Aprile Restaurant & Market
Last inspected: Apr 9, 2026
64
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Aprile Restaurant & Market, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 9, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around nine violations compared to roughly 12 violations earlier on.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
Compared to other Miami restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 9, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steak and raw chicken stored over soup at reach in cooler at kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-09: **Time Extended**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Wilmer Reis manager certification expired on 03-10-26. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-09: **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed a container of tomato sauce at reach in cooler at kitchen area missing production date, as per chef made the day prior. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-09: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board at pizza station with deep marks and not easily cleaned. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-09: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken handle on triple door reach in cooler at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-09: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
64
Apr 8, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steak and raw chicken stored over soup at reach in cooler at kitchen area. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed SEAFOOD MIX (50F - Cold Holding); COOKED PASTA (53F - Cold Holding); COOKED CHICKEN (62F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler at cook line. Observed CHOPPED GARLIC AND PARSLEY IN OIL (66F - Cold Holding); BOLOGNESE (55F - Cold Holding); TOMATO SAUCE (56F - Cold Holding); SHRIMP (54F - Cold Holding) at fliptop work station at cook line. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed SEAFOOD MIX (50F - Cold Holding); COOKED PASTA (53F - Cold Holding); COOKED CHICKEN (62F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler at cook line. Observed CHOPPED GARLIC AND PARSLEY IN OIL (66F - Cold Holding); BOLOGNESE (55F - Cold Holding); TOMATO SAUCE (56F - Cold Holding); SHRIMP (54F - Cold Holding) at fliptop work station at cook line. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Wilmer Reis manager certification expired on 03-10-26. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed a container of tomato sauce at reach in cooler at kitchen area missing production date, as per chef made the day prior. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler at cook line kitchen at 50F after leaving thermometer for five minutes. **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board at pizza station with deep marks and not easily cleaned. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken handle on triple door reach in cooler at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in cooler at front counter soiled with food debris. Observed interior of reach in cooler soiled with mold like substance at cook line at kitchen area . **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler at pizza station. **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed fish thawing in standing water at prep sink. Operator began running water over fish. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
39
Aug 4, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed drinking ice and a spoon in handwashing sink at pizza station.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed establishment missing both chlorine and quaternary test strips. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tank at pizza area no fastened properly. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed licensed displayed with date of October 1st, 2024. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed two white cutting boards at prep table grooved and not easily cleaned. Observed cutting board at pizza station grooved and not easily cleaned. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on a preparation table next to ice machine. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee at pantry station wearing bracelets while engaging in food preparation.
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at cook line engaging in food preparation without any hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed handle at triple door reach in cooler at kitchen area in poor condition.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket at reach in cooler at cook line soiled with food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in cooler at cook line soiled with food debris. Observed shelves at reach in cooker at cook line soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed cold water handle missing at handwashing sink at ware washing area. **Repeat Violation**
29-09-4
50
Apr 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored over raw fish at reach-in freezer near dish machine. Coached manager on correct proce **Repeat Violation**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at CO tanks stored at dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed most ceiling tiles missing at dry storage area ceiling. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license posted from October 1, 2024. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at pizza station cutting board. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets at reach in cooler across from kitchen cookline. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed cold water handle missing at hand washing sink at three compartment sink area. **Repeat Violation**
29-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled interior and exterior portion near door of reach-in cooler located across from cook line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hand washing sink next to three compartment sink in disrepair and not being used.
29-08-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at reach-in cooler across from cook line.
29-49-6
50
Mar 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strip available during inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: Observed no chlorine test strip available during inspection. **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Time Extended**
16-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at CO tanks stored at dry storage. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: Observed at CO tanks stored at dry storage. **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed most ceiling tiles missing at dry storage area ceiling. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: Observed most ceiling tiles missing at dry storage area ceiling. **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license posted from October 1, 2024. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: Observed license posted from October 1, 2024. **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at pizza station cutting board. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at pizza station cutting board. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee doing food preparation at cook line while wearing watch. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: Observed employee doing food preparation at pizza station while wearing bracelet. **Time Extended**
13-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets at reach in cooler across from kitchen cookline. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: Observed torn gaskets at reach in cooler across from kitchen cookline. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed cold water handle missing at hand washing sink at three compartment sink area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: Observed cold water handle missing at hand washing sink at three compartment sink area. **Time Extended**
29-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled interior of reach-in cooler located in front of cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: Observed soiled interior of reach-in cooler located in front of cook line. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of carry out containers, stored next to reach in freezer, next to front counter pizza station. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: Observed box of carry out containers, stored next to reach in freezer, next to front counter pizza station. **Time Extended**
25-05-4
55
Jan 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over heavy cream at reach-in cooler near slicer machine. Coached manager on correct procedure. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strip available during inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed training expired for Maria, Tomas, Adriana, Luz, Jose, Daniela, Glenda. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed cold water handle missing at hand washing sink at three compartment sink area. **Warning**
29-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-03-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at CO tanks stored at dry storage. **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed most ceiling tiles missing at dry storage area ceiling. **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license posted from October 1, 2024. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at pizza station cutting board. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee doing food preparation at cook line while wearing watch. **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets at reach in cooler across from kitchen cookline. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in 89F water at cook line grill. Coached manager on correct procedure. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled interior of reach-in cooler located in front of cook line. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of carry out containers, stored next to reach in freezer, next to front counter pizza station. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
25-05-4
41
Mar 28, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
50
Oct 4, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken stored in regular "Thank You" grocery bags inside reach in freezer.
14-31-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut mixed greens (50F - Cold Holding); raw beef (46F - Cold Holding) located at cooler unit across from cookline, less than 4 hours. Advised to place food items into reach in freezer for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb located at mop sink. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
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. Printed and provided to operator. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
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. Discussed and printed employee reporting agreement form, provided to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed containers of mashed sweet potatoes inside reach in cooler not date marked. As per Chef, sweet potatoes were cooked and prepared on Saturday, over the weekend.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a chemical spray bottle with a purple-like substance not labeled, stored near front counter.
41-17-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface located across from kitchen cookline.
14-33-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice located across from kitchen dish machine. Handle of scoop was removed from ice. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-08-5
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray located at kitchen cookline.
14-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets located across from kitchen cookline.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues located across from kitchen cookline. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up located on kitchen prep table near dish machine area. Employee inverted spoons.
24-18-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed pizza boxes stored on floor located at space between reach in coolers at pizza station.
25-05-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler located across from kitchen cookline.
29-49-6
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed several wiping cloths throughout kitchen not kept in sanitizer buckets.
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles of red wine, wine and oil not labeled, stored on prep cooler across from kitchen cookline. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
26
Oct 11, 2022
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
74
Aug 31, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed sushi rice (100F - Cooling). As per the manager the rice was cooked yesterday.
03D-01-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed sushi rice (100F - Cooling). As per the manager the rice was cooked yesterday.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at the two kitchen hand washing sink ps.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Establishment advertised crab on menu/menu board but served imitation crab. Observed several items identified on the menu as crab. As per the owner the menu items are made with imitation crab. **Admin Complaint**
52-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a hose connected to the sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed next to triple sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed next to the triple sink.
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at the ladies room.
32-04-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed next to the restrooms and at the front counter and pizza station.
24-05-4
Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed two spatulas between the wall and drain board in the ware washing area. The manager removed the items. **Corrected On-Site**
24-14-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed utensils in a metal pot not inverted on the back wall behind the prep reach in cooler.
24-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed several reach in coolers gaskets torn. Observed a reach in cooler handle broken next to the upright freezer.
14-11-5
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed at the entrance to the pizza station. The manager moved the item. **Corrected On-Site**
10-14-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at the entrance to the pizza station. The manager removed the scoop. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed a pizza peel being stored on top of the oven.
10-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed several reach in coolers gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in the upright refrigerator next to the cook line. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a large container of flour next to the pizza oven not labeled.
02D-01-5
23
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Aprile Restaurant & Market last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Aprile Restaurant & Market on file is from Apr 9, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Aprile Restaurant & Market?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Aprile Restaurant & Market.
How does Aprile Restaurant & Market compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Aprile Restaurant & Market most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Aprile Restaurant & Market's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Aprile Restaurant & Market have averaged around nine violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Aprile Restaurant & Market 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 Aprile Restaurant & Market inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Aprile Restaurant & Market is inspected around three times per year on average.
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