FLORA PLANT KITCHEN
5580 NE 4 CT #4, Miami, FL, 33137
Most recent inspection
- Date
- September 30, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 19
- Jurisdiction
- Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL
Violations (19)
- 03B-01-6CriticalCorrected on site
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed caramelize onions (123F - Hot Holding) at cook line, as per manager less than 1 hour. Employee reheated product , Recheck; caramelize onions (168F - Reheating). **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority
- 29-42-4Critical
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High Priority
- 08A-20-5CriticalCorrected on site
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken container stored over raw beef container at reach in cooler across cook line. Manager stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority
- 08B-47-4
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed ice bags stored on floor inside walk in freezer.
Basic
- 08B-38-4Corrected on site
Food stored on floor.
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of salt and avocados stored on floor by storage across walk in cooler 1. Manager stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
- 14-69-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed walk in freezer.
Basic
- 10-20-4Corrected on site
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 4 pairs of tongs stored on oven handle cook line. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
- 23-03-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled by front counter bar.
Basic
- 25-05-4
Single-service articles improperly stored.
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed SS cups stored on floor by coffee station.
Basic
- 36-27-5
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By cook line.
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By cook line.
Basic
- 42-01-4RepeatCorrected on site
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Stored inside mop bucket by mop sink. Employee stored properly.
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Stored inside mop bucket by mop sink. Employee stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 21-12-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. By bar area and ice bin.
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. By bar area and ice bin.
Basic
- 22-02-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed green and white cutting boards at cook line.
Intermediate
- 31A-09-4Corrected on site
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink blocked with a table at cook line. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate
- 31A-11-4Repeat
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink bar area used as a dump sink. **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate
- 51-11-4
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. By ice machine and mop sink.
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. By ice machine and mop sink.
Basic
- 11-26-1Corrected on site
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.
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 new employee Macarena Castro hired less than 60 days. Manager printed form and employee read and signed. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate
- 36-34-5Repeat
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents dusty by bakery station and prep area. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 24-05-4
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean pots and plates at storage rack by ware washing area not inverted.
Basic
Earlier inspections on file
Source: Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.