Black Panther
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026
52
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Black Panther, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 28, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 12 violations each, up from closer to seven violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance”, which has been cited five times.
By comparison, the average Miami facility scores 74, putting Black Panther on the weaker side. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 28, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed beef over shrimp inside walk in cooler. Operator placed them in proper order onsite. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed chicken inside thank you bag inside reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-31-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided onsite. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair throughout establishment. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed soiled interior of microwave.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in cooler.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
52
Jul 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed frozen chicken inside "thank you" bags inside reach in freezer in kitchen area.
14-31-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed quaternary test strips which expired June 2024.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at mens restroom.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed in men's restroom.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust inside microwave by front counter area.
22-31-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked rice, cooked beans, and cooked chicken inside reach in cooler with no date marking. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance in the interior of ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-6
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license which Expired on Oct 1, 2024 displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed excessive cut marks on cutting boards in kitchen prep area.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken gaskets on multiple reach in cooler doors throughout establishment.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair throughout establishment.
36-17-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall inside men's restroom behind toilet. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in both restrooms, as well as handwashing sinks throughout establishment. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in cooler in kitchen area. Observed hood system cover soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed pico de gallo stored in reach in cooler uncovered. Operator placed cover onsite.
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled wall behind microwave in kitchen area.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple plastic containers with liquid/sauces in them and no labels.
02D-01-5
26
Feb 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef in reach in cooler in the back of house. Employee switched them, placing the chicken underneath. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink in coffee bar being used to store limes. Operator moved limes into a container after washing them. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked rice with no date marked, as per operator rice was cooked yesterday morning. Operator placed dates on cooked rice. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance in ice machine by coffee bar. As per operator, they've had it off since last night and have someone coming to clean it this week.
22-20-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no cover on waste receptacle in women's restroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall in disrepair in men's restroom underneath toilet.
36-24-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing signs in either mens or women's bathroom, also missing from multiple hand sinks throughout establishment.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in cooler by coffee bar. Observed hood system cover accumulated with excessive grease. Observed wall behind cook line soiled.
23-03-4
55
Oct 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed meat in a shopping bag in the chest freezer.
14-31-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler gasket torn at the cook line.
14-11-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in both restrooms the bar area and kitchen.**Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
74
Jun 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. 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 the certification expired on 05-03-2024. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a water bottle on tomatoes in the reach in cooler by the cook line. The cook discarded it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of water bottles on the floor in the back room. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in the men's and ladies restrooms and kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood and the hood fire system solid. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-17-4
64
Jan 4, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 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. Form provided.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in both restrooms. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
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. Form provided. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at both restrooms. Sign provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-04-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
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 both restrooms.
32-04-4
58
Mar 28, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese (45F - Cold Holding); ham (45F - Cold Holding) as per operator items were in cooler for approximately 5 hours.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken over containers of milk
08A-02-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cheese (45F - Cold Holding); ham (45F - Cold Holding) as per operator items were in cooler for approximately 5 hours.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in mens and womens bathroom
31B-02-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit in kitchen area
05-09-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with poster
51-13-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed spray bottle of lemon juice with no label
02D-01-5
43
Sep 20, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Black Panther last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Black Panther on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Black Panther?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Black Panther.
How does Black Panther compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Black Panther most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Black Panther's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Black Panther have averaged around 12 violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Black Panther 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 Black Panther inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Black Panther is inspected around two times per year on average.
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