The Butcher Cuisine
Last inspected: Mar 26, 2026
67
Score
Across the available record, The Butcher Cuisine has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 26, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 10 violations to closer to eight violations per visit over the last few inspections.
Looking across the full record, “no paper towels” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Compared to other Miami Lakes restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 26, 2026
Routine - Food
8 minor violations.
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Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping towels on preparation table, operator properly set up the sanitizer bucket, chlorine 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employee drinking from open bottle of water.
12B-12-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on preparation table, operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of onions, cases of oil on kitchen floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored in between reach in cooler and wall, operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use utensil in standing water at 100°F, operator reheated at 135°F . **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
67
Dec 19, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Observed restaurant offering raw fish ceviche, parasite destruction not available during the inspection. Non-exempt fish may not be served raw or undercooked. Consumer Advisory must be in place.
01D-01-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed at prep area raw eggs stored over vegetables and produce.
08A-04-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed at cook line over the preparation table fresh garlic in oil (75F - Cold Holding), as per employee outside for about 1 hour. Employee placed food back to the cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test strips not available during the inspection.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located at cook line.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - On the preparation table at cook line Nonfood-grade basting brush used for steak seasoning spread.
14-14-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food with no hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use utensils in water at 89F.
10-07-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers.
21-02-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed condensed milk in a bottled on the preparation table not labeled.
02D-01-5
33
Jan 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 4 employees engaged in food preparation with no Certified manager present. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: **Time Extended**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. For employee's Saily Ruiz, working for over 60 day, Alexandra Valdez, Joseph Lorenzo working also for over 60 days, Isidro Escalona working for over 60 days. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
74
Jan 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 9 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Restaurant offers raw fish ceviche. No parasite destruction available at the time of the inspection. Non-exempt fish may not be served raw or undercooked. Consumer Advisory must be in place. **Warning**
01D-01-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In the three door reach in cooler located at preparation area observed raw eggs stored over tomatoes. **Warning**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Sent handout to operator. **Warning**
11-07-5
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. Operator removed it to be washed. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed Raw fish and shrimp ceviche not identified on the menu. Employee identified all food containing raw products on the menu during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
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/. Observed 4 employees engaged in food preparation with no Certified manager present. **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, at cook line. Operator refiled paper towel on site. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
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. For employee's Saily Ruiz, working for over 60 day, Alexandra Valdez, Joseph Lorenzo working also for over 60 days, Isidro Escalona working for over 60 days. **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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. No Consumer Advisory posted for all customers to see. Operator printed a Consumer Advisory Notification poster and ported it on site. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02B-02-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers. **Warning**
21-02-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a case of raw potatoes stored on the kitchen floor by the ice machine. **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board, employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-04-4
23
Sep 13, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed next paper towel next to fryers.
31B-02-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign next fryer area.
31B-04-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop not stored to allow the mop to dry at mop sink area.
42-01-4
82
Aug 11, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Food received from unapproved source. See Stop Sale. Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. At the time of the inspection observed establishment receives bunt cakes and desserts from unapproved source. Desserts come from Papa's Desserts 8981 SW 72nd ST APT 135. At the time of the inspection observed establishment receives all foods from unlicensed facility. Establishment receives cooked brisket, cooked turkey, pork belly, ribs, Mac and cheese and wings from unapproved source. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-11: High Priority - Food received from unapproved source. See Stop Sale. Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. At the time of the inspection observed establishment still receives all foods from unlicensed facility. Establishment receives cooked brisket, cooked turkey, pork belly, ribs, Mac and cheese and wings from unapproved source. **Warning** **Admin Complaint**
01A-05-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. At the time of the inspection observed establishment receives bunt cakes and desserts from unapproved source. Desserts come from Papa's Desserts 8981 SW 72nd ST APT 135. At the time of the inspection observed establishment receives all foods from unlicensed facility. Establishment receives cooked brisket, cooked turkey, pork belly, ribs, Mac and cheese and wings from unapproved source. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-11: High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. At the time of the inspection observed establishment still receives all foods from unlicensed facility. Establishment receives cooked brisket, cooked turkey, pork belly, ribs, Mac and cheese and wings from unapproved source. **Warning** **Admin Complaint**
01B-04-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. At the time of the inspection observed ware-washing area missing hand sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-11: Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. At the time of the inspection observed ware-washing area missing hand sink. **Warning** **Admin Complaint**
31A-07-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At the time of the inspection observed no paper towels at the hand wash sink located in the prep area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-11: Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At the time of the inspection observed no paper towels at the hand wash sink located in the prep area. **Warning** **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. At the time of the inspection observed wall added at kitchen entrance. Establishment now has preparation tables and reach in coolers added. Establishment also removed on restroom and turned it into a storage room.No plans submitted to the division. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-11: Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. At the time of the inspection observed wall added at kitchen entrance. Establishment now has preparation tables and reach in coolers added. Establishment also removed on restroom and turned it into a storage room.No plans submitted to the division. **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-11: Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. **Warning** **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at front cookline. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-11: Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at front cookline. **Warning** **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. At the time of the inspection observed ceiling soiled at the kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-11: Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. At the time of the inspection observed ceiling soiled at the kitchen area. **Warning** **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to contamination. At the time of the inspection observed wall that was added unable to protect steam tables from customer cross contamination. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-11: Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to contamination. At the time of the inspection observed wall that was added unable to protect steam tables from customer cross contamination. **Warning** **Admin Complaint**
08B-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At the time of the inspection observed no handwash sign at the hand wash sink located in the prep area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-11: Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At the time of the inspection observed no handwash sign at the hand wash sink located in the prep area. **Warning** **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. At the time of the inspection observed wall soiled located in the kitchen area. Also observed walls and kitchen door with accumulated grease. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-11: Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. At the time of the inspection observed wall soiled located in the kitchen area. Also observed walls and kitchen door with accumulated grease. **Warning** **Time Extended**
36-27-5
41
Aug 4, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Butcher Cuisine last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Butcher Cuisine on file is from Mar 26, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Butcher Cuisine?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at The Butcher Cuisine.
How does The Butcher Cuisine compare to other restaurants in Miami Lakes?
The Butcher Cuisine most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami Lakes average of 74.
Has The Butcher Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at The Butcher Cuisine have averaged around eight violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The Butcher 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 The Butcher Cuisine inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Butcher Cuisine is inspected around three times per year on average.
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