Booby Trap on the River
Last inspected: Mar 20, 2026
61
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Booby Trap on the River, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 20, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around eight violations each.
Looking across the full record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the recurring theme, flagged seven times.
Compared to other Miami restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 20, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 3 salmon thawed completely inside ROP. Operator discarded onsite. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-13-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed a leak dropping from ceiling to the left of cook line.
36-32-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed excessive cut marks on cutting board on prep tables.
14-09-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board by prep table in kitchen area.
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in cooler next to cook line. Observed exterior of cook line soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled behind cook line.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths stored on top of prep table.
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed some plastic bottles with sauces/liquids and no labels in kitchen prep area.
02D-01-5
61
Nov 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 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 beef patties over French fries inside reach in freezer.
08A-17-6
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee scratch his face and continued working with food. Coached employee on proper handwashing. Employee washed hands onsite. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-10-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided onsite. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
58
Sep 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over commercially processed sauces inside reach in cooler to the right of cook line.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper towel dispenser unable to dispense.
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container inside of handwashing sink. Operator removed it onsite. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards with excessive cut marks.
14-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in cooler doors.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple sauces in plastic containers and no labels.
02D-01-5
58
May 5, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink being used as a dump sink in kitchen entrance. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Did not observe any employee training. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pasta and rice in reach in cooler with no dat marking. As per operator food was cooked more than 24 hours ago. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed behind the cook line. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in cooler by cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed soiled interior of microwave in kitchen prep area. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of lime on the floor. Operator placed it 6 inches off the ground. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken gaskets on reach in cooler. Observed handle for prep top of reach in cooler in disrepair. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed excessive cut marks on cutting boards in kitchen area. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots not inverted or protected on drying rack by 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling in disrepair throughout kitchen. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple plastic bottles with sauces/liquid in them and no labels. **Warning**
02D-01-5
47
Jul 23, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
55
Mar 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
47
Jan 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-08: Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation** **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed several missing tiles throughout the kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-08: Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed several missing tiles throughout the kitchen. **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-08: Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Time Extended**
10-08-5
82
Oct 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 major violations. 16 minor violations.
View 24 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw salmon over bottled water in the reach in cooler. The manager removed the bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-11-5
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 via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the soda gun nozzles soiled at the bar. Observed fruit slicers soiled by the walk-in cooler.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a plastic container of detergent in the sink. The cook moved it.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Repeat Violation**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
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. Firm provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar.
31B-03-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed by the ice machines. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at the preparation reach in cooler next to the fryers. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of oranges on the walk-in cooler floor. Observed plastic water bottles on the floor at the bar. The manager had the items put on shelves. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a hole in the wall behind the ice machine next to the dish machine.
36-24-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
10-08-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Observed the walk-in cooler fan guards soiled. Observed the hood filters soiled.**Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed across from the fryers. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed two cases of cups on the floor across from the dish machines. The manager put the cases on a shelf.**Repeat Violation** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed behind the ice machines and storage racks. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic containers with different foods not labeled throughout the kitchen. Observed several plastic squeeze bottles not labeled at the cook line.
02D-01-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed old fruit on the walk-in cooler floor and debris under the refrigerators.
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed several missing tiles throughout the kitchen.
36-17-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
19
Feb 3, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed beverage stored in ice **Warning**
08B-56-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed beverage stored in ice **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. Observed cakes with no invoice **Warning**
01A-05-4
Intermediate - Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division. **Warning**
03C-89-4
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
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/ **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle of cleaner with no label **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**
51-11-4
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. **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of oranges on floor in walk in cooler Observed cases of water on floor in walk in cooler **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan guards soiled **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at bar area **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in walk in cooler and near kitchen exit to ice machines **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working containers of croutons, flour, rice with no labels **Warning**
02D-01-5
22
Aug 4, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. Observed rum cake with no invoice or proof of approved source.
01A-05-4
Intermediate - Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division.
03C-89-4
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Raw animal food cooked with non-continuous method is not identified/labeled while stored after initial heating according to written procedures.
02D-11-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed partial cooked chicken with no date mark. As per operator items were prepared on 8/3 Operator added date mark **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container with no handle used to scoop ice. Operator removed container. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Operator secured tanks **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hood vents
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of straws on floor in storage area
25-05-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Booby Trap on the River last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Booby Trap on the River on file is from Mar 20, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Booby Trap on the River?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Booby Trap on the River.
How does Booby Trap on the River compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Booby Trap on the River most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Booby Trap on the River's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Booby Trap on the River have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Booby Trap on the River 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 Booby Trap on the River inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Booby Trap on the River is inspected around three times per year on average.
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