Bird Bowl
Last inspected: Jan 30, 2026
90
Score
Bird Bowl has been inspected nine times since 2022. On Jan 30, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about six violations before that.
Across the inspection history, “working containers of food removed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Miami restaurant scores 74. The record reflects steady performance over time.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 30, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used to line shelves in back prep area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-05-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal bag store next to slicer in back prep area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
90
Aug 5, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Jul 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice inside hand wash station locate at the bar. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup used as a scoop inside bin of rice in back prep area. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in pizza cooler in back prep area with soiled gaskets.
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall located next to dish machine with soiled reside. Observed wall behind main cook line soiled.
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed clear squeeze bottles located at the cook line containing oil and water not labeled. Operator labeled immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
74
Mar 7, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
86
Feb 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
52
Sep 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed marinara sauce (116F - Hot Holding) at cook line as per operator for 3 hours. Operator reheated marinara sauce for final temperature of 165F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink at front counter.
31B-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clean containers wet nesting on shelf in dish area
24-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of walk in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Observed utensils stored inside container with sanitizer at prep table in front of cook line.
10-18-5
Basic - Observed exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside at back door by walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted.
14-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of flour not labeled underneath prep table in pizza prep area and containers of sugar and salt not labeled at front counter on top of sauce refrigerator.
02D-01-5
58
Mar 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
74
Jul 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cart stored in front of hand sink at front kitchen area. Manger removed cart. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink at cookline.
31B-03-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with out hair restraint at cook line.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed at ware washing area.
24-08-4
Basic - Exterior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at back kitchen area.
14-34-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes containing oil at storage area on floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at walk in freezer at kitchen area next to cookline.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed grease and food debris in oven at cook line.
22-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed pizza boxes stored on floor at back kitchen area.
25-05-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed pork ribs thawing at room temperature near cookline. Advised manager to place product underneath cool running water or take to walk in cooler.
06-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed top of dish machine soiled at ware washing area.
16-21-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed no chains on co2 tanks at back kitchen area.
51-11-4
50
Oct 25, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bird Bowl last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bird Bowl on file is from Jan 30, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bird Bowl?
Across the inspection record, “working containers of food removed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Bird Bowl.
How does Bird Bowl compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Bird Bowl most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.
Has Bird Bowl's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Bird Bowl have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Bird Bowl means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Bird Bowl inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bird Bowl is inspected around three times per year on average.
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