Ciao Ristorante

16347 Sw 88 St, Miami, FL 33196

Italian

Last inspected: Apr 24, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Ciao Ristorante appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. On Apr 24, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

“Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Ciao Ristorante's latest score of 78 sits above the Miami average of 74. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 24, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a bottle of alcohol stored next to pasta machine. Operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed chlorine sanitizer strip expired since 2024.

16-37-1

Oct 27, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade paper towel lining container of cilantro. Operator removed paper towel. **Corrected On-Site**

14-86-1

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training completed by unapproved provider for all employees.

53B-03-5

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn across from cook line.

14-11-5

May 8, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of flour not labeled under pizza ovens. Operator labeled container. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Feb 10, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Dec 11, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon stored over fresh peppers and basil. Operator swapped order. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed beef carpaccio on menu not identified as raw.

02B-01-5

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on container at drying rack.

16-46-4

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in walk in cooler with rust.

14-17-4

Jun 12, 2024

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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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. Observed two Mahi-Mahi filets with an internal temperature of 35° F. still in the vacuum. The owner cut the corners of the vacuum bags. **Corrected On-Site**

06-09-1

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. The cook removed the towels. **Corrected On-Site**

21-04-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

16-46-4

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed in the dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**

36-37-5

Mar 15, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-15: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Time Extended**

36-37-5

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with choking poster via email. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-15: No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with choking poster via email. **Time Extended**

51-13-4

Mar 8, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Oct 28, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-28: Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. **Time Extended**

29-34-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ciao Ristorante last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ciao Ristorante on file is from Apr 24, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ciao Ristorante?

Across the inspection record, “old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Ciao Ristorante.

How does Ciao Ristorante compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Ciao Ristorante most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.

Has Ciao Ristorante's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ciao Ristorante have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Ciao Ristorante means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Ciao Ristorante inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Ciao Ristorante is inspected around three times per year on average.

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