4th Sister
Last inspected: Jul 1, 2025
50
Score
The health department has logged six inspections at 4th Sister, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jul 1, 2025. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.
“Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
4th Sister's latest score of 50 falls below the Miami average of 74. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 1, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Observed employee in charge with no demonstration of knowledge for thermometer calibration. Inspector went over process with employees. **Corrective Action Taken**
53B-15-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled shelves where to go containers are.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry dish rack above triple sink. Observed on knife magnet.
22-31-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at reach in freezer at front counter.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed soiled interior at front counter. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking poster on site; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in coolers at front counter.
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler.
14-17-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled microwave handle.
23-24-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed in unisex restroom no cover for trash can. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-6
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed expired license displayed.
50-09-4
50
Oct 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Milk (48 F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler front counter. As per operator for less than two hours. Operator moved the product to the reach in freezer for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed the inside top of the microwave soiled. Operator started to clean up the microwave. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service articles for cakes not stored inverted. Operator inverted the single service articles. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator inverted the mop. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
70
Sep 25, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above ready to eat vegetables
08A-05-6
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. observed at three compartment sink quaternary sanitizer reading (0 PPM). Operator replaced sanitizer; final quaternary reading (200 PPM). **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink at kitchen entrance
31B-02-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign at sink next to three compartment sink.
31B-04-4
64
Sep 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink located T front counter. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-22: No soap provided at handwash sink located T front counter. **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-22: Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Time Extended**
13-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service articles stored around hand wash sink located at front counter. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-22: Observed single service articles stored around hand wash sink located at front counter. **Time Extended**
25-05-4
82
Jul 24, 2023
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
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. The form was provided. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink located T front counter.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Operator turn on the hot water at hand wash sink located at front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
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. The clean up the vomiting and diarrheal event handout was provided. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed food manager certificate expired on 1/23/2023. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed two employees with no hair restraint. Operator put visor. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a caramel container stored on the floor at walk in cooler. Operator moved it to the shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service articles stored around hand wash sink located at front counter.
25-05-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed quaternary sanitizer bucket at 0 ppm. Operator changed the sanitizer. Final concentration 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
47
Jul 25, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed cups with chocolate covered waffles stored upright at the front counter on top of the soda refrigerator without protection or a cover. **Repeat Violation**
08B-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed front counter hand wash sink inaccessible . It has the mixes cover in it.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at the front counter hand wash sink.
31B-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed the front counter hand wash sink leaking .
29-08-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed the return vent on top of the entrance to the back area soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was 4th Sister last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at 4th Sister on file is from Jul 1, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at 4th Sister?
Across the inspection record, “interior of oven/microwave has accumulation” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at 4th Sister.
How does 4th Sister compare to other restaurants in Miami?
4th Sister most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has 4th Sister's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at 4th Sister have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at 4th Sister 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 4th Sister inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, 4th Sister is inspected around two times per year on average.
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