Butcher Shop
Last inspected: Nov 18, 2025
43
Score
Inspectors have visited Butcher Shop seven times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Nov 18, 2025. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around seven violations to closer to 11 violations per visit.
“Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.
That's lower than the typical Miami restaurant, which scores around 74. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
7
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 18, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of prescription medication stored on top of container of bread at front counter. Operator removed medicine. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 10/1/2025
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fried pork belly (110F - Hot Holding); cooked ribs (100F - Hot Holding) at steam table, as per operator for less than 30 mins. Operator opting to use time as public health control for items. Provided operator with form.
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment utilizing time as public health control for fried pork belly, pork shoulder, and ribs, no written procedures. Provided operator with form.
03F-10-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles dusty above cook line. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed knife stored between wall and hand sink in dish area. **Repeat Violation**
24-14-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At front counter. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging on oven door. Operator removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed dry soiled towel on prep table in kitchen area.
21-10-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. At walk in cooler.
14-17-4
43
Jul 8, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork shoulder (49F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler. As per operator since previous day.
03A-02-5
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 pork shoulder (49F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler. As per operator since previous day.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink in kitchen area. Operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining shelves inside walk in cooler.
14-05-4
Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed knife stored between wall and hand sink in kitchen area. Operator removed knife. **Corrected On-Site**
24-14-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At front counter
14-09-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle. Operator removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towel under cutting board at front counter. Operator removed towel. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand sink next to triple sink. Operator placed sign. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood soiled in kitchen area
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar not labeled at coffee station. Operator labeled sugar **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent soiled near hood in kitchen
36-34-5
43
Jan 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed black beans (96F - Hot Holding) at stove top. As per operator for less than 2 hours.
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed onions and a sponge stored inside hand sink next to triple sink. Operator removed onions and sponge. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At front counter.
14-09-4
Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed knife stored between wall and hand sink. Operator removed knife. **Corrected On-Site**
24-14-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloth under cutting board at front counter. Operator removed cloth. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand sink at front counter. Operator placed hand wash sign. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed hand sink next to triple sink draining very slowly
29-20-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled inside walk in cooler.
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed two containers of sugar not labeled under prep table and at coffee station. Operator labeled products. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
52
Oct 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled. During the inspection employee cleaned it. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable, located at front counter.
14-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer, located at dry storage.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed kitchen tong on oven handle. During the inspection employee removed item. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-20-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues, located at front counter. During the inspection employee cleaned it. **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
74
Apr 30, 2024
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
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Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed one case of lime on the floor, located at dry storage. Operator removed items and placed it correctly.
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fans guard soiled. Hood systems soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Observed cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable, located at front counter.
14-09-4
Basic - Observed ice buildup in chest freezer, located at dry storage.
14-69-4
Basic - Observed walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
74
Feb 5, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
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. Discussed with operator and provided email form. Operator printed forms and provided signed forms. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
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. Discussed with operator and provided email handout. Operator printed handout, and placed it at kitchen wall. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, located at front counter. Operator provided new paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed oven handles soiled.
23-24-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable, located at front counter.
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed condensed milk bucket stored on the floor, located at dry storage. Operator removed items, and placed then correctly.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filter soiled. Observed reach in freezer gaskets soiled, located at dry storage.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior doors have accumulation of soil residues, located at front counter.
22-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
50
Aug 11, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Butcher Shop last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Butcher Shop on file is from Nov 18, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Butcher Shop?
Across the inspection record, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Butcher Shop.
How does Butcher Shop compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Butcher Shop most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Butcher Shop's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Butcher Shop have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Butcher Shop 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 Butcher Shop inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Butcher Shop is inspected around two times per year on average.
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