Istronga
Last inspected: Dec 3, 2025
90
Score
Going back to 2022, Istronga has seven inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 3, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around five violations to closer to three violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “hole in or other damage to wall” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Istronga's latest score of 90 sits above the North Miami average of 80. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-03: On 12-03-2025 at the time of the callback inspection Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
90
Sep 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Food debris inside reach in cooler. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole on wall inside the restroom. **Warning**
36-24-5
78
Nov 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-05: On 11/05/2024 at the time of the callback inspection no proof of food manager certificate available. **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. No cover molding in food preparation area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-05: On 11/05/2024 at the time of the callback inspection Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. No cover molding in food preparation area. **Warning** **Time Extended**
36-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall in kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-05: On 11/05/2024 at the time of the callback inspection Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall in kitchen area. **Warning** **Time Extended**
36-24-5
82
Aug 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Basic - Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Hood filters soiled. **Warning**
36-63-4
Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. No cover molding in food preparation area. **Warning**
36-08-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall in kitchen area. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Unused items stored on back yard. **Warning**
33-31-5
74
Mar 20, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
61
Sep 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Employee dried hand on his apron.
12A-18-4
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. Poster was provided to operator **Corrective Action Taken**
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.Form was provided to operator **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Food debris inside reach in cooler
22-16-4
67
Sep 16, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose connected to faucet without vacuum breaker **Warning**
29-34-4
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
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall.hole on wall by dry storage room **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Debris on floor under shelves inside dry storage room **Warning**
36-73-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Istronga last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Istronga on file is from Dec 3, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Istronga?
Across the inspection record, “hole in or other damage to wall” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Istronga.
How does Istronga compare to other restaurants in North Miami?
Istronga most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the North Miami average of 80.
Has Istronga's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Istronga have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Istronga means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Istronga inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Istronga is inspected around two times per year on average.
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