Amelia's 1931
Last inspected: Sep 5, 2025
70
Score
Inspectors have visited Amelia's 1931 seven times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 5, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled”, which has been cited three times.
By comparison, the average Miami facility scores 74, putting Amelia's 1931 on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 5, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 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. Observed one employee, Adrian, started working one week ago, has not signed the food employee reporting agreement. Form was provided via email.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rusting on the shelves where food containers are stored located by the dishwashing machine.
22-31-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers wet nesting located on shelves next to large ice machine.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gasket torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed lid of container of P. Seco broken located inside walk in cooler.
14-38-4
70
May 5, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice buckets stored not inverted on top of ice machine. Operator inverted buckets. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor in prep area near ice machine. Operator cleaned water on floor. **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at hand sink in cook line.
31B-04-4
86
Jan 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef stored above raw pork inside the walk in cooler. Employee placed the pork on top or next to beef. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn by the grill.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop on top of the ice machine. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled by the grill.
23-03-4
74
Jun 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker at mop sink.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cook line.
14-09-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at kitchen area.
36-34-5
64
Nov 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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. Sent to operator via email.
11-27-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Discussed with operator proper air drying of clean equipment. operator moved to dish are to have re washed and air dried.
24-08-4
86
Feb 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored above bread ready to eat food in walk in freezer.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards soiled at reach in cooler next to wok station.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink blocked by a portable wok station next to stove in back of house.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels on hand sink opposite to wok station.
31B-02-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop not stored to dry next to prep area by exit door. Manager hung mop to air dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen area.
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed dishes at cooking window area not inverted.
24-05-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a coffee mug and water bottle on top of prep table by dish area. Manager removed them from table. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave oven soiled with food debris next to prep table.
22-08-4
50
Jul 22, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed sweet plantains (50 F - Cold Holding) As per manager less than 1 hour, moved them to bottom of reach in to rapid cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-03-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Ms Emelina Roswell foo handlers certification is expired as of 3/14/2021.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer with food debris and soiled in prep table.
22-02-4
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 tuna being thawed in walk-in cooler not being removed from original package.
06-09-1
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed food being consumed in prep area next to hand washing sink. Manager removed the food. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed air vents soiled in back of kitchen area.
36-34-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Amelia's 1931 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Amelia's 1931 on file is from Sep 5, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Amelia's 1931?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Amelia's 1931.
How does Amelia's 1931 compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Amelia's 1931 most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Amelia's 1931's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Amelia's 1931 have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Amelia's 1931 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 Amelia's 1931 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Amelia's 1931 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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