Khoury's
Last inspected: Nov 19, 2024
47
Score
The health department has logged five inspections at Khoury's, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Nov 19, 2024. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around seven violations lately and about 16 violations before that.
The pattern that stands out is “cardboard used to line food-contact shelves”, which has been cited three times.
Restaurants in Miami average 74, so Khoury's trails the local norm. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
5
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
47
Apr 9, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
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
20
Jan 3, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed shells eggs stored over vegetables at walk in cooler.
08A-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ground beef stored over vegetables and yogurt at reach in cooler. Operator relocated the products. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license since October 1, 2023. License was paid. Confirmation number 237390053 on 01-03-2024. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink inaccessible/blocked by single service articles and fire extinguisher.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper was provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed the employee training was expired in 2021 and they were amended to 2024.
53B-09-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used at walk in cooler shelves. **Repeat Violation**
14-05-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves.
14-45-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. At preparation area.**Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed some pans and pots not stored inverted at shelves next to dishwasher machine.
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the ice machine without lid.
14-11-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
36-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a bag of vegetable stored on walk-in cooler. And tahini container and oil container stored on floor outside of walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck on cabbage container.
16-46-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. One located in front of stove.
22-16-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed walk in cooler shelves soiled with accumulation of grease and food residue.
36-50-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete floor at preparation area.
36-02-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled behind the three compartment sink.
36-27-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed a knife stored between the reach in cooler and wall. Operator removed the knife. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
25
Mar 29, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining the walk in cooler shelves
14-05-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean kitchen utensils stored with the Food Contact area up. Observed clean pot not inverted.
24-05-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed oil stored on the floor of the kitchen
08B-47-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer Observed at the bottom of the white reach in freezer water buildup.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed. Kitchen utensils in standing water Water temperature 103F
10-07-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed the wall behind the triple sink soiled.
36-27-5
61
Aug 23, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the kitchen hand wash sink blocked by three plastic containers. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed at the walk in cooler cardboard being used as a shelf liner. **Repeat Violation**
14-05-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed feta cheese stored on the floor in front of the walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-47-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed kitchen utensils in standing water. Water temperature 111F
10-07-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Repeat Violation**
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the can opener blade soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete floors at the ware washing area **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind the triple sink is soiled
36-27-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Khoury's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Khoury's on file is from Nov 19, 2024. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Khoury's?
Across the inspection record, “cardboard used to line food-contact shelves” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Khoury's.
How does Khoury's compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Khoury's most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Khoury's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Khoury's have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly 16 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Khoury's 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 Khoury's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Khoury's is inspected around two times per year on average.
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