Combo Kitchen of Brickell
Last inspected: Nov 19, 2025
52
Score
Combo Kitchen of Brickell appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Nov 19, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near 10 violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
Compared to other Miami restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed a dented can of tomato paste at dry storage.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired October 1, 2025.
50-17-3
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed handless portion cup used to serve birria sauce at steam table. Employee removed said item. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed two white cutting boards at cook line with deep marks and not easily cleaned.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic and metal containers at warewashing area wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of fry oil stored on the floor at dry storage.
08B-38-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed front panel of reach in cooler heavily soiled with grease debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler /Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves of reach in cooler at cook line across from flattop soiled with mold like substance.
22-16-4
52
Feb 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
30
Oct 22, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked pork sauce with date marking exceeding 7 days at walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: **Time Extended**
01B-24-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed oven mitts soiled at preparation area. Observed stored knives soiled at preparation area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed establishment utilizing chlorine and only quaternary ammonium test kit available. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: **Time Extended**
16-32-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training for Yani, Patricia and Fishonda expired. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: **Time Extended**
53B-05-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook not wearing hair restraint while cooking chicken. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: **Time Extended**
13-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed bathroom door not self closing. Observed gaps at top and bottom of bathroom door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with food debris near chest freezer across from 3 compartment sink. Observed wall and floor heavily soiled with old food debris near fryer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from faucet when valves are off at front area. Also observed water leaking from fan inside walk in cooler into plastic bucket on floor. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed can opener holster soiled at preparation area. Observed shelves underneath grill heavily soiled with old food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed water leaking from ceiling into plastic bucket on floor inside walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: **Time Extended**
08B-36-4
45
Oct 16, 2024
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook handle raw chicken and then changed gloves and began handling cooked chicken at cook line. Person in charge discussed proper hand washing procedures with cook. Cook washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed refried beans (75F - Hot Holding); rice (72F - Hot Holding), yellow rice (70F - Hot Holding) at steam table. As per person in charge, product placed at steam table 1 hour prior. Discussed reheating procedures for hot holding with person in charge. Person in charge began reheating products to 165F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked pork sauce with date marking exceeding 7 days at walk in cooler. **Warning**
01B-24-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked pork sauce with date marking exceeding 7 days at walk in cooler. **Warning**
02C-01-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training for Yani, Patricia and Fishonda expired. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink at ware washing area. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed oven mitts soiled at preparation area. Observed stored knives soiled at preparation area. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed establishment utilizing chlorine and only quaternary ammonium test kit available. **Warning**
16-32-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink at ware washing area. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed bathroom door not self closing. Observed gaps at top and bottom of bathroom door. **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook not wearing hair restraint while cooking chicken. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed water leaking from ceiling into plastic bucket on floor inside walk in cooler. **Warning**
08B-36-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed can opener holster soiled at preparation area. Observed shelves underneath grill heavily soiled with old food debris. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with food debris near chest freezer across from 3 compartment sink. Observed wall and floor heavily soiled with old food debris near fryer. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from faucet when valves are off at front area. Also observed water leaking from fan inside walk in cooler into plastic bucket on floor. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-11-4
23
Feb 13, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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. Provided during inspection. Operator posted. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of microwave soiled. Observed can opener blade soiled.
22-02-4
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 during inspection. Operator signed. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
23-03-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed at hand sink.
29-11-4
58
Aug 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
78
Feb 21, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of ice machine soiled. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed wiping cloth towels stored in hand sink.
31A-09-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
21-10-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
74
Jul 13, 2022
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone above prep line.
40-06-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filter soiled. Observed walk in cooler fan cover soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled wall by the mop sink in back area.
36-27-5
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Combo Kitchen of Brickell last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Combo Kitchen of Brickell on file is from Nov 19, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Combo Kitchen of Brickell?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Combo Kitchen of Brickell.
How does Combo Kitchen of Brickell compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Combo Kitchen of Brickell most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Combo Kitchen of Brickell's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Combo Kitchen of Brickell have averaged around 10 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Combo Kitchen of Brickell 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 Combo Kitchen of Brickell inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Combo Kitchen of Brickell is inspected around two times per year on average.
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