Acai Express
Last inspected: Feb 27, 2026
78
Score
Inspectors have visited Acai Express 11 times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 27, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “no paper towels” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Restaurants in Miami average 74, so Acai Express is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 27, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-27: Still observed **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-27: Still obsessed **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in a black reach-in freezer, located at the front line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-27: Still observed **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup inside dry storage container of blueberries granola, operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-27: Still observed **Time Extended**
14-01-5
78
Dec 5, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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. Employees name Olivia and Juan with 3 years of being hired as per operator, with no food handle certificate. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. On hand sink located at the front line. Soap was replaced during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup inside dry storage container of blueberries granola, operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cracked plastic containers on dry storage shelves. Operator discarded it during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in a black reach-in freezer, located at the front line. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on cleaned plastic containers located on dryer shelves. **Warning**
16-46-4
58
May 23, 2025
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled under equipment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-23: Still observed. **Time Extended**
36-73-4
95
May 22, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed 2 live flies on dry storage shelves, 1 live fly above hand sink located at the front line, 1 live fly on mop sink. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled under equipment. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bags of frozen strawberries on walk in freezer floor. Operator properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over onions on dry storage shelves. Operator removed device. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35B-02-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of plastic spoon, plastic lids on the floor. Operator properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-05-4
70
Mar 22, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 8 live flies on dry storage shelves on top of onions, cucumbers. Observed approximately 6 live flies on top of rotten bananas, located at the front line. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. On hand sink located at the front line. Operator placed napkins on paper towels device. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
74
Nov 4, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. On hand sink located next to 3CS.
31B-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic containers in granola storage containers.
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of frozen fruits on walk in freezer floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
29-49-6
61
Oct 31, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizing spray bottle on top of reach reach in cooler next to the toaster.
41-10-4
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. Emailed written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event. Operator posted. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
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. Emailed Food Employee Reporting Agreement. Operator printed and employees signed. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in cooler and freezer floor soiled.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed ice bags and cases of dragon fruits on walk in freezer floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing bracelets while preparing customers orders.
13-07-4
37
Jan 25, 2023
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
64
Nov 18, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee cutting fruit without hair restraint. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-17: Observed employees peeling and fruit without hair restraint. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-18: Still observed **Time Extended**
13-03-4
95
Nov 17, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 5 live flies above map sink, approximately 3 live flies underneath of three compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-17: At the time of callback inspection observed 5 live flies above mop sink, 3 live flies underneath of three compartment sink, 2 live flies at the front area. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Discussed the foodborne illnesses and symptoms with operator and emailed the big 6 poster. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-17: At the time of callback inspection person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Time Extended**
11-07-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Employees name Kristina Moreno, with more than 2 months of being hired. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-17: At the time of callback inspection not food handle certificate for employees name Kristina Moreno, Loreto. **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-17: Still observed **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels on hand wash sink, paper towels was replaced above hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-17: Still observed **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-17: At the time of callback inspection no probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Time Extended**
05-08-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Loreto Nunez. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-17: At the time of callback inspection no prof of food handle certificate for employees Loreto. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Next to cash register, operator properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-17: Still observed **Time Extended**
25-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-17: Still observed **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee cutting fruit without hair restraint. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-17: Observed employees peeling and fruit without hair restraint. **Time Extended**
13-03-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Acai Express last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Acai Express on file is from Feb 27, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Acai Express?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Acai Express.
How does Acai Express compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Acai Express most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.
Has Acai Express' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Acai Express have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Acai Express 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 Acai Express inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Acai Express is inspected around three times per year on average.
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