74th Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 16, 2026
50
Score
Public records show nine inspections at 74th Restaurant stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 16, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around eight violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food”, showing up three times.
By comparison, the average Miami facility scores 74, putting 74th Restaurant on the weaker side. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 16, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical cleaner stored next to plastic container of oil in kitchen area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed non food grade brush used at coffee prep station.
14-14-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed small plastic cup inside jar of seasoning at the front counter prep station.
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in kitchen prep area.
36-32-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal bag stored next to canned goods in dry storage area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed damage to wall next to reach in cooler in kitchen area.
36-24-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler located across the prep table with rust accumulation.
14-33-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete in kitchen prep area.
36-02-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves with rust accumulation.
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind kitchen hand wash sink soiled.
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed two clear squeeze bottles of oil and butter not labeled at the cook line. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
50
Oct 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 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 malanga (129F - Hot Holding); yuca root (125F - Hot Holding) at the steam table. As per operator, it was recently placed there no more than half an hour ago. Operator began to reheat to correct parameters. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw steak stored above raw fish inside reach in cooler located across the main prep table in kitchen. Operator placed products in correct order based on cooking temperatures. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed non food grade brush used to remove coffee grounds at the coffee prep station.
14-14-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed small plastic cup used as a scoop inside bin of seasoning near front counter. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles near main cook line area soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler located across the cook line with torn gaskets.
14-11-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler located across the main prep table in kitchen with rusted shelves.
14-33-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler with rusted shelves.
14-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several clear squeeze bottles containing oil and sauces located across the cook line with no label. Operator labeled immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
50
Feb 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
55
Dec 20, 2024
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl stored inside container with cooked rice. Cooked removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-20: Observed a bowl stored inside container with cooked rice at steam table. **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed near hoods at kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-20: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed near hoods at kitchen area. **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed Gaskets in disrepair at reach in cooler at cook line. Observed Display Reach in cooler door in disrepair at sandwich area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-20: Observed Display Reach in cooler door in disrepair at sandwich area. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed two door reach in cooler near dish machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-20: Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed two door reach in cooler near dish machine. **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour and salt no labeled at kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-20: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour and salt no labeled at kitchen. **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
78
Dec 2, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
26
Apr 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
67
Nov 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs in upright 2 door over bread. Employee moved eggs to bottom. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Front counter panini station cooler, glass door broken.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives between cookline cooler and table. Employee removed knives to dish pit. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease/residue on dry storage shelves. Panini station cooler doors soiled with grease and food debris.
23-03-4
70
Feb 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed washed cilantro stored inside newspaper and paper towels at walk in cooler.
14-86-1
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. Provided written procedures via email and manager printed. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with black substance.
22-02-4
Basic - Clean bowls and plates not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed at storage shelves above steam table.
24-05-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic water bottles stored on floor at front counter area.
08B-38-4
64
Aug 25, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine dish machine at 0ppm. Operator set up 3 compartment sink to sanitize.
22-41-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed thawed fish filets stored inside reduced oxygen packaging at reach in cooler at preparation area.
06-09-1
Basic - Cooking utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Located at cook line.
24-18-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located at front counter and bathroom. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled at cook line and preparation area.
23-03-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hood soiled with accumulated grease.
36-50-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was 74th Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at 74th Restaurant on file is from Mar 16, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at 74th Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at 74th Restaurant.
How does 74th Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Miami?
74th Restaurant most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has 74th Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at 74th Restaurant have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at 74th 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 74th Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, 74th Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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