Amalfi Trattoria
Last inspected: Feb 24, 2026
29
Score
The health department has logged seven inspections at Amalfi Trattoria, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 24, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 11 violations per visit lately, up from roughly eight violations before.
Across the inspection history, “no plan review submitted” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
By comparison, the average Miami Beach facility scores 69, putting Amalfi Trattoria on the weaker side. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
7
Inspections
3
Critical latest
6
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 24, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed a case of shell eggs over tomatoes in the walk in cooler. The chef moved the eggs to the bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at the mop sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a server fill a glass of water at the hand washing sink at the drink station. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No handwash sink for employees. Observed the establishment added an ice machine to the outside storage area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
31A-12-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the kitchen entrance. **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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed the establishment added an ice machine to the outside storage room without a hand washing sink. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
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. Observed Matias and Lucia working as food handlers. As per the manager they have been employed more than 60 days. **Warning**
53B-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. **Warning**
14-73-4
29
Dec 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at the mop sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at the mop sink. **Warning** **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in food preparation area. Observed the establishment added an ice machine to the outside storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in food preparation area. Observed the establishment added an ice machine to the outside storage area. **Warning** **Admin Complaint**
31A-07-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed the dish machine uses chlorine and the establishment has quaternary test strips. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed the dish machine uses chlorine and the establishment has quaternary test strips. **Warning** **Time Extended**
16-32-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed the establishment added an ice machine to the outside storage room without a hand washing sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: 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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed the establishment added an ice machine to the outside storage room without a hand washing sink. **Warning** **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. **Warning** **Time Extended**
14-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed two plastic squeeze bottles with liquids not labeled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed two plastic squeeze bottles with liquids not labeled. **Warning **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
58
Sep 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at the mop sink. **Warning**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed the dish machine uses chlorine and the establishment has quaternary test strips. **Warning**
16-32-5
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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed the establishment added an ice machine to the outside storage room without a hand washing sink. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. The manager brought soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in food preparation area. Observed the establishment added an ice machine to the outside storage area. **Warning**
31A-07-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a plastic container with utensils in it inside the hand washing sink by the back door. The manager removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed two plastic squeeze bottles with liquids not labeled. **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a large plastic container with cooking oil on the floor by the back door. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. The bartender inverted it. **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in a water temperature of 81°F. The chef discarded the water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. The cook removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. **Warning**
14-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed an open can of soda in the cooler by the back door. The chef discarded the can. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-13-4
30
Feb 20, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
29
May 2, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam tags for 90 days.
01C-02-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled. Observed the soda gun nozzle soiled. The chef washed the can opener and put the soda gun nozzle in water to soak. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the drink station. The chef brought towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the drink station. The chef brought soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of cooking oil on the floor in the dry storage room. The chef put the oil on a shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed between a prep table and reach in cooler. The chef removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
55
Feb 2, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No handwash sink for employees. Observed a room behind the establishment with an ice machine dry storage and a walk-in cooler/ freezer without a hand washing sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-02: The ice machine has been removed. **Time Extended**
31A-12-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed a room behind the establishment with an ice machine, dry storage room, and a walk-in cooler/ freezer without a hand washing sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-02: 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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed a room behind the establishment with an ice machine, dry storage room, and a walk-in cooler/ freezer without a hand washing sink. **Warning** **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in the ice bin in the drink room. The manager inverted the scoop. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-02: Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in the ice bin in the drink room. The manager inverted the scoop. **Warning** **Time Extended**
10-08-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in coolers gaskets soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-02: Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in coolers gaskets soiled. **Warning** **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-02: Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. **Warning** **Time Extended**
21-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic squeeze bottles not labeled at the cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-02: Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic squeeze bottles not labeled at the cook line. **Warning** **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed over the dish machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-02: Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed over the dish machine. **Warning** **Time Extended**
36-34-5
64
Nov 3, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Observed a bag of clams stored at top portion of prep cooler, tag not kept with bag. Chef placed tag with stored clams. **Corrected On-Site**
01C-10-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed on menu " beef tartare", "salmon tartare" and "Tuna Steak (seared tuna)" offered on menu, not identified with an asterisk or symbol indicating raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. None provided at the time of inspection.
16-37-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food located in a container of salt, on shelving next to cookline. Chef replaced bowl with scooping utensil with a handle. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 76F located on kitchen prep counters and at cookline.
10-07-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board located at kitchen counter, while employee diced raw salmon. Employee removed wiping cloth **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray located at kitchen hood system.
14-73-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at all hand sink used by food employees located at kitchen, beverage station and restrooms used by food employees.
31B-04-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed food storage containers of baking soda and salt not labeled, stored at kitchen area. Chef labeled food containers. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Amalfi Trattoria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Amalfi Trattoria on file is from Feb 24, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Amalfi Trattoria?
Across the inspection record, “no plan review submitted” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Amalfi Trattoria.
How does Amalfi Trattoria compare to other restaurants in Miami Beach?
Amalfi Trattoria most recently scored 29 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami Beach average of 69.
Has Amalfi Trattoria's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Amalfi Trattoria have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Amalfi Trattoria 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 Amalfi Trattoria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Amalfi Trattoria is inspected around two times per year on average.
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