Dave & Busters
Last inspected: Apr 24, 2026
82
Score
Dave & Busters appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 24, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 15 violations to closer to four violations per visit over the last few inspections.
“Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
The city-wide average for Miami sits at 74, putting Dave & Busters on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 24, 2026
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed over front line cook 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.
06-09-1
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed potato soup thawing in standing water at prep sink.
06-01-5
82
Sep 17, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed over dishwasher area.
36-34-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed over dishwasher behind equipment at bar area.
36-73-4
86
Feb 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food Properly Stored/Protected
FL-48
64
Aug 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manuel Machado certificate expired on 07/2024. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-14: Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Raul Machado certificate expired on 07/2024. **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-14: Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Walk in cooler fan covers dusty soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-14: Walk in cooler fan covers dusty soiled. **Time Extended**
36-51-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-14: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen area. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris and grease. Trash compactor room. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-14: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris and grease. Trash compactor room. **Time Extended**
36-73-4
74
Aug 13, 2024
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 8 major violations. 21 minor violations.
View 36 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in midway bar area.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Salmon offered in the menu as a product that can ordered undercooked. **Corrected On-Site**
01D-01-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Chimichurri sauce in reach in cooler at 47° F from the previous day.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chimichurri sauce in reach in cooler at 47° F from the previous day.
03A-02-5
High Priority - unwashed produce stored on top of cooked chicken filets inside the walk in cooler.
08A-04-5
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Can of fire roasted salsa dented on the seams.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Food preparation sink has soil/old food residue.
22-35-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manuel Machado certificate expired on 07/2024.
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Container with soil residue used to store open bag of sour cream, can opener holster, food storage container soiled, reach in freezer gaskets,
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bar located by main entrance. And bar located at meetings room.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food debris in and sink Located at the end of the cooking line
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. **Corrected On-Site**
22-56-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Fish washing room.
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Manager not aware that the probe thermometer has to be at 32°F when calibrating a probe thermometer in ice water.
53A-14-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Cook line area handwashing sink water temperature was 80° F.
27-16-4
Basic - Above prep tables shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee men's restroom.
32-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Inside flour container.
14-01-5
Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Walk in cooler fan covers dusty soiled.
36-51-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Several not in use containers and equipment with heavy grease and dirt buildup.
23-24-4
Basic - Cardboard with accumulated grease used to line food-contact shelves. Food storage shelves .
14-05-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen area.
36-34-5
Basic - Containers with pickle juice stored on floor inside walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Mop sink.
29-18-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Stored inside walk in cooler shelf next to other food products.
08B-49-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Shelves used to store aluminum pans and containers across the cook line .
24-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris and grease. Trash compactor room.
36-73-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bar area located by dishwashing room.
35B-02-4
Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Above open fryer in cooking area.
38-07-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles.
25-32-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Bar area 3 compartment sink.
36-27-5
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Midway Bar area.
29-17-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer solution in bucket at 0 ppm.
21-08-4
6
Mar 13, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up at walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed Oven at cook line gasket soiled.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Fan cover at walk in cooler soiled. Observed shelves at dry storage area soiled.
23-03-4
86
Sep 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the reach in cooler located next to the hand sink in the main kitchen observed pepperoni (48F - Cold Holding), in a double container, as per chef fir about 1 hour. Employee placed pepperoni directly in the reach in cooler for a rapid cool. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-15: **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-15: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink located in the bar at front counter. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-15: **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Large cutting board in the prep line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-15: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In Both Walk in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-15: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven interior has grease accumulation in the oven located in the prep line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-15: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer at the entrance of the main kitchen has some slime accumulation on the gasket. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-15: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken Veal stock thawing in standing water in the prep sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-15: **Time Extended**
06-01-5
55
Sep 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
55
Jun 16, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
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
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Raw Animal Food Properly Separated from Each Other and RTE Food
FL-47
39
Sep 1, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored above cheese sauce in walk in cooler. Manager moved chicken to bottom poultry shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates not inverted or protected on table storage
24-05-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on floors of walk in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed soiled walk in cooler fan cover
36-50-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on floor of kitchen. Manager double bucketed sanitizer **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dave & Busters last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dave & Busters on file is from Apr 24, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dave & Busters?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Dave & Busters.
How does Dave & Busters compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Dave & Busters most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.
Has Dave & Busters' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Dave & Busters have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly 15 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Dave & Busters 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 Dave & Busters inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dave & Busters is inspected around three times per year on average.
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