How many health inspections has MICHAEL'S GENUINE FOOD & DRINK had?

MICHAEL'S GENUINE FOOD & DRINK has had 23 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has MICHAEL'S GENUINE FOOD & DRINK ever been shut down?

No, MICHAEL'S GENUINE FOOD & DRINK has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at MICHAEL'S GENUINE FOOD & DRINK?

The most frequently cited violations at MICHAEL'S GENUINE FOOD & DRINK are: Management awareness, Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health reporting.

What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?

MANAGEMENT FAILURE: CDC data shows establishments without active managerial control have 3x more critical violations. The person in charge must demonstrate knowledge of foodborne illness prevention, HACCP principles, and Florida food safety law. Without oversight, violations go uncorrected, creating compounding risk of multi-pathogen outbreaks. Person in charge must be present during ALL hours of operation and must demonstrate knowledge of: foodborne illness risk factors, proper cooking temperatures, handwashing procedures, allergen management, and employee health policy. Must hold a valid Food Manager Certification per Florida Statute 509.039.

What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?

DISEASE TRANSMISSION: Without a written employee health policy, sick food workers transmit Norovirus (20 million US cases/year), Hepatitis A (causes liver failure), Salmonella, Shigella, and E. coli O157:H7. CDC estimates 40% of restaurant outbreaks involve ill food workers. A single infected employee can contaminate food for thousands of customers. Maintain written employee health policy addressing: reporting of symptoms (vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever), diagnosed illnesses (Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, Shigella, E. coli), exclusion and restriction criteria, and return-to-work requirements. Train all employees on policy at hiring and annually.

What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?

OUTBREAK ENABLER: Food workers who fail to report illness symptoms are the #1 cause of multi-victim outbreaks. Norovirus is shed in billions of viral particles per gram of stool — as few as 18 particles cause infection. One symptomatic worker can infect hundreds of customers before detection. CDC links 70% of Norovirus outbreaks to infected food handlers. Employees must immediately report: vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever, infected wounds or boils. Must also report diagnosed illness with Salmonella Typhi, Shigella, E. coli O157:H7, Hepatitis A virus, or Norovirus. Person in charge must exclude or restrict employees per FDA Food Code guidelines.

MICHAEL'S GENUINE FOOD & DRINK

130 NE 40 ST, Miami, FL 33137

Miami-Dade County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: 130 NE 40TH STREET LLC · License: SEA2331630

MICHAEL'S GENUINE FOOD & DRINK in Miami, FL has 23 inspections on record with 208 total violations (9 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

23Inspections

208Violations

0Closures

Data current as of April 14, 2025

Inspection History (23)

Apr 14, 2025 — Routine - Food· 16 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Oct 21, 2024 — Routine - Food· 19 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V42 Equipment condition

May 9, 2024 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 8, 2024 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V24 Toxic substance control

Feb 2, 2024 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 1, 2024 — Routine - Food· 14 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V09 No contamination

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Jan 17, 2023 — Routine - Food· 8 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Apr 27, 2022 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Nov 23, 2021 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V24 Toxic substance control

Feb 15, 2021 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

V36 Proper ventilation

Sep 24, 2020 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Dec 9, 2019 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V23 Chemical properly stored

V27 Correct procedures

Dec 9, 2019 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Aug 27, 2019 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V23 Chemical properly stored

V27 Correct procedures

Aug 12, 2019 — Routine - Food· 29 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V09 No contamination

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

V42 Equipment condition

Jan 31, 2019 — Complaint Full· 14 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V10 Approved food source

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

May 3, 2018 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V05 Handwashing procedures

V13 Parasite destruction

Intermediate Violations

V42 Equipment condition

May 18, 2017 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

May 17, 2017 — Routine - Food· 19 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V24 Toxic substance control

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Apr 20, 2017 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 30, 2016 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V16 Proper cooking temps

Oct 26, 2016 — Routine - Food· 21 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V24 Toxic substance control

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Jul 5, 2016 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

How Does This Facility Compare?

MICHAEL'S GENUINE FOOD & DRINK has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Miami-Dade County average of 0.08 closures per facility. It has averaged 9 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 4.07.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has MICHAEL'S GENUINE FOOD & DRINK had?: MICHAEL'S GENUINE FOOD & DRINK has had 23 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has MICHAEL'S GENUINE FOOD & DRINK ever been shut down?: No, MICHAEL'S GENUINE FOOD & DRINK has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at MICHAEL'S GENUINE FOOD & DRINK?: The most frequently cited violations at MICHAEL'S GENUINE FOOD & DRINK are: Management awareness, Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health reporting.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

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