A Family
Last inspected: Mar 13, 2026
86
Score
The health department has logged seven inspections at A Family, the earliest from 2022. On Mar 13, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 11 violations lately compared to roughly five violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “ceiling tile missing”, showing up five times.
Compared to the broader Miami restaurant scene, where the average is 74, this is a stronger showing. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 13, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing by prep area front counter.
36-36-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm); by front counter, employee prepared new solution, Recheck; Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm). **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container not labeled by front counter. Employee labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
86
Sep 30, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a towel inside hand sink by kitchen. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed hand sink by outside door. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Gianna Vargas no certificate provided. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a gallon with sanitizer not labeled. Employee labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling missing by storage area across fryer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents dusty by front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed by prep table near ice machine. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee no hair restraint while prepping food. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn by front counter under coffee machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a container with bread stored on floor by front counter. Observed cooking oil container stored on floor under three compartment sink. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer by kitchen near coolers. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed two knives between two reach in cooler by kitchen. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed hand sink by outside door. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled by kitchen. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed by three compartment sink floor. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled by kitchen. **Warning**
23-03-4
37
Jan 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 13 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. Inspector printed and provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser not labeled stored at storage area across fryer. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed above storage area near three compartment sink.
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed above preparation area at kitchen.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents soiled at preparation area at kitchen and front counter above coffee machine.
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean fryer pans not inverted at storage area.
24-05-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee at preparation area while preparing food.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets at preparation area at kitchen.
14-11-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator relocated correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign at hand sink at preparation area at kitchen.
31B-04-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed stored inside mop bucket.
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a plastic squeeze bottle containing water not labeled above grill area. Observed a plastic container with sugar not labeled at coffee station. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
47
Sep 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed assorted empanadas at front counter without time mark. As per employee for approximately 2 hrs. Employee properly labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed glass bottle inside hand sink at front counter. Also equipment inside hand sink at kitchen.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager arrived during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter and unisex restroom. Employee provided the paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm).
16-59-1
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed over prep area at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in chest freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at kitchen.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled in both coolers at kitchen.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler interior soiled on both coolers at kitchen.
22-16-4
45
Jun 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no employee training for Sandra, hired for more than 60 days. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-12: Observed No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no employee training for Sandra, hired for more than 60 days. **Time Extended**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed hand wash sink removed at kitchen. Also observed hand wash sink removed at bar. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-12: Observed Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed hand wash sink removed at kitchen. Also observed hand wash sink removed at bar. **Time Extended**
31A-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ove ware washing area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-12: Observed Ceiling tile missing over ware washing area. **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-12: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed coffee mixers not individually wrapped for customer self-service at front counter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-12: Observed coffee mixers not individually wrapped for customer self-service at front counter. **Time Extended**
25-27-4
70
Feb 2, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 19, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was A Family last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at A Family on file is from Mar 13, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at A Family?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling tile missing” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at A Family.
How does A Family compare to other restaurants in Miami?
A Family most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.
Has A Family's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at A Family have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at A Family means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is A Family inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, A Family is inspected around two times per year on average.
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