The Food Factory
Last inspected: Mar 6, 2026
82
Score
The Food Factory appears in inspection records 12 times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 6, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “ready-to-eat” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Miami restaurant scores 74. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 6, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed Bechamel, as per operator prepared more than 24 hours, without date marking.
02C-02-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed at shelf below preparation table to the left of three compartment sink handle of scoop in container of panko. Operator removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of salt on preparation table not identified by common name. Operator labeled container of salt. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
82
Nov 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
86
Jun 13, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
74
Oct 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary +400 ppm) at spray bottle. Operator added water to get 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed an employee eating in food preparation area. Operator discarded the food that she was eating. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator hung up the mop. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
74
Aug 26, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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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/. Observed walk in cooler was relocated inside of the establishment and the service window and hand out pick up order was never remodel. They need to submit plan review. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-12: Observed plan was submitted to plan review on 08/07/24. Awaiting approval. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
90
Jun 12, 2024
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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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/. Observed walk in cooler was relocated inside of the establishment and the service window and hand out pick up order was never remodel. They need to submit plan review. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. The thermometer available was out of battery. **Warning**
05-08-4
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. Observed the only employee Andrys Castillo hired one year ago no proof of employee training. **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. Operator signed the form. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **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. Observed chicken rice not date marked at walk in cooler. As per operator was cooked two days ago. Operator date marked the product. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed an employee eating on preparation table. Employee was informed that he can not eat at preparation table. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12B-02-4
55
Jan 30, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee picked up an extension cord, plugged it in, immediately touching single service items and started to put gloves on without washing hands. Employee was informed that she need to wash hands before wearing gloves. The Employee discarded the gloves, washed hands and put on the gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 100 ppm). Operator added sanitizer solution to get 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary + 400 ppm). Water was added to get 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-27-4
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 four employees engaged in food preparation no food manager certificate present.
53A-05-6
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. Food employees reporting agreement was provided, printed and signed for three employees. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed aluminum single service articles not stored inverted at shelves storage area. Operator inverted the single service article. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
47
Sep 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
67
Oct 19, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
90
Jul 18, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed in the front prep area.
38-07-4
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 ambient temperature at approximately 46F.
14-74-7
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler A gasket torn and in disrepair.
14-11-5
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Food Factory last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Food Factory on file is from Mar 6, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Food Factory?
Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Food Factory.
How does The Food Factory compare to other restaurants in Miami?
The Food Factory most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.
Has The Food Factory's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Food Factory have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Food Factory 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 The Food Factory inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Food Factory is inspected around three times per year on average.
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