Tj Kitchen
Last inspected: Nov 17, 2025
86
Score
The health department has logged 15 inspections at Tj Kitchen, the earliest from 2022. Tj Kitchen was last inspected on Nov 17, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly seven violations earlier on.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface”, showing up six times.
The city-wide average for Miami sits at 74, putting Tj Kitchen on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
15
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 17, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed manager food items mixed with school food in the reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt in a container with no name label.
02D-01-5
86
Sep 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In the kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-21: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In the kitchen. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-26: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In the kitchen. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-29: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In the kitchen. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-02: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In the kitchen. **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-21: Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-26: Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-29: Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-02: Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**
14-33-4
90
Aug 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live roaches under prep table located at kitchen. Observed 4 live roach by reach in cooler located across from cook line. Observed 2 live roach on the floor mounted bread maker in kitchen, 3 live roaches on the wall behind bread maker, 2 live roaches crawling on the shelves where baking soda and seasonings are stored located across from cook line. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-21: At the time of the callback inspection observed 3 live roaches on the floor in the lobby, 1 live roach underneath the cambro at the front counter, 1 live roach by the bread mixer, 1 live roach on the floor by the store, 1 live roach on the floor by the reach in cooler, and one live roach on the wall by dry storage shelves. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-26: At the time of the callback inspection observed 3 live roaches under the prep table in the kitchen, 3 live roaches crawling on the chairs of the lobby, 1 live roach under the front counter. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-29: At the time of the callback inspection observed 1 live roach on the wall in the lobby. **Time Extended**
35A-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches on the floor by reach in freezer located across from cook line, approximately 5+ dead roaches on the wall behind floor mounted bread maker in kitchen, 5 dead roaches on top of the reach in freezer located across from cook line , 1 dead roach in the bathroom, approximately 5+ dead roaches in the lobby. Warning **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-21: At the time of the callback inspection observed 5 dead roaches in the lobby reach in cooler, 5 dead roaches on the floor in the lobby, 3 dead roaches on the floor corner by the reach in cooler, 3 dead roaches inside the gaskets of the reach in freezer, and 1 dead roach on the floor by the storage rack. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-26: At the time of the callback inspection observed 1 dead roach in the rice cooker, 1 dead roach under storage shelves and 1 dead roach in the bathroom. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-29: At the time of the callback inspection observed 2 dead roaches in the reach in cooler, 5 dead roaches on the floor in the lobby, 2 dead roaches under the front counter, approximately 10+ dead roaches throughout the floor in the kitchen, and 2 dead roaches under the AC unit. **Time Extended**
35A-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-21: Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-26: Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-29: Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In the kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-21: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In the kitchen. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-26: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In the kitchen. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-29: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In the kitchen. **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
74
Aug 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live roaches under prep table located at kitchen. Observed 4 live roach by reach in cooler located across from cook line. Observed 2 live roach on the floor mounted bread maker in kitchen, 3 live roaches on the wall behind bread maker, 2 live roaches crawling on the shelves where baking soda and seasonings are stored located across from cook line. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-21: At the time of the callback inspection observed 3 live roaches on the floor in the lobby, 1 live roach underneath the cambro at the front counter, 1 live roach by the bread mixer, 1 live roach on the floor by the store, 1 live roach on the floor by the reach in cooler, and one live roach on the wall by dry storage shelves. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-26: At the time of the callback inspection observed 3 live roaches under the prep table in the kitchen, 3 live roaches crawling on the chairs of the lobby, 1 live roach under the front counter. **Time Extended**
35A-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches on the floor by reach in freezer located across from cook line, approximately 5+ dead roaches on the wall behind floor mounted bread maker in kitchen, 5 dead roaches on top of the reach in freezer located across from cook line , 1 dead roach in the bathroom, approximately 5+ dead roaches in the lobby. Warning **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-21: At the time of the callback inspection observed 5 dead roaches in the lobby reach in cooler, 5 dead roaches on the floor in the lobby, 3 dead roaches on the floor corner by the reach in cooler, 3 dead roaches inside the gaskets of the reach in freezer, and 1 dead roach on the floor by the storage rack. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-26: At the time of the callback inspection observed 1 dead roach in the rice cooker, 1 dead roach under storage shelves and 1 dead roach in the bathroom. **Time Extended**
35A-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed owner meals in the reach in cooler stored with restaurant food. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-21: Observed owner meals in the reach in cooler stored with restaurant food. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-26: Observed owner meals in the reach in cooler stored with restaurant food. **Time Extended**
40-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In the kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-21: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In the kitchen. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-26: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In the kitchen. **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-21: Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-26: Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**
14-33-4
70
Aug 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live roaches under prep table located at kitchen. Observed 4 live roach by reach in cooler located across from cook line. Observed 2 live roach on the floor mounted bread maker in kitchen, 3 live roaches on the wall behind bread maker, 2 live roaches crawling on the shelves where baking soda and seasonings are stored located across from cook line. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-21: At the time of the callback inspection observed 3 live roaches on the floor in the lobby, 1 live roach underneath the cambro at the front counter, 1 live roach by the bread mixer, 1 live roach on the floor by the store, 1 live roach on the floor by the reach in cooler, and one live roach on the wall by dry storage shelves. **Time Extended**
35A-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches on the floor by reach in freezer located across from cook line, approximately 5+ dead roaches on the wall behind floor mounted bread maker in kitchen, 5 dead roaches on top of the reach in freezer located across from cook line , 1 dead roach in the bathroom, approximately 5+ dead roaches in the lobby. Warning **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-21: At the time of the callback inspection observed 5 dead roaches in the lobby reach in cooler, 5 dead roaches on the floor in the lobby, 3 dead roaches on the floor corner by the reach in cooler, 3 dead roaches inside the gaskets of the reach in freezer, and 1 dead roach on the floor by the storage rack. **Time Extended**
35A-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed owner meals in the reach in cooler stored with restaurant food. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-21: Observed owner meals in the reach in cooler stored with restaurant food. **Time Extended**
40-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In the kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-21: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In the kitchen. **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-21: Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**
14-33-4
70
Aug 20, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed 2 cans of tomato paste open with mold inside. **Admin Complaint**
01B-07-4
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live roaches under prep table located at kitchen. Observed 4 live roach by reach in cooler located across from cook line. Observed 2 live roach on the floor mounted bread maker in kitchen, 3 live roaches on the wall behind bread maker, 2 live roaches crawling on the shelves where baking soda and seasonings are stored located across from cook line. **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed milk (47F - Cold Holding) stored in the reach in cooler over night,as per operator. Stop sale issued Observed white rice (48F - Cooling) at reach in cooler. As per operator, prepared on previous night. **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk (47F - Cold Holding) stored in the reach in cooler over night,as per operator. Stop sale issued **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed white rice (48F - Cooling) at reach in cooler. As per operator, prepared on previous night. **Warning**
03D-02-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed red cutting board with heavy cut marks. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches on the floor by reach in freezer located across from cook line, approximately 5+ dead roaches on the wall behind floor mounted bread maker in kitchen, 5 dead roaches on top of the reach in freezer located across from cook line , 1 dead roach in the bathroom, approximately 5+ dead roaches in the lobby. Warning **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed owner meals in the reach in cooler stored with restaurant food. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Admin Complaint**
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In the kitchen. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Observed front counter storage area not organized. Observed car seats, mattress and bed spring in the hallway of the bathroom. **Warning**
33-34-4
33
Jun 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Observed raw shell eggs over ready to eat buns in the reach in cooler. Discussed with operator how to properly organize items. provided handout of storage location. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-14-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed ginger stored on a non food grade bag in the reach in freezer. Operator removed and placed in a ziplock bag. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed owner meals in the reach in cooler stored above restaurant food items. Operator placed items on the bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on the oven door. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets reach in cooler soiled.
23-03-4
64
Feb 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
74
Sep 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Ware wash area. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris. Operator cleaned during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
86
May 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Large mixer soiled in the kitchen. Observed employee cleaning during the inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Kitchen, by the three compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Shelf by the three compartment sink: card board on a shelf underneath seasoning and can goods. **Corrected On-Site**
14-05-4
78
Feb 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Kitchen: bottle of barbecue sauce stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Restroom nearby the kitchen. inspector provided the sign to the operator. Operator posted the sign during the inspection. Operator posted the sign. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
90
Sep 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
64
Nov 10, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
95
Jul 14, 2022
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-14: At time of the callback inspection observed Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. **Time Extended**
33-23-4
95
Jul 5, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed nonfood grade bags in direct contact with vegetables and pork. **Repeat Violation**
14-31-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tj Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tj Kitchen on file is from Nov 17, 2025. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tj Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Tj Kitchen.
How does Tj Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Tj Kitchen most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.
Has Tj Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Tj Kitchen have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Tj Kitchen 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 Tj Kitchen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tj Kitchen is inspected around four times per year on average.
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