Brown Stew Kitchen
Last inspected: Mar 9, 2026
70
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Brown Stew Kitchen, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 9, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about seven violations before that.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer”, showing up five times.
Brown Stew Kitchen's latest score of 70 falls below the Miami average of 74. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 9, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw prep chicken wings on top cook white rice inside reach in cooler in kitchen area. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of grease under cooking equipment.
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer at dry storage area.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven interior soiled with food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler at kitchen area soiled with food residue.
22-16-4
70
Nov 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper inside employee bathroom ,manager provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer in storage area.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed grease residue inside oven.
22-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled with food debris at kitchen area. Manager cleaned during inspection . **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
74
Mar 3, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
67
Oct 7, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked ox tail on metal container inside reach in cooler at kitchen area it date marked. Manager labeled product during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with bleach not labeled under3 compartment sink , manager labeled product. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Manager provided paper towels during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed oven door handle soiled with grease in kitchen area.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled with grease top oven I kitchen area.
36-34-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back door. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with grease next to fryer station.
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing floor tiles at back dry storage area.
36-17-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole the wall inside employee bathroom.
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed for the chest unit at dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking faucet on 3 compartment sink.
29-11-4
50
Jan 29, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw shell eggs stored above butter located in the domestic reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
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 raw chicken stored with raw fish located in the chest freezer. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-17-6
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed for the chest unit. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
67
Jun 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
37
Nov 4, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked oxtails (47F - Cold Holding); curry chicken (47F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (47F - Cold Holding) as per operator oxtails, and chicken were cooked and placed in cooler for cooling day prior to inspection and the lettuce was cut day prior to inspection. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked oxtails (47F - Cold Holding); curry chicken (47F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (47F - Cold Holding) as per operator oxtails, and chicken were cooked and placed in cooler for cooling day prior to inspection and the lettuce was cut day prior to inspection. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in bathroom. Operator added paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup with no handle used to scoop ice. Operator removed cup. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage to ceiling tiles in back of establishment in front of bathroom **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Hole in to wall in bathroom. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in cooler across from three compartment sink. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Operator removed towel from under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-04-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Brown Stew Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Brown Stew Kitchen on file is from Mar 9, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Brown Stew Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Brown Stew Kitchen.
How does Brown Stew Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Brown Stew Kitchen most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Brown Stew Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Brown Stew Kitchen have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Brown Stew Kitchen 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 Brown Stew Kitchen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Brown Stew Kitchen is inspected around two times per year on average.
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