Avo Miami Grove
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
30
Score
Across the available record, Avo Miami Grove has five inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Mar 5, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around eight violations to closer to 15 violations.
Looking across the full record, “no currently certified food service manager on duty” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
The city-wide average sits at 74, which Avo Miami Grove's 30 doesn't quite reach. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
5
Inspections
3
Critical latest
3
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 5, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1 dented can of corn. Operator segregated to discard.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator replaced empty container and primed machine new Dishwasher (Chlorine 50ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at kitchen prep counter garlic in oil (63F - Cold Holding). As per operator less than 2 hours.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Juice packaged in the establishment that has not been specifically processed to prevent, reduce, or eliminate the presence of pathogens not bearing a warning label. Observed at lobby beverage coolers for prepared onsite assorted fruit and wellness juice not bearing the warning label. Operator began to print and place warning labels onto items.**Repeat Violation** **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
02D-12-1
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 7 employees present engaging in food preparation with no certified manager present.
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed container of whit substance not label at prep counter shelf. As per chef was salt. Operator placed label. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-02-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at reach in freezer where açaí is stored. Operator began to clean during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at walls above hand sink at cook line.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed stored in mop bucket at dry storage area.
42-01-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed for to go boxes along prep counter. Operator inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed dishwasher rinsing soiled items in sanitizer step of three compartment sink.
16-13-5
Basic - Floor in disrepair. Observed for walk in cooler metal floors that area lifting and broken causing a tripping hazard.
36-17-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed for floors in walk in cooler.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed at dry storage area boxes of bananas stored on floor. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed throughout, utensils in standing water of 72F. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
30
Oct 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-20: At time of callback inspection still observed no certified manager present with 5+ employees present. **Time Extended**
53A-05-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed for employee at cook line engaging in food preparation. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-20: At time of callback inspection still observed. **Time Extended**
13-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed at handwash sink at cook line clogged and unable to drain. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-20: **Time Extended**
29-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed at cook line to go food boxes not stored properly from overhead contaminates. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-20: At time of callback inspection still observed boxes not inverted. **Time Extended**
25-06-4
78
Oct 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at dry storage area standing reach in freezer packages of raw lamb racks stored over bags of fries. **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed no dare of preparation on self serve prepared onsite juices and wellness shots at lobby beverage coolers. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Juice packaged in the establishment that has not been specifically processed to prevent, reduce, or eliminate the presence of pathogens not bearing a warning label. Observed at lobby beverage coolers for prepared onsite assorted fruit and wellness juice not bearing the warning label. **Warning**
02D-12-1
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed at prep area bowls on table not stored in a manner with over head protection. **Warning**
24-05-4
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 container of frozen tuna at reach in cooler not removed from packaging. Operator began to remove from packaging. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed for employee at cook line engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-04-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed at dry storage area plastic gallon of cooking oil stored on floor. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at front counter ice bin. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed at handwash sink at cook line clogged and unable to drain. **Warning**
29-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed at cook line to go food boxes not stored properly from overhead contaminates. **Warning**
25-06-4
45
May 1, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 1, 2022
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 chicken stored above raw fish ceviche in the reach in cooler by the cook line. The operator removed the chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed small plastic container with no handle using with sugar. The operator removed the container. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen ceiling vents dusty.
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Avo Miami Grove last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Avo Miami Grove on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Avo Miami Grove?
Across the inspection record, “no currently certified food service manager on duty” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Avo Miami Grove.
How does Avo Miami Grove compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Avo Miami Grove most recently scored 30 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Avo Miami Grove's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Avo Miami Grove have averaged around 15 violations per visit, up from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Avo Miami Grove 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 Avo Miami Grove inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Avo Miami Grove is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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