Arias Bites

9351 Sw 56 St, Miami, FL 33165

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Aug 19, 2024

Score

High Risk

Arias Bites has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. The most recent visit was on Aug 19, 2024. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 10 violations each, up from closer to six violations before.

When inspectors have written things up, “establishment has no written procedures for employees” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Restaurants in Miami average 74, so Arias Bites trails the local norm. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 19, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 10 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed marinated raw chicken stored on top of unwashed produce. Manager removed and stored properly. Coached manager on proper way to stored product. Provided how to store product hand out. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-04-5

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed thank you bags being used to stored raw chicken inside reach in freezer.

14-31-5

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink. Manager provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

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.

11-27-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.

31A-11-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips on premises.

16-37-1

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.

50-04-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.

31B-04-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic container with sugar not labeled on top of 3 compartment sink. Manager labeled product properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Jul 28, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Faucet at three-compartment sink does not reach all compartments.

16-20-4

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.

11-26-1

11-27-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

16-37-1

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

51-13-4

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at service window.

35B-01-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Arias Bites last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Arias Bites on file is from Aug 19, 2024. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Arias Bites?

Across the inspection record, “establishment has no written procedures for employees” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Arias Bites.

How does Arias Bites compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Arias Bites most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.

Has Arias Bites' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Arias Bites have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Arias Bites 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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