Sylotte's Cuisine

12201 Nw 7 Ave, North Miami, FL 33168
African
Last inspected: Apr 6, 2026
64
Score
Medium Risk

Across the available record, Sylotte's Cuisine has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 6, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near eight violations each time.

Looking across the full record, “ready-to-eat” is the recurring theme, flagged nine times.

That's lower than the typical North Miami restaurant, which scores around 80. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 6, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked: chicken, pork and turkey held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine soiled.
22-20-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Debris under reach in cooler in kitchen area.
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside reach in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside the oven.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Food debris inside reach in cooler.
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled by cooking equipments. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
64
Nov 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed Brad eggs over unwashed lettuce at reach-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled prep tables.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container stored at front counter unit. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed not chemical test kit for chlorine sanitizer. N
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter unit.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter unit.
31B-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed all throughout the establishment kitchen , prep area es and dining room.
36-34-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at rear door exit
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed shopping cart behind cooking equipments. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at bathroom use by food preparation/handling employees.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled cooling unit gaskets.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed whole fish thawing in not running water, still frozen at the time of inspection, instructed and coached staff how to thawing products properly. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
32
May 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked: pasta, rice, pork held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-21: On 05/21/2025 at the time of the callback inspection Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked: pasta, rice, pork held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning* **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Wilner Deripnonse issued on 1/21/20 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-21: On 05/21/2025 at the time of the callback inspection Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Wilner Deripnonse issued on 1/21/20 **Warning** **Admin Complaint**
53A-03-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold like substance inside ice machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-21: On 05/21/2025 at the time of the callback inspection Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold like substance inside ice machine. **Warning** **Time Extended**
22-20-5
78
Mar 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs over unwashed vegetables. **Warning**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed hose connected to a faucet without vacuum breaker. **Warning**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Wilner Deripnonse issued on 1/21/20 **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Container stored in it. PIC removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
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
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** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked: pasta, rice, pork held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave soiled. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on top of the preparation table. **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold like substance inside ice machine. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Food debris throughout the kitchen floor. **Warning**
36-01-4
37
Nov 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked: beef, pork and rice held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-20: On 11/20/2024 at the time of the callback inspection Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked: beef, pork and rice held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Hood filters soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-20: On 11/20/2024 at the time of the callback inspection Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Hood filters soiled. **Warning** **Time Extended**
36-68-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-20: On 11/20/2024 at the time of the callback inspection Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-20: On 11/20/2024 at the time of the callback inspection Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled. **Warning** **Time Extended**
23-03-4
78
Oct 1, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
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/ **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing next to triple sink. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked: beef, pork and rice held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold like substance inside ice machine. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Food debris on the floor throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-01-4
Basic - Food being prepared outside. Observed a stove outside under Tent. Rice, beans, and crab being cooked outside. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-32-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole on wall **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Hood filters soiled. **Warning**
36-68-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven. **Repeat Violation** **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
52
Apr 24, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Jean Codada. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked; Chicken, pork, and rice held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside reach in cooler and reach in freezer. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine soiled. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Food debris on the floor in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-01-4
Basic - Food being prepared outside. Observed food being prepared outside. **Warning**
08B-32-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Paint is piling down on kitchen wall. **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 - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. wet wiping cloth on top of the table. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-12-4
61
Dec 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
58
Oct 6, 2023
Routine - Food
6 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 19 violations
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. **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels provided at hand washing sink inside the restroom and at front counter. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
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.
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap provided at hand washing sink inside restroom.
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. Cooked: pork, turkey, and chicken held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside reach in cooler **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed a wet mop on the floor in kitchen area.
42-01-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold like substance inside Ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach cooler doors cabinet soiled (broken reach in cooler inside kitchen).
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole on ceiling next to cooking equipments.
36-32-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pots and pans not inverted.
24-05-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Cleaned pots stored on the floor under the preparation table in kitchen area.
24-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled throughout the entire kitchen.
36-73-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole on wall by cooking equipments.
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in coolers gaskets soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled through the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Food being prepared outside. Observed chicken, rice and beans being cooked outside under a tent.
08B-32-4
29
Apr 26, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked: white rice, chicken, pasta held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside reach in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-03: On 3/3/2023 at the time of callback inspection Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked: white rice, chicken, pasta held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside reach in cooler. **Warning** **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-26: On 4/26/2023 at the time of the callback inspection observed cooked: chicken, turkey and pork held for more than 24/hrs without date marked **Admin Complaint**
02C-02-5
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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-03: On 3/3/2023 at the time of callback inspection 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. **Warning** **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-26: On 4/26/2023 at the time of the callback inspection employee training expired l **Admin Complaint**
53B-05-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Broken concrete outside under tent. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-03: On 3/3/2023 at the time of callback inspection Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Broken concrete outside under tent. **Warning** **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-26: On 4/26/2023 at the time of the callback inspection Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Broken concrete outside under tent. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-03: On 3/3/2023 at the time of callback inspection Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Broken concrete outside under tent. **Warning** **Time Extended**
36-12-4
78
Jul 28, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw fish not separated from vegetables inside reach freezer
08A-17-6
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 - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked goat and pork held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside reach in freezer
02C-02-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe leaking under hand washing sink at front counter
29-11-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside reach in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.observed scoops in standing water on shelf under steam table.
10-07-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed food debris inside reach in cooler
22-16-4
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sylotte's Cuisine last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sylotte's Cuisine on file is from Apr 6, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sylotte's Cuisine?

Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Sylotte's Cuisine.

How does Sylotte's Cuisine compare to other restaurants in North Miami?

Sylotte's Cuisine most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the North Miami average of 80.

Has Sylotte's Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sylotte's Cuisine have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Sylotte's Cuisine 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 Sylotte's Cuisine inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sylotte's Cuisine is inspected around three times per year on average.