Byblos Miami
Last inspected: Feb 13, 2025
52
Score
Going back to 2023, Byblos Miami has five inspections in the public record. On Feb 13, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around six violations, down from roughly eight violations earlier in the record.
Across the inspection history, “old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
That's lower than the typical Miami Beach restaurant, which scores around 69. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
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Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
52
Jul 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
67
Feb 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef over fish in the walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a pot inside the hand wash sink. The cook removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed by the pizza oven.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed by the pizza oven.
31B-03-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed behind the down stairs bar.
51-11-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed next to the pizza oven.
36-01-4
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed at the down stairs bar.
10-14-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in a container of flour. The cook moved the handle. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the bar.
31B-04-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed the hand washing sink next to the pizza oven not working.
29-08-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in the upright cooler by the elevator.
29-49-6
41
Aug 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw steak over milk in the first walk in cooler.
08A-11-5
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Repeat Violation**
16-62-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the cook line. The manager brought towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a dough mixer machine in front of the hand sink in the pizza kitchen.
31A-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets torn
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler fan guard soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a large container with flour not labeled by the pizza oven.
02D-01-5
52
Jan 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cubed mozzarella cheese (48F - Cold Holding) located at top portion of prep cooler, at pizza prep station, due to double panning of food containers, less than 4 hours. Chef submerged food container in ice to maintain temperatures at 41F and below. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. None provided at time of inspection.
16-62-1
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. Provided Manager with employee reporting agreement form regarding their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses, via email.
11-26-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls with no handles, used as scooping utensils, located in storage containers of flour, stored at kitchen area.
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets at reach in cooler units, used for equipment/utensil storage, located adjacent to pizza station at kitchen area.
14-11-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed damage/hole in wall near dish machine at warewashing area. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees located near warewashing area.
31B-04-4
Basic - No hot running water at mop sink located near warewashing area, no water when hit water faucet handle is turned on, unable to take a temperature.
27-10-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to plastic food containers after cleaning, stored on shelving next to dish machine at warewashing area. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed bottom interior of reach in freezer soiled with food debris, located at kitchen area.
22-16-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hood filters located above convection oven at kitchen area.
23-03-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Byblos Miami last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Byblos Miami on file is from Feb 13, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Byblos Miami?
Across the inspection record, “old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Byblos Miami.
How does Byblos Miami compare to other restaurants in Miami Beach?
Byblos Miami most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami Beach average of 69.
Has Byblos Miami's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Byblos Miami have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Byblos Miami 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 Byblos Miami inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Byblos Miami is inspected around two times per year on average.
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