Food Dudes
Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026
67
Score
The most recent inspection for Food Dudes, located at 5955 Ne 2 Ave in Miami, FL, on March 24, 2026, resulted in a moderate risk score of 67. This inspection identified one critical, two major, and one minor violation. Historically, Food Dudes has maintained a record of mostly medium-risk inspections across its twelve on-record evaluations.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 24, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 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 6 gallons of milk, expired on 3/18/26 inside walk in cooler. Operator started to segregate the milk. Observed 3 half gallons of buttermilk expire on 2/27; 3/3; 3/12 inside walk in cooler. Operator segregated. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-24-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink blocked by portable cooler. Operator removed the cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bag on prep table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
67
Oct 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter connected no vacuum breaker at mop sink.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting boards at storage racks soiled near cook line.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink blocked with rack of trays at three compartment sink. Employee removed rack of trays. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a sponge stored inside hand sink by entrance. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed HACCP plan had been sent for Raw beef and raw chicken. As per OPQ trainers plans are still under review. **Repeat Violation**
03G-50-1
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored inside mop bucket at mop sink.
42-01-4
55
Sep 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee working the register then began food preparation without washing hands before placing gloves on.
12A-07-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical Tate strip for quaternary solution.
16-37-1
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 Mirla and Josefina both employed from a different store with no proof of ant training. Employees were able to provide proof of tracing during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed water filters over soda syrup , missing service date next to prep table at preparation area.
29-28-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles over prep table and warewashing area not smooth and easily cleaned.
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage on ceiling tiles over walk in cooler.
36-32-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed women's bathroom trash can missing lid.
32-12-6
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed two metal bowls at ware washing area wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in both chest freezers at dry storage area. Observed ice buildup on shelves at walk in freezer,
14-69-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler / Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves at walk in cooler soiled with mold like substance.
22-16-4
45
Apr 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed HACCP's had been sent for Raw beef and raw chicken. And Beef sous vide. As per OPQ trainers plans are still under review.
03G-50-1
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw bacon thawing at room temperature on prep table. Operator placed inside walk in cooler for proper thawing.
06-01-5
86
Dec 9, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign at hand sink at three compartment sink, at preparation area and bathrooms. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-09: Observed no sign at hand sink at three compartment sink, at preparation area and bathrooms. **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
95
Nov 21, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
86
Jul 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
74
Jul 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed teriyaki chicken (47F - Cold Holding); steak (47F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (46F - Cold Holding) located inside walk in cooler, ambient temperature displayed at 50F, due to cooler door left open while refilling front food line containers, as per operator, less than 4 hours. Manager removed food containers and placed them into walk in freezer to lower temperatures to 41F and below. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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. Printed and provided to operator. **Corrected On-Site**
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 and printed employee health reporting agreement forms for all employees and provided to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves located under bags of pickles, jalapeños and banana peppers, at dry storage rack.
14-05-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed porous ceiling tiles throughout restaurant establishment. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
64
Jul 29, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut lettuce (45F - Cold Holding) on the front counter. As per the manager the lettuce had only been on line for approximately one hour. The manager placed ice under the lettuce to reduce the temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. Observed in the men's room. The employee put the paper. **Corrected On-Site**
32-11-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a large trash container next to the hand washing sink and triple sink. The manager moved the trash can. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout the kitchen.
36-37-5
67
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