chicken with no production time or day at walk-in cooler. Manager placed production time and date on container holding chicken. Coached manager on correct procedure. **Time Extended**
03G-53-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at chest freezer at second floor. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-30: Observed at chest freezer at second floor. **Time Extended**
14-69-4
58
Aug 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed a temperature of 115F at cup washing machine at service station. **Warning**
22-57-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink at second floor with plates inside and hand washing sink at service station with water pitcher inside. Coached manager on correct procedure. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. No measuring device available for cup washing machine at service area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-62-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand washing sink at cookline. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
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 mashed potatoes to date marked at walk-in cooler. **Warning**
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. Observed food handler's training expired for Yeisa, Miguel, Joseph, Milka, Jesus. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at tanks stored at dry storage area near kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed at second storage storage rack. **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cutting boards at cookline. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing bracelets while doing food preparation. **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed floor of walk-in cooler in disrepair and gaskets torn at reach-in cooler at cook line. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of frying oil and plastic containers of dulce de leche stored on stairs leading to second floor. Coached manager on correct procedure. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at chest freezer at second floor. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at service station. Manager correctly positioned scoop. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives stored between equipment at cookline. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed back wall of walk-in cooler soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed mashed potatoes not covered at walk-in cooler. **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Observed raw chicken with no production time or day at walk-in cooler. Coached manager on correct procedure. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03G-53-1
26
Feb 27, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker located at hose bibb at mop sink, near kitchen warewashing area. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine using chlorine sanitizer at 0ppm, located near front counter area. Advised to use dish machine located at main kitchen.
22-41-4
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. Printed and provided to operator. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed coffee equipment and spoons stored in handwash sink behind front counter.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Establishment uses a hot water sanitizing dish machine located at kitchen area, no measuring device provided.
16-62-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located throughout kitchen.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink located next to prep sink/ wall behind mop sink at kitchen area.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed chemical spray bottle containing cleaning alcohol not labeled, stored near front counter.
41-17-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured located behind bar.
51-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable located at kitchen prep coolers. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers/boxes/packages of raw chicken, fettuccine pasta and raw salmon stored on floor of walk in freezer, located at upstairs storage area.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer located next to convection oven at kitchen area.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between reach in coolers and prep counters, located at kitchen area.
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 handle of spoon not stored above a container of cooked rice, located inside walk in cooler.
10-06-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees located at upstairs meat preparation area.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hood filters above kitchen cookline. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Observed no conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding units at time of inspection.
05-09-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed food storage containers of flour and panko bread crumbs not labeled, stored under kitchen counter. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
25
Oct 10, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb located at mop sink near warewashing area. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed seating restaurant establishment operating with an expired license dated October 1, 2023. At time of inspection, license was renewed, provided Validation# 238436343, refreshed inspection report and expiration displayed as October 1, 2024. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
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. Emailed employee reporting agreement form to Manager. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Nonfood-grade brush used in food. Observed regular paint brush with metal wrapping used at coffee/espresso machine.
14-14-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed expired food handler certificate for Miguel S. expired on 5/12/2023 by Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association.
53B-14-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed hotel and restaurant license dated October 1, 2022, posted on bulletin board. Owner renewed license at time of inspection, in the process of printing. **Corrective Action Taken**
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable located at kitchen prep coolers.
14-09-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water located near reach in coolers across from cookline and at warewashing area.
36-22-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up at chest freezer located next to walk in cooler.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board located at kitchen prep cooler. **Repeat Violation**
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hood filters above kitchen cookline.
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed storage containers of flour and Panko bread crumbs not labeled located under kitchen counter.
02D-01-5
39
Mar 1, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 7 major violations. 15 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over vegetables in the walk-in cooler. The manager moved the items. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. **Repeat Violation**
22-49-4
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 - 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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled. Observed a potato slicer on the wall by the back door soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink. The triple sink is quaternary and only chlorine test strips available.
16-32-5
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed carpaccio's de salmon on the menu. As per the manager it is raw. **Repeat Violation**
02B-01-5
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 paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in the kitchen. The manager brought towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at the bat. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed in the upstairs storage area.
36-37-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed at the cook line. The manager inverted it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. Observed in the ice machine. The manager removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-14-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed two large plastic containers containing cooking oil on the floor. The manager removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed at the kitchen entrance.
14-69-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in the ice machine. And at the bar.The manager removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed a spatula between water lines and the wall. The manager removed it.
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 in a container of rice. The manager moved it. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at the cook line. The manager removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters soiled. Observed the fan guard in the walk-in cooler soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed at the cook line. The manager inverted it.
25-06-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
15
Aug 9, 2022
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 3 major violations. 13 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed the dish machine chlorine sanitizer at 0 ppms. The manager set up the triple sink. **Repeat Violation**
22-41-4
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded.
01D-01-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw steak in grocery bags in the walk in cooler.
14-31-5
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 mashed potatoes (53F - Cold Holding); garlic oil (53F - Cold Holding); butter (53F - Cold Holding); fresh pasta (53F - Cold Holding); white rice (55F - Cold Holding); white rice (47F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler at the end of the cook line. mozzarella (50F - Cold Holding); butter (69F - Cold Holding) mozzarella cheese (50F - Cold Holding); butter (60F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler next to the end of cook line. As per the manger those items were there since yesterday.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed mashed potatoes (53F - Cold Holding); garlic oil (53F - Cold Holding); butter (53F - Cold Holding); fresh pasta (53F - Cold Holding); white rice (55F - Cold Holding); white rice (47F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler at the end of the cook line. mozzarella (50F - Cold Holding); butter (69F - Cold Holding) mozzarella cheese (50F - Cold Holding); butter (60F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler next to the end of cook line. As per the manger those items were there since yesterday .Observed steak (47F - Cold Holding); steak (47F - Cold Holding) in the cook line refrigerator. As per the manager the two different pans of steaks were on line for for less than 2 hours. The manager put them in the freezer for a quick chill.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at the dump sink and hand washing sink.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed salmon carpaccio not identified as a raw on the menu. As per waiter it is served raw.
02B-01-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled. Observed the potato cutter soiled located on wall next to the back door. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in the kitchen next to the dump sink. Also observed at the hand washing sink in the back of the cook line.
31B-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed the handle of a scoop touching bread crumbs . The manager moved the handle. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at the bar.
51-11-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates and bowls on the cook line not inverted or covered.
24-05-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a cell phone on a cutting board at the preparation reach in cooler.
40-06-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bags of ice and a plastic container with calamari on the walk-in freezer floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed two knives between two reach in coolers. The manager moved the knives. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at the kitchen entrance.
10-20-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
21-04-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in the mens room. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed up stairs in dry storage area.
16-46-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed large containers with different items inside not labeled. The manager labeled the containers. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Fuegos Del Sur last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Fuegos Del Sur on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Fuegos Del Sur?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Fuegos Del Sur.
How does Fuegos Del Sur compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Fuegos Del Sur most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Fuegos Del Sur's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Fuegos Del Sur have averaged around 11 violations per visit, down from roughly 17 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Fuegos Del Sur 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 Fuegos Del Sur inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Fuegos Del Sur is inspected around four times per year on average.
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