Miami Restaurant
Last inspected: Jan 14, 2025
30
Score
The health department has logged seven inspections at Miami Restaurant, the earliest from 2022. Miami Restaurant was last inspected on Jan 14, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 15 violations lately compared to roughly seven violations before.
“(p) person-in-charge-duties” comes up most often, recorded seven times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 83, which Miami Restaurant's 30 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
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Inspections
3
Critical latest
3
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 14, 2025
Routine
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food disposition (p)
Inspector notes: Numerous containers of food stored in the refrigeration unit observed past the 7 days date marking. PIC voluntarily discard all foods . PIC to train staff on monitoring date marking/ discard.
590.003/3-501.18-P
Safe unadulterated and honestly presented (p)
Inspector notes: Oil in the fryerolator observed heavily discolored. Change (Repeated violation)
590.003/3-101.11-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Container of cooked chicken and spaghetti stored in the refrigeration unit for unknow time temperarure 47F-54F. Staff voluntarily discard both products. PIC to retrain staff on monitoring temperature.
590.003/3-501.16-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior and exterior of multiple refrigeration/ freezer units observed soiled from visible food spills hand prints and dry food encrusted exterior of microwave observed soiled fromm visible food spills exterior of ice machine observed soiled exterior and interior of panini press observed soiled from visible food spills kitchen shelvings observed soiled and warewashing backsplash observed soiled Clean and sanitize to remove. (Repeated Violation)
590.004/4-601.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Priority violations noted on the inspection report Establishment shall implement a regular cleaning schedule for the location . CFPM to retrain all staff on date marking and when to dispose.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Numerous containers of food stored in the refrigeration unit observed without date marking.date marking. Per PIC foods were prep the day before. Provide date/discard date .
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood system observed heavily soiled. Clean to remove
590.004/4-202.18-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Several refrigeration unit observed without a conspicious thermometer. Provide and maintain.
590.004/4-204.112-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Food dispensing utensils observed stored in stagnant water. Discontinue to prevent the growth and multiplication of bacterias. (corrected on site )
590.003/3-304.12-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Notes:Observed open cans stored in house model refrigeration unit. Discussed with PIC to retrain staff on remove from can after opening and properly store. (Repeated violation) Soiled dishes observed stored in the air dry drainboard side. Discontinue
590.003/3-307.11-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Sandwich station cutting board observed heavily scored. Replace
590.004/4-501.12-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Bar handsink hot water faucet observed broken. Repair
590.005/5-205.15-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker observed expired: 1.3.25. Provide current sticker
590.006/6-501.14-C
Drying mops (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled mop observed stored on the floor in the kitchen area - Store properly
590.006/6-501.16-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Different flavors of house made juice observed without labels. Provide labels
590.003/3-302.12-C
30
Dec 3, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Observed raw chicken stored above RTE cooked chicken. Discontinue.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Safe unadulterated and honestly presented (p)
Inspector notes: Oil in the fryer observed heavily discolored. Change
590.003/3-101.11-P
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC to retrain staff on all P's and PF's violations.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Bar handsink observed without blocked by large blue cooler. Discontinue and maintain accessible. Repeated violation (9.9.24)
590.005/5-205.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior and exterior of multiple refrigeration units observed soiled from visible food spills hand prints and dry food encrusted interior and exterior of microwave observed soiled fromm visible food spills exterior and interior of panini press observed soiled from visible food spills kitchen shelvings observed soiled and warewashing backsplash observed soiled . Clean and sanitize to remove.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Compliance with food law (pf)
Inspector notes: Individual per PIC house made flan observed without lables. Provide
590.003(A)/3-201.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Numerous containers of food stored in the refrigeration unit observed past the 7 days date marking. PIC voluntarily discard all foods . PIC to train staff on monitoring date marking/ discard. Individually packed house made flan stored at the bar refrigeration unit observed without date marking. Provide date/discard date .
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Floor under all kitchen equipments warewashing refrigeration unit and shelvings observed heavily soiled from grime accumulation. Clean to remove.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cutting board observed heavily scored. Replace
590.004/4-501.12-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood vent observed heavily soiled. Clean to remove. Hood sticker expires : 1.3.25
590.004/4-202.18-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Observed open cans stored in house model refrigeration unit. Discussed with PIC to remove from can after opening and properly store.
590.003/3-307.11-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Bags of onions carrots and boxes of food containers observed stored on the floor downstairs in the basement area. Discontinue/ elevate.
590.003/3-305.11-C
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Sep 9, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 7 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 18 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Observed raw shell eggs stored above RTE foods. Discontinue. (COS)
590.003/3-302.11-P
Safe unadulterated and honestly presented (p)
Inspector notes: Oil in the fryer observed heavily discolored. Change
590.003/3-101.11-P
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Both kitchen handsink observed without paper towel. Provide and maintain. (COS)
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Bar handsink observed without blocked by large blue cooler and observed yellow sponge stored inside bar handsink. Discontinue and maintain accessible. (COS)
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Both kitchen main handsink observed without hand cleanser. Provide and maintain (Corrected on site/ COS) Advised all staff to pause and wash their hands before continuing to work.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Person in charge not demonstrating proper cleaning of equipment not monitoring cleaning warewashing and cold holding. CFPM to retrain all staff on all violations noted
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: No irreversible thermomether available on site. Provide
590.004/4-302.13-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Numerous containers of food stored in the refrigeration unit observed without date marking. Per PIC foods were prep the night before 9.8.24. Provide date marking with made/discard date.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior and exterior of multiple refrigeration units observed soiled chest freezer observed with heavy ice build up interior of 3 bay sink observed soiled. Clean and sanitize to remove.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Bar handsink and restrooms observed without employee must wash hands sign. Provide
590.006/6-301.14-C
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Back of the house observed clutter with empty boxes and old furnitures. Remove
590.005/5-501.115-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Kitchen main cutting board observed heavily scored. Resurface/ replace
590.004/4-501.12-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: 3 door freezer unit observed missing modem door. Provide
590.004/4-501.11-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Multiples refrigeration units observed without a conspicious thermometer. Provide and maintain.
590.004/4-204.112-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood vent observed soiled. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-202.18-C
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Observed staff using yellow sponge to clean dishes. Discontinue (COS)
590.004/4-101.16-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: In use utensils observed stored in between equipments. Discontinue
590.003/3-304.12-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: PIC unable to provide CFPM certificate. Provide and post
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
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Dec 5, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: New menu is missing the consumer advisory for items offered under cooked - address
590.003/3-603.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Ensure there is a person in charge during business hours who is responsible and knowledgeable in food safety
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floors in the kitchen / prep areas from visible grease and grime spills
590.006/6-101.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
590.003/3-304.14-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Ensuremall food handlers are wearing hair restraints when working with foods
590.002/2-402.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all personal items from the food service areas such as clothing watches and cell phones
590.006/6-501.114-C
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Jul 14, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: New menu is missing the consumer advisory for items offered under cooked - address
590.003/3-603.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Ensure there is a person in charge during business hours who is responsible and knowledgeable in food safety
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floors in the kitchen / prep areas from visible grease and grime spills
590.006/6-101.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all personal items from the food service areas such as clothing watches and cell phones
590.006/6-501.114-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Ensuremall food handlers are wearing hair restraints when working with foods
590.002/2-402.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
590.003/3-304.14-C
67
Jan 31, 2023
Routine
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Ensure the PIC / manager during the afternoon shift has a copy of her current food safety certificate on site and posted as discussed
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Make the necessary corrections on the menu for the foods offered under cooked [ eggs - huevos ]
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Address the rodent issue by the trash area and back door entrance
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Grease trap(c)
Inspector notes: Clean professionally as discussed - very strong odors
590.005/5-402.12-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Clean all blackened and visibly soiled vents above he char gruill
590.004/4-202.18-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean exterior of all in line cooking equipment including in between each unit from visible grease and grime
590.004/4-602.13-C
Service sink (c)
Inspector notes: Replace the broken sides of the slop sink area
590.005/5-203.13-C
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove all loose trash and debris
590.005/5-501.15-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the walls behind the equipmenmt on the cooking line - clean floors throughout the facility from all visible soils
590.006/6-101.11-C
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Replace compromised ceiling tiles above the small prep table in the kitchen
590.006/6-201.17-C
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Nov 30, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Compliance with food law (p)
Inspector notes: Evidence of some foods used in the restaurant are being purchased from a retail supplier - professionally licensed wholesalers only
590.003(A)/3-201.11-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of rodent activity in the back storage area and outside by the trash receptacles and rear door - address as discussed
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: No PIC on site able to demonstrate proper food safety practices - language barrier hindered part of the conversation -
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Menu items offered under cooked needed to be identied as such - address as we talked about during inspection
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the vents on the end with heavy grease and grime deposits
590.004/4-202.18-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean interior and exterior of all refrigeration / freezer units - all cooking equipment - bulk food storage bins counter tops and shelving units where needed including the microwave from all visible food spils stains and soils
590.004/4-602.13-C
Covering receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Overloaded trash resceptacles inside the kitchen spilling on to the floors - discontinue and address as needed throughout the day
590.005/5-501.113-C
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove all loose trash and debris around the receptacles - ensure the lids are tightly on when not in use to reduce rodent activity
590.005/5-501.15-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floors and walls i n the kitchen as well as in the back room storage area from all visible soils
590.006/6-101.11-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Repair holes in the screen of the back kitchen door
590.006/6-501.11-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Miami Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Miami Restaurant on file is from Jan 14, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Miami Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “(p) person-in-charge-duties” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Miami Restaurant.
How does Miami Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Jamaica Plain?
Miami Restaurant most recently scored 30 out of 100, which is lower than the Jamaica Plain average of 83.
Has Miami Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Miami Restaurant have averaged around 15 violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Miami Restaurant 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 Miami Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Miami Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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