Amazonica
Last inspected: Mar 13, 2026
50
Score
The health department has logged four inspections at Amazonica, the earliest from 2025. The most recent report on file is from Mar 13, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around eight violations lately compared to roughly three violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “observed water purifier installed” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Amazonica's latest score of 50 falls below the Aventura average of 76. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
6
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 13, 2026
Routine - Food
6 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Observed water purifier installed on Hand wash sink nozzle. Advised person in charge that hand washing sink cannot be used for any other purposes other than handwashing and that Purifier must be removed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink in ware wash area blocked by reach in cooler. Advised that sink must be accessible for employee use at all times. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in ware wash area. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-05-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Warning**
31B-04-4
50
Nov 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Observed establishment open and Operating at time of inspection with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license as of 10/1/25.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Observed water purifier installed on Hand wash sink nozzle. Advised person in charge that hand washing sink cannot be used for any other purposes other than handwashing. Purifier must be removed.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink in ware wash area not accessible for employee use at all times due to plastic containers being stored inside.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line read in cooler shelf.
14-05-4
Basic - Observed case of water and soda stored on floor.
08B-38-4
58
Jun 13, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
May 22, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utility sink being used as a Handwash sink that does not provide water through a mixing valve or combination faucet. Dish soap, sink stopper and sponge observed inside sink. Also, observed Faucet has the capability to connect a hose. Sink is located in warewash area next to 3 compartment. **Warning**
31A-11-4
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 at licensing inspection plans on file not reflecting current layout of establishment. Unapproved Portable hand washing sink with water tank and portable water heater added. No hand washing sink located in spot previously approved behind front counter and in ware wash area. No approved variance on file and establishment notified the division/ plan review that hard plumbing would be installed to support all sinks. "9) Location does not need a variance for portable water tanks for hand sink and warewashing, due to kiosks stated permanently plumbed into mall public potable water service from the municipality provided by Aventura Mall. If kiosk is not permanently plumbed into the Avendtura Mall public potable water system provide by municipality, this kiosk will require an approved variance and will be required to go through the plan review process with all the minimum requirements to be submitted to plan reviewer for a variance to be submitted. Inspector to verify upon licensing inspection." **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Observed utility sink being used as a Handwash sink that does not provide water through a mixing valve or combination faucet. Sink is located in warewash area next to 3 compartment and not reflected on approved plans. **Warning**
27-05-5
Basic - Observed unapproved portable handwashing sink with water tank and portable water heater used in establishment. No approved variance on file and establishment notified the division/ plan review that hard plumbing would be installed to support all sinks. "9) Location does not need a variance for portable water tanks for hand sink and warewashing, due to kiosks stated permanently plumbed into mall public potable water service from the municipality provided by Aventura Mall. If kiosk is not permanently plumbed into the Avendtura Mall public potable water system provide by municipality, this kiosk will require an approved variance and will be required to go through the plan review process with all the minimum requirements to be submitted to plan reviewer for a variance to be submitted. Inspector to verify upon licensing inspection." **Warning**
29-07-5
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed 3 compartment sink next to utility sink being used as a Handwash sink exposed to splash. Splashguard must be installed. **Warning**
24-27-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Amazonica last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Amazonica on file is from Mar 13, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Amazonica?
Across the inspection record, “observed water purifier installed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Amazonica.
How does Amazonica compare to other restaurants in Aventura?
Amazonica most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Aventura average of 76.
Has Amazonica's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Amazonica have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Amazonica 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.
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