Delicious Raw

1828 Bay Rd, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Vegetarian
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
47
Score
High Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at Delicious Raw, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 5, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around five violations, down from roughly eight violations earlier in the record.

The pattern that stands out is “no paper towels”, which has been cited three times.

Restaurants in Miami Beach average 69, so Delicious Raw trails the local norm. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.

8
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 5, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed a cook crack shell eggs with gloves on finished cooking the eggs and went to another cooler and portioned cheese with the same gloves on.
12A-27-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk (62F - Cold Holding) on the front counter. As per the manager it was put approximately 15 minutes ago he put in the reach in cooler to cool it down. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed a cook rinsing his gloves with water instead of changing them.
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a cup and food debris in the front counter hand washing sink. The manager removed the items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
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 in a container of sugar. The manager inverted the scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed under the dish machine.
36-27-5
47
Oct 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed 3 spoons and a cup in the hand washing sink at the kitchen entrance.
31A-11-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic squeeze bottles not labeled.
02D-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a half empty water bottle on a cutting board.
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed several plastic containers with different grains on the floor by the ice machine.
08B-38-4
61
May 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at the mop sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-07: High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at the mop sink. **Warning** **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-07: Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** **Time Extended**
16-37-1
78
Apr 29, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
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 the chlorine sanitizer at 0.00 ppms. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at the mop sink. **Warning**
29-34-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over fish in the drawer reach in cooler. The manager moved the chicken to the bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed a staff member use the POS system and then put on gloves without washing her hands. **Warning**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - No 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 at the front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
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 the dishwasher touch dirty machine that uses chlorine to sanitize at 0.00 ppms. **Warning**
16-55-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler gasket soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
33
Dec 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
41
Mar 1, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at preparation area and front counter.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at preparation area and front counter.
31B-03-4
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water draining on floor under reach-in cooler at front counter near ovens.
29-03-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit at front counter near ovens.
05-09-4
74
Jun 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
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 and tested chlorine dish machine at 0ppm, located at kitchen area. Advise Manager to setup sink compartment manually using DDBSA- Sink and Surface Cleaner Sanitizer, until dish machine is sanitizing properly, testing at 50ppm - 100ppm, chlorine sanitizer. **Warning**
22-41-4
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. Emailed written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event to Manager. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-27-4
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/. Observed food manager certification expired for Faisha Thomas on 4/4/2023 provided by ServSafe. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided for DDBSA- Sink and Surface Cleaner Sanitizer, when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths at time of inspection. **Warning**
16-37-1
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. Emailed employee reporting agreement form to Manager. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust located at top exterior of kitchen dish machine. **Warning**
23-03-4
55
Dec 29, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment uses DDBSA- Sink and Surface Cleaner Sanitizer and Chlorine Sanitizer, no testing strips provided at the time of inspection.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located towards back kitchen area, next to two compartment sink. Manager provided paper towel. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a box of celery stored on floor, inside walk in cooler. Manager removed the box of celery stored on floor inside walk in cooler. Observed plastic storage containers of sugar, oats, lentils, and bread crumbs stored on kitchen floor, across from ice machine. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-47-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed packaged food items of "vegan egg salad" and "raw oatmeal" missing address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food, located at customer self service display cooler. **Repeat Violation**
02D-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed waffle mix container not labeled/identified, located on back counter next to waffle makers. Employee labeled container of waffle mix. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
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 handle of scooping utensil not stored above waffle mix, located on back counter next to waffle makers. Manager placed scooping utensil in an upright position. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed black-like substance on wall behind kitchen dish machine.
36-27-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed boxes of gloves stored on kitchen floor, across from ice machine. Observed boxes of plastic portion cups, paper hot cups and deli containers stored on floor next to front counter area.
25-05-4
61

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Delicious Raw last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Delicious Raw on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Delicious Raw?

Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Delicious Raw.

How does Delicious Raw compare to other restaurants in Miami Beach?

Delicious Raw most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami Beach average of 69.

Has Delicious Raw's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Delicious Raw have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Delicious Raw 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 Delicious Raw inspected?

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