Hooters
Last inspected: Apr 15, 2026
41
Score
Hooters, located at 8695 NW 13 Terrace in Miami, Florida, underwent a high-risk inspection on April 15, 2026, with a score of 41. This inspection resulted in one critical, three major, and nine minor violations, including issues with food storage on the floor, which was corrected during the inspection. Across twelve recorded inspections, Hooters has historically maintained a mostly medium-risk classification.
12
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 15, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed an employee handling a personal phone and subsequently donning new gloves without first washing their hands. Discussed and coached employee in proper methods. Employee washed hands and put on new gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Operator not able to provide monitoring, verification and corrective action records required to be maintained by the approved Process Waiver or HACCP plan. Observed thermometer calibration log not completed. Observed establishment has approved process waiver to hold sauce without time for temperature control. **Warning**
03G-49-2
Intermediate - oyster tags not marked with last date served. Discussed proper procedures with manager.
01C-03-4
Basic - Clams/mussels/oysters removed from original container for long-term storage.
01C-06-5
Basic - Clean , plates, not stored inverted or in a protected manner. At cooking line.
24-05-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers with raw chicken wings stored on the floor in walk in cooler. During the inspection employee removed item and placed it correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed most of the reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed most of the reach in cooler interior soiled.
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, located at preparation area.
14-33-4
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster, located at the bar.
29-17-4
41
Sep 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces in contact with time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned at least every four hours. Prep table use to cooled down butter shelf soiled.
22-11-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda nozzles soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed an employee salad stored inside of a glass cooler
08B-49-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of the reach in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed under flat grill with heavy soiled **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete floor in the kitchen area.
36-02-5
64
Jun 17, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
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
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
50
Feb 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
74
Nov 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed inside of beer coolers at bar area soiled with food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: Observed inside of beer coolers at bar area soiled with food debris. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler where burger toppings are with an ambient temperature of 60F. The following foods stored inside: cut tomato (47F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (50F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (50F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (50F - Cold Holding) **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: Observed reach in cooler where burger toppings are with an ambient temperature of 60F. Comosny is on site working on unit **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
14-74-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed phone charger cord on prep table next to ice machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: Observed phone charger cord on prep table next to ice machine. **Warning** **Time Extended**
40-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed drain plug missing at right side dumpster **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: Observed drain plug missing at right side dumpster **Time Extended**
33-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed both dumpster lids open **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: Observed both dumpster lids open **Time Extended**
33-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in beer reach in coolers at bar area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: Observed standing water in beer reach in coolers at bar area **Time Extended**
29-49-6
70
Nov 7, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
22
Feb 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed Cold Holding Sour Cream 54F reachin cooler , Cod 46F Pull out drawers undercooked grill.
03A-02-5
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 main dishwashing machine at 0 ppm, inside glass dishwashing machine 0ppm for chlorine.
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 emailed to manager. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.Observed black substance inside ice machine in back area of restaurant. Employee cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.Observed plastic drink cups wet nesting at waitstaff station.
24-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.Observed no hand wash sign at inside bar hand wash sink. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
58
Oct 2, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Prep area: container with raw chicken wings stored on top of bags of sugar. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. By the cookline, hand washing sink blocked by chest reach in freezer.
31A-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. By the cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Shelf by the cook line: to- go containers not inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Fryer area. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor by the cookline. Discussed with the operator the proper procedures. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
64
Jun 29, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of microwave soiled. Observed interior of reach in coolers soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
10-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
29-49-6
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at some parts of kitchen area.
36-27-5
64
Apr 4, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 12 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Outside mop sink. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles with mold-like substance or slime, oyster shucker soiled, can opener blade soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed prep cooler soiled located in the cooking line.
22-16-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Underneath flat grill soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed Light shield damaged/in disrepair by the dishwasher area.
38-01-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole on kitchen area outlet.
36-24-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer with door broken.
14-11-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone on top of shelf with cleaned pitchers. Manager removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed kitchen area soiled.
36-27-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Fryer are.
36-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
43
Apr 3, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs stored above butter packets. Discussed with the operator and provided the handout for the proper storage of food. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Prep area:portioned containers with hot sauce stored inside a soiled container. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-27-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. By the cook line: chlorine 100+ppm. Discussed solution and prepared new chlorine solution, 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. By the back door, hose connected.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. By the cook line: soap mixed with bleach as per employee. Discussed solution and prepared new chlorine solution, 100ppm.
53B-15-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Prep table by the inside ice machine: can opener blade soiled. Outside bar: soda spray gun soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ware wash area area: forks stored inside the hand washing sink. Observed employee discard ice cubes inside the hand washing sink at th3 servers station. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
01C-05-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Walk in cooler: 1 case of butter and 2 cases of raw chicken stored on the floor underneath the shelves.Walk in freezer: case of tater puffs, and a case of beef stored on the floor **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Prep tables. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Sauces splatter on multiple shelves
22-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Through the the prep area and by the sauce station. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. By the cook line: soap mixed with bleach as per employee. Discussed solution and prepared new chlorine solution, 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. By the cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
21-09-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By the ice machine and the cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee purses and book bags stored on shelf by juices, operator removed personal things. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
25
Jul 21, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 employee Samantha, Julmis Pericles, Evelyn López, Pery Lonnie, Predelus Frederic, Ruiz Jennifer, Ruiz Serena, with employee training expired. - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-21: At the time of the callback inspection observed employees: Julmis Pericles, Evelyn López, Pery Lonnie, Predelus Frederic, Ruiz Jennifer, Lopez Evelyn, Ruiz Serena, with employee training expired. **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee purse stored on shelf by juices, operator removed personal things. - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-21: At the time of the callback inspection still observed personal bag stored on shelf by juices. **Time Extended**
40-06-5
86
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