Vzla4u
Last inspected: Dec 11, 2025
35
Score
Across the available record, Vzla4u has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Dec 11, 2025. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near 14 violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, which has been cited eight times.
Restaurants in Miami average 74, so Vzla4u trails the local norm. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
3
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 11, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee put dirty dish and continue to handle clean equipment and utensils without changing gloves and washing hands.
12A-13-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put on gloves and began to handle food for customer without first washing hands.
12A-07-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink near dish area. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper towel dispenser broken at hand sink in dish area. **Repeat Violation**
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training expired for Melisa Z.
53B-14-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents dusty in kitchen area.
36-34-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed multiple ceiling tiles with water damage in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile/vent missing above mop sink and dish areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled across from cook line. Observed walk in cooler fan guard soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves at reach in cooler across from cook line. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. In kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed tile missing on wall in mop sink. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets at walk in cooler and reach in cooler in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table in back prep area. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
35
Aug 26, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put on gloves and begin to prepare food without washing hands first.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cheese stored inside non food grade bag at reach in cooler across from cook line. Operator removed cheese from bag. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked chicken inside walk in cooler. Observed raw burger patties stored over mayo inside reach in cooler across from walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink near front counter. Operator added paper towels **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper towel dispense broken at hand sink in dish area. **Repeat Violation**
31B-05-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer at front counter. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed tile missing in mop sink. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of water bottle stored on floor near hand sink at front counter and fryer oil on floor near back door.
08B-38-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cracked container on shelf at dish area.
14-38-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets at walk in cooler and reach in cooler in poor repair.
14-11-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table in dish area. Operator moved cup. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Across from cook line. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents dusty in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. At front counter.
22-20-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Observed walk in cooler fan guard dusty. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage on ceiling tiles in dish area.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile/vent missing above mop sink area. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
27
Feb 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
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
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
26
Nov 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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. Observed no employee training for two employees Carlos and Miguel, both employees hired more than 2 months ago. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-05: Observed no employee training for employees Carlos and Miguel, both employees hired more than 2 months ago.**Admin Complaint** **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine soiled with black mold like substance. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-05: Observed ice machine soiled with black mold like substance. **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed bathroom door not tight fitting, self closing. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-05: Observed bathroom door not tight fitting, self closing. **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-05: Observed ceiling vents soiled throughout kitchen. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cracked container in dish area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-05: Observed cracked container in dish area **Time Extended**
14-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall in disrepair under walk in cooler door and missing wall tile at mop sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-05: Observed wall in disrepair under walk in cooler door and missing wall tile at mop sink. **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters heavily soiled with grease. Observed mop sink heavily soiled. Observed gaskets of all reach in coolers soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-05: Observed mop sink heavily soiled. Observed gaskets of all reach in coolers soiled. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed ceiling vent missing in kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-05: Observed ceiling vent missing in kitchen area. **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed heavily soiled wiping cloth stored next to fryer and on top of prep table in front of cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-05: Observed heavily soiled wiping cloth stored next to fryer. **Time Extended**
21-10-4
61
Sep 6, 2024
Routine - Food
9 critical violations. 7 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 30 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed meat sauce stored inside of walk in cooler dated 5/4/24. **Warning**
01B-24-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed meat sauce stored inside of walk in cooler dated 5/4/24. **Warning**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cheese stored inside nonfood grade bag inside walk in cooler. **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Observed thermometer soiled. **Warning**
22-12-5
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee wash hands with no soap. **Warning**
12A-20-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee work at cash register and put on gloves then began to prepare smoothie without washing hands. **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee crack raw shell eggs and touched raw bacon and put on the grill without washing hands and changing gloves. Coached employee to wash hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed brown rice (47F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler in front of walk in cooler. As per operator has been inside reach in cooler since day before inspection. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed cracked egg stored in same carton with other raw shell eggs inside of reach in cooler in front of cook line. **Warning**
01B-14-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink next to oven **Warning**
31B-03-4
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. Observed person in charge unable to answer questions/knowledge check regarding foodborne illnesses. Emailed operator form. **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. Observed establishment has no plan/procedures for vomiting or diarrhea events. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for chlorine. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink in kitchen area near prep table. **Repeat Violation** **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. Observed no employee training for two employees Carlos and Miguel, both employees hired more than 2 months ago. **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. Observed employee Carlos without employee reporting agreement. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine soiled with black mold like substance. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed bathroom door not tight fitting, self closing. **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee soup and shrimp stored inside walk in cooler. **Warning**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone on top of prep table next to triple sink. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cracked container in dish area **Warning**
14-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall in disrepair under walk in cooler door and missing wall tile at mop sink. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave soiled **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer inside reach in cooler in front of walk in cooler **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters heavily soiled with grease. Observed mop sink heavily soiled. Observed gaskets of all reach in coolers soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Observed ceiling vent missing in kitchen area. **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed heavily soiled wiping cloth stored next to fryer and on top of prep table in front of cook line. **Warning**
21-10-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored inside of mop bucket **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed wiping cloth stored on top of prep table in front of cook line. **Warning**
21-09-4
6
Apr 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
58
Jan 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. 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 manager Miguel Senior with CFM expired since 02/16/2017. As per manager, he is the only manager at the restaurant. **Repeat Violation**
53A-03-7
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. Discussed and provided email form.
11-27-4
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. Discussed with operator and provided email forms.
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance, located at kitchen area.
36-34-5
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed aluminum trays stored on the floor, located at prep area. Employee removed trays, washed and sanitized them. **Corrected On-Site**
24-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee engaged in food preparation with no hair restraint. Employee put on a-hair restraint. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn, located at front counter.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic bottles with sauces with no labels, located at cooking line.
02D-01-5
41
Oct 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment license expired 10/1/22. Discussed with person in charge. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-05: At time of inspection. Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment license expired 10/1/22. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards in front counter with black stains. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-05: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards in front counter with black stains. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Establishment has no proof of a certified food manager. Discussed with person in charge. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-05: At time of inspection. Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Establishment has no proof of a certified food manager. Manager is Miguel Senior. **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance inside ice machine on front counter. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-05: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in cooler and reach in cooler gaskets soiled with black/green mold like substance **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in cooler and reach in cooler gaskets soiled with black/green mold like substance. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-05: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in cooler and reach in cooler gaskets soiled with black/green mold like substance **Time Extended**
23-03-4
64
Jun 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice (99F - Hot Holding); plantains (87F - Hot Holding) on steam table. Employee states they were reheated fully. Employee placed items in microwave to reheat to 165. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment license expired 10/1/22. Discussed with person in charge. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
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. Provided written procedures and discussed with person in charge **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards in front counter with black stains.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Establishment has no proof of a certified food manager. Discussed with person in charge. **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. Observed lentil soup, shredded cooked chicken, and rice in walk-in cooler not date marked. Discussed with employee and person in charge.
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance inside ice machine on front counter. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in cooler and reach in cooler gaskets soiled with black/green mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed large food containers in corner of establishment not labeled with common food names. Discussed with person in charge. Observed food containers on front counter missing common name labels.
02D-01-5
43
Sep 13, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. At the time of the inspection operator could not provide manager certificate. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: At the time of the callback inspection operator could not provide manager certificate. 3 employees present. **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
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/ - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: At the time of the callback inspection no certificate manager on duty, 3 employees present. **Time Extended**
53A-05-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: At the time of the callback inspection hood filters were soiled. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Vzla4u last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Vzla4u on file is from Dec 11, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Vzla4u?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Vzla4u.
How does Vzla4u compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Vzla4u most recently scored 35 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Vzla4u's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Vzla4u have averaged around 14 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Vzla4u 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 Vzla4u inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Vzla4u is inspected around three times per year on average.
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