Craft South Miami
Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026
43
Score
Across the available record, Craft South Miami has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 4, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around 14 violations lately and about 18 violations before that.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 74, which Craft South Miami's 43 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
11
Inspections
3
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 4, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch. Observed in restroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-04: **Time Extended**
29-44-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Hose attached to faucet at three-compartment/food preparation/handwash sink eliminating required air gap. Observed at mop sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-04: **Time Extended**
29-45-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter attached to mop sink; no breaker. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-04: **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed dry food shelves soiled above service window. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-04: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed no label at waiter station. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-04: **Time Extended**
41-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in cooler. Observed under cook line heavily soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-04: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed under prep tables. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-04: **Time Extended**
14-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-04: **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-04: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
43
Mar 2, 2026
Routine - Food
9 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter attached to mop sink; no breaker. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-42-4
High Priority - Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch. Observed in restroom. **Warning**
29-44-4
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed 0 ppm at time of inspection. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Hose attached to faucet at three-compartment/food preparation/handwash sink eliminating required air gap. Observed at mop sink. **Warning**
29-45-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken above ice cream in walk in freezer. **Warning**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee fix hat on head with gloved hands, continued scooping ice cream with same gloves. **Warning**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed next to cook line: French fries (47F - Cold Holding); sweet potato fries (60F - Cold Holding). As per chef, less than 2 hours. Operator grabbed to place in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at flat top: caramelized onions (115F - Hot Holding). As per chef, less than 2 hours. Operator placed onto flat top, reheated to 177 before inspection ended . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sprays on counter with spices above prep table. **Warning**
41-10-4
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. Observed no form or kit; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed dry food shelves soiled above service window. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed no label at waiter station. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed phone and bag on pizza oven. Observed phone above reach in across cook line. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in cooler. Observed under cook line heavily soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed under prep tables. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-20-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen chicken thawing in sink ambiently. **Warning**
06-01-5
14
Oct 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 15 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 splitter on mop sink; no breaker. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-13: **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled shelves where dry dishes are stored. Observed knife magnet soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-13: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed fork in hand sink at bar. Observed cutting board and container stored in kitchen hand sink. All items removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-13: **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry dishes racks. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-13: **Time Extended**
22-31-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-13: **Time Extended**
51-13-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed last copy not on site. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-13: **Time Extended**
51-18-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in coolers. Observed under grill soiled surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-13: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-13: **Time Extended**
16-46-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed in kitchen under prep tables. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-13: **Time Extended**
14-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in kitchen/ bar area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-13: **Time Extended**
36-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-13: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-13: **Time Extended**
16-21-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed in kitchen under prep tables. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-13: **Time Extended**
14-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-13: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed floor soiled under and behind oven. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-13: **Time Extended**
36-01-4
37
Aug 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 20 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 splitter on mop sink; no breaker. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-13: **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled shelves where dry dishes are stored. Observed knife magnet soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-13: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed fork in hand sink at bar. Observed cutting board and container stored in kitchen hand sink. All items removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-13: **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no manager certificates available. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-13: **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry dishes racks. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-13: **Time Extended**
22-31-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed last copy not on site. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-13: **Time Extended**
51-18-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-13: **Time Extended**
16-21-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed in kitchen under prep tables. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-13: **Time Extended**
14-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-13: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed onions on floor next to mop sink. Observed ice cream on floor of walk in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-13: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed scoop in ice at bar area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-13: **Time Extended**
10-08-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-13: **Time Extended**
51-13-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in coolers. Observed under grill soiled surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-13: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-13: **Time Extended**
16-46-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed in kitchen under prep tables. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-13: **Time Extended**
14-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in kitchen/ bar area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-13: **Time Extended**
36-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-13: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-13: **Time Extended**
42-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wiping cloth used for food spills also used for other purposes. Observed under reach in cooler on floor at front counter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-13: **Time Extended**
21-30-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed floor soiled under and behind oven. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-13: **Time Extended**
36-01-4
27
Aug 12, 2025
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 4 major violations. 17 minor violations.
View 27 violations
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee handle raw chicken with gloved hands, remove gloves and begin cooking with no hand wash. Inspector explained handwashing techniques with cook, cook washed hands and began again. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-12-4
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 place poached eggs on customer plate with bare hands. Plate was tossed and re-cooked after inspector stepped in. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
09-01-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Observed employee place poached eggs on customer plate with bare hands. Plate was tossed and re-cooked after inspector stepped in. **Warning**
01B-03-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed tuna filet thawed in ROP. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line: fries (46F - Cold Holding); sweet potato fries (50F - Cold Holding); poached eggs (60F - Cold Holding). As per operator, for an hour outside of refrigeration. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter on mop sink; no breaker. **Warning**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled shelves where dry dishes are stored. Observed knife magnet soiled. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed fork in hand sink at bar. Observed cutting board and container stored in kitchen hand sink. All items removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no manager certificates available. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry dishes racks. **Warning**
22-31-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed in kitchen under prep tables. **Warning**
14-05-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen. **Warning**
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 tuna filet thawed in ROP. **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed floor soiled under and behind oven. **Warning**
36-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed onions on floor next to mop sink. Observed ice cream on floor of walk in freezer. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed scoop in ice at bar area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed across cook line. **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed last copy not on site. **Warning**
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in coolers. Observed under grill soiled surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed in kitchen under prep tables. **Warning**
14-20-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in kitchen/ bar area. **Warning**
36-02-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Wiping cloth used for food spills also used for other purposes. Observed under reach in cooler on floor at front counter. **Warning**
21-30-4
12
Mar 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
70
Nov 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
47
Apr 23, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink located next to dishwasher machine.
29-37-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed meatballs (48 F - Cold Holding); pooled eggs (50 F - Cold Holding); butter (56 F - Cold Holding) at preparation table and on top of the oven. As per operator for less than 1 hour. Operator moved the products to the reach in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed an employee started wearing gloves without washing hands. Operator was instructed that he need to wash hands first. Employee washed his hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw hamburger stored over sauces and cooked pork at walk-in cooler. Operator relocated the products. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over shell eggs at walk-in cooler. Operator rearranged the raw chicken to the bottom part of the shelves. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. As per operator for less than one hour. Operator moved the shells eggs to the reach in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residual at hand wash sink preparation area.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled at preparation area.
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 two individual packages of salmon bearing the label inside of reduced oxygen package at reach in cooler drawers. Operator open the packages. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed two boxes of French fried stored on floor at walk in freezer.**Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation**
08B-47-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator moved the handle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 67°F. Operator was informed that the utensil need to be inside of hot water at 135°F or dry.
10-07-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Operator removed the towel. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-04-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on pancakes container at reach in cooler.
16-46-4
18
Jan 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located at front counter. Paper was provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-26: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located at front counter. **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a box with French fried stored on floor at walk in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-26: Observed oil container stored on floor preparation area. **Time Extended**
08B-47-4
86
Nov 27, 2023
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in water at 69° F . Operator discarded the water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-05-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license since October 1, 2023. Operator paid the license. **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked beef and cooked vegetables and raw salmon stored over French fried at reach in cooler drawers. And observed raw chicken stored next to cooked onions at walk-in cooler. Operator relocated the products. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw hamburger at walk-in cooler. Operator relocated the products. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed diced cheese (69 F - Cold Holding); garlic in butter (69 F - Cold Holding) at preparation table. As per operator for about three hours. And cooked onions (54 F - Cold Holding) at the top of preparation reach in cooler. Operator moved the products to the reach in cooler and reach in freezer for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked onions (104 F - Hot Holding) at preparation area. As per operator for less than two hours. Operator moved the container to the grill to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
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 the food employees reporting agreement was printed and signed by employees. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed smoked salmon not identified as raw on the menu. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located at front counter. Paper was provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed above dishwasher area. **Warning**
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 raw salmon inside of ROP at reach in cooler drawers. Operator opened 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 iPhone on preparation table. Operator removed the iPhone. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a box with French fried stored on floor at walk in freezer. **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. The handle was removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Operator removed the towel. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-04-4
20
Jun 16, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Craft South Miami last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Craft South Miami on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Craft South Miami?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Craft South Miami.
How does Craft South Miami compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Craft South Miami most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Craft South Miami's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Craft South Miami have averaged around 14 violations per visit, down from roughly 18 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Craft South 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 Craft South Miami inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Craft South Miami is inspected around four times per year on average.
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