Craft Midtown
Last inspected: Jan 20, 2026
23
Score
Inspectors have visited Craft Midtown seven times, with records going back to 2023. Craft Midtown was last inspected on Jan 20, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 24 violations per visit lately, up from roughly 17 violations before.
Looking across the full record, “ice buildup in walk-in freezer” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
By comparison, the average Miami facility scores 74, putting Craft Midtown on the weaker side. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
7
Inspections
2
Critical latest
4
Major latest
15
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 20, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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 one raw tuna Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged and 5 packages of raw salmon thawing at walk in cooler since day before.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed a container with raw smoked salmon stored above RTE wash green mix container. Manager stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee discarded milk at hand sink bar area. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
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. Observed employee Celeste Ruiz hired less than 60 days. Provided form and manager printed and employee read and signed. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink by ware washing area.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed Soap dispenser at handwash sink unable to dispense soap at front cook line. **Repeat Violation**
31B-06-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle stored inside semolina by pizza station. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed Carbon dioxide/helium tanks by entrance kitchen not secured. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled and dusty by prep area above pizza station and ware washing area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
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 one raw tuna Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged and 5 packages of raw salmon thawing at walk in cooler since day before.
06-09-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of fries stored on floor by walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle touching ice by bar. Employee stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils at cook line inside a container with standing water at 73°F. Employee discarded and stored in hot water 140°F. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler soiled across cook line.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a box of SS pans and SS lids stored on floor by dry storage.
25-05-4
Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed SS straws not individually wrapped at bar counter.
25-27-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses at coffee bar. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic squeeze bottle with cooking oil and one with water not labeled at cook line. Observed salt container not labeled at prep table near oven pizza.
02D-01-5
23
Sep 17, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 17 minor violations.
View 25 violations
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee grab brownie RTE with bare hands. Employee discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
09-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs container stored over bread container at reach in cooler across cook line. Employee stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat food contaminated by employee under restriction/exclusion. See stop sale. Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee grab brownie RTE with bare hands. Employee discarded.
01B-11-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed green cutting board by can opener area.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a container stored inside hand sink bar area. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at hand sink bar area. Observed no paper towel at hand sink by cook line. Employee provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink bar area. **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed soap dispenser by cook line unable to dispense soap.
31B-06-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop touching ice bar area. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled by cook line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in shelves by ware washing area with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed utensils by cook line prep table.
24-18-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed SS not inverted by cook line. Employee inverted. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cloth stored by prep area by cook line and bar area. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl not handle stored inside sugar container by storage area. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO not secured at bar area. And entrance to back kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled above by oven pizza area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee cup with coffee stored near clean plates at coffee station. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal phone stored on prep table by cook line.
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a bracelet while preparing food.
13-07-4
17
Feb 11, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 19 minor violations.
View 26 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored next to cut tomatoes at reach in cooler front counter. Observed raw chicken and raw beef stored over fries at walk in freezer. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fries (56F - Cold Holding) stored near grill at cook line. As per employee less than 1 hour. Employee stored at reach in cooler for rapid chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at hand sink cook line. Observed no paper at hand sink ware washing area. Observed no paper at hand sink at bar area. Employee provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink ware washing area. Employee provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled across storage dry area. Employee took it to three compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed Carbon dioxide/helium tanks at back kitchen entrance and bar area. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed above ware washing area.
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling at pizza station area and ware washing area.
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 00ppm). Employee had set up three compartment sink.
16-55-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed one employee in food preparation at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed a total of 44 seating and the license is approved for 12 seating. **Repeat Violation**
51-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil containers stored on floor at pizza station area. Employee stored 6 inches off floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored above ice machine not protected. Employee took ice scoop to be cleaned and stored inside ice machine. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-12-5
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 utensils stored inside flour and sugar containers with handle touching the product at storage area. Employee stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored inside container with standing water 114°F at cook line grill. Employee started reheating the water. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed cloth under cutting board at preparation table near storage dry area.
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled and slime across cook line front counter.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service plastic lid and bowls stored on floor at dry storage area. Employee removed from floor during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service bowls not inverted at cook line.
25-06-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at preparation table front counter and cook line. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt container and squeeze bottles of water and cooking oil not labeled at cook line front counter.
02D-01-5
17
Sep 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 10 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed a splitter at mop sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-27: At time of callback inspection Observed a splitter at mop sink. **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-27: Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Time Extended**
16-21-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed three ceiling tiles with holes at preparation area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-27: Observed three ceiling tiles with holes at preparation area. **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a personal phone on top of cutting board on preparation area at front counter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-27: Observed a personal phone on top of cutting board on preparation area at front counter. **Time Extended**
40-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn at front counter and walk in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-27: Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn at front counter and walk in freezer. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed a total of 44 seating and the license is approved for 12 seating. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-27: Observed a total of 44 seating and the license is approved for 12 seating. **Time Extended**
51-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-27: Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on top of ice machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-27: Observed ice scoop stored on top of ice machine. **Time Extended**
10-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete in pizza station. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-27: Observed unsealed concrete in pizza station. **Time Extended**
36-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from the faucet at three compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-27: At time of callback inspection Observed water leaking from the faucet at three compartment sink. **Time Extended**
29-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towel on top of cutting board on preparation area on front counter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-27: **Time Extended**
21-12-4
52
Jul 16, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 11 major violations. 19 minor violations.
View 35 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 2 dented cans of tomatoes sauce at shelf at storage area. Manager segregated the cans to be discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken and raw salmon stored over bottles juices. Manager relocated the product correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed French fries (62F - Cold Holding) at preparation table next to the grill. As per operator less than 30 minutes. Operator moved the product to reach in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle with alcohol hanging on the can opener. Operator removed the spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed a splitter at mop sink. **Warning**
29-42-4
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. Clean up of vomiting and diarrheal even form was provided. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. Manager send can opener to three compartment sink to be cleaned. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a container and food residue inside hand sink at front counter. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed the manager Agustina no proof of manager certificate. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed smoked salmon on Verde in the menu not identified as raw. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at hand sink at front counter. Operator provided paper towel. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed an employee Camila hired more than 60 days no proof of training. **Warning**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked beef at reach in cooler with no date marked. As per operator was made 2 days ago. **Warning**
02C-02-5
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in front at three compartment sink and bar area. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed three ceiling tiles with holes at preparation area. **Warning**
36-32-5
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 a salmon bearing a label inside of reduced oxygen package at reach in cooler and walk in cooler. Operator cut the individual packages. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a personal phone on top of cutting board on preparation area at front counter. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee with bracelet in preparation area. **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn at front counter and walk in freezer. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed a total of 44 seating and the license is approved for 12 seating. **Warning**
51-09-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed containers with pizza dough on floor at walk in cooler and French fries boxes on floor at walk in freezer. Manager started to relocate the containers and relocate the French fries boxes. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bottles of ice tea stored on floor under shelf storage area. Operator relocated plastic bottles. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on top of ice machine. **Warning**
10-12-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 5 tongs stored at oven handle at preparation area at front counter. **Warning**
10-20-4
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 utensils handle touching brown sugar and salt. Manager removed the utensils. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed plastic utensils stored in standing water 83F. Operator moved the utensils to a dry container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete in pizza station. **Warning**
36-02-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from the faucet at three compartment sink. **Warning**
29-11-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towel on top of cutting board on preparation area on front counter. **Warning**
21-12-4
6
Jan 17, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 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.
11-27-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Kitchen.
36-36-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bathroom and front counter area.
31B-04-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Dishwasher area.
36-27-5
78
Feb 10, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Craft Midtown last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Craft Midtown on file is from Jan 20, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Craft Midtown?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in walk-in freezer” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Craft Midtown.
How does Craft Midtown compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Craft Midtown most recently scored 23 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Craft Midtown's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Craft Midtown have averaged around 24 violations per visit, up from roughly 17 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Craft Midtown 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 Craft Midtown inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Craft Midtown is inspected around two times per year on average.
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