World Famous Rib Shack & Seafood Ii
Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026
67
Score
World Famous Rib Shack & Seafood II, located at 3171 NW 46 St in Miami, FL, underwent a moderate-risk inspection on April 8, 2026. The inspection identified one critical, two major, and one minor violation. Notable issues included an expired operating license, a cutting board that was no longer cleanable, and a lack of certified food manager proof.
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Critical latest
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Inspection History
Apr 8, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired since October 1, 2025. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
67
Oct 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license Expired 10-01-2025.
50-17-3
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided paper towels onsite. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on reach in cooler door handle. Operator cleaned onsite. **Corrected On-Site**
23-24-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed excessive cut marks on cutting board. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed WC on top of prep table. Operator placed it inside bucket onsite.
21-12-4
64
Apr 22, 2025
Routine - Food
10 minor violations.
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Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand sink by 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in cooler by kitchen prep area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple plastic containers with liquid/sauces and no labels in kitchen area. **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile in disrepair inside the customers restroom. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple cutting boards with excessive cut marks in kitchen area. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed at the dry rack by 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed 15 seats inside establishment and license is approved for 0 seats/NOST. **Warning**
51-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at the bottom of rear exit door. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed in kitchen prep area. Operator removed wiping cloth from underneath cutting board. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed soiled interior of microwave at kitchen area. **Warning**
22-08-4
61
Jan 9, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Santo Tamayra and Gale hired more than 60 days with no employee training. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-09: At the time of the callback inspection Tamayra and Gale no longer work in the establishment. Manuel Santo hired more than 60 days with no proof of employee training. **Admin Complaint**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed storage area shelves with rust. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-09: Observed storage area shelves with rust. **Time Extended**
22-31-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed macaroni and cheese, brisket, pork sauce and prepped chicken wings made 3 days ago as per operator. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-09: Observed macaroni and cheese, brisket, pork sauce and prepped chicken wings made 2 days ago as per operator. **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed 18 seats in the establishment, with a bar section and 4 tables. License is approved for 0 seats. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-09: Observed 18 seats in the establishment, with a bar section and 4 tables. License is approved for 0 seats. **Time Extended**
51-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-09: In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Time Extended**
21-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-09: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Time Extended**
42-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil stored on the floor in the kitchen, operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-09: Observed cooking oil stored on the floor in the kitchen. **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled in reach in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-09: Observed gaskets soiled in reach in cooler. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
58
Nov 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed yellow rice (129F - Hot Holding) stored on the steam table for less than 2 hours, as per operator lights went out and didn't notice the unit turned off. Operator started to reheat item and restarted unit. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Santo Tamayra and Gale hired more than 60 days with no employee training. **Warning**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed storage area shelves with rust. **Warning**
22-31-4
Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed sugar, rice and flour in containers under prep table with no name label. Operator placed names. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed macaroni and cheese, brisket, pork sauce and prepped chicken wings made 3 days ago as per operator. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed bottle with fabuloso with no name label. Operator placed name. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled in reach in cooler. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed 18 seats in the establishment, with a bar section and 4 tables. License is approved for 0 seats. **Warning**
51-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil stored on the floor in the kitchen, operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed grouper filets and pork chops thawing in standing water. Operator placed items in 3 compartment sink and turned on water. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
35
Jan 5, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef stored over cooked pork at reach in freezer across from 3 compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef stored over cooked pork at reach in freezer across from 3 compartment sink. **Warning** **Time Extended**
08A-02-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Observed establishment open for business and serving customers before obtaining satisfactory inspection report and license from division. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Observed establishment open for business and serving customers before obtaining satisfactory inspection report and license from division. **Warning** **Time Extended**
50-08-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: 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** **Time Extended**
11-27-4
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/. Observed establishment not approved for seating, observed 50 seats available. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: 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 establishment not approved for seating, observed 50 seats available. **Warning** **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: 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** **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed establishment approved for 0 seats, observed 50 seats available. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed establishment approved for 0 seats, observed 50 seats available. **Warning** As per the operator new plans we're submitted this week. **Time Extended**
51-09-4
52
Aug 15, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
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