Amal
Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026
74
Score
Inspectors have visited Amal eight times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 17, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around nine violations lately compared to roughly five violations before.
“Food stored on floor” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Miami restaurants. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 17, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink at entrance of kitchen and at waiters station used to store items. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: At time of callback inspection still observed. **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at reach in cooler under cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a bowl of flour at dry storage rack. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed at ceiling next to exit door by elevator in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at front waiter station ice bin. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: **Time Extended**
10-08-5
74
Jan 12, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 400+ppm); **Warning**
22-43-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed at walk in cooler raw shrimp stored over container of Brussels sprouts. **Warning**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at walk in cooler, raw chicken stored over container of green beans. Observed at bar area reach in cooler, raw fish stored on top of cheese logs. **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Operator unable to locate binder for mussel tags. **Warning**
01C-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink at entrance of kitchen and at waiters station used to store items. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed at reach in freezer, establishment storing vacuum sealed packages of branzino fish. Operator removed to discard. **Warning**
03G-50-1
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed at dry storage rack, containers of sliced almonds and flour stored with no lid. **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at front waiter station ice bin. **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a bowl of flour at dry storage rack. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed at ceiling next to exit door by elevator in kitchen. **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed at dry storage area, bags of rice and plastic bottles of barbecue sauces stored uncovered. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed storage cart next to elevator soiled with food debris and residue. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at reach in cooler under cook line. **Warning**
22-16-4
33
Jul 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw packages of frozen fish stored over bags of fries at reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at rear cook line hand sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at rear cook line hand sink. **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of flour next to cook line hand sink.
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed raw chicken and beef stored on floor at down stairs walk in coolers. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed ice buckets stored on floor at front line waiters station.
10-14-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed stored between wall and pipes at mop sink area.
10-17-4
50
Jan 27, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed a container of raw chicken stored over packages of juices and sauces.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Observed for container of mussels at reach in cooler at cook line.
01C-10-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink at bar area and at rear of kitchen next to fryer.
31B-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed at drying rack.
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic gallon of cooking oil stored on floor next to fryer.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in container of sugar at down stair dry stored area.
10-01-5
52
Jun 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in down stairs walk in cooler raw beef steaks stored over shrimp. Chef removed and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at bar.
25-27-4
78
Feb 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bucket containing tempura flour stored on the dry storage floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at the bar. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
74
Feb 1, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touching her nose with gloves and touching the cheese without discarded the gloves, wash her hands and put new gloves. Employee was informed that she need to discarded the gloves, wash hands and put new gloves. Operator washed her hands and put new gloves. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-10-4
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils inside of water at 80°F. Operator moved the utensils to a dry container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-05-5
Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Consumer advisory for oysters was provided and posted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02A-01-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed hand wash sink located at the entrance of the restaurant was removed. **Warning**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located at bar area. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed actual equipment plan does not match with the one submitted to plan review. Grill, stoves, fryers, reach in coolers, reach in freezer and dishwasher machine were added and the three compartment sink and one hand wash sink were relocated. Additionally the hand wash sink located at the entrance of the kitchen was removed. **Warning**
51-16-7
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. **Warning**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at some handwash sink bar area. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed probe thermometer broken. **Warning**
05-06-4
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 yellow tail inside of reduced oxygen packaged thawed inside of reach in cooler preparation area. Operator cut the individual packages. **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at bar area. **Warning**
31B-04-4
32
Aug 31, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Amal last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Amal on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Amal?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Amal.
How does Amal compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Amal most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Miami average of 74.
Has Amal's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Amal have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Amal means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Amal inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Amal is inspected around two times per year on average.
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