Diced 3
Last inspected: Jan 5, 2026
61
Score
Across the available record, Diced 3 has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Diced 3 was last inspected on Jan 5, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around six violations per visit versus roughly four violations earlier in the record.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “employee personal items stored”, showing up four times.
Diced 3's latest score of 61 falls below the Miami average of 74. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 5, 2026
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in warmer: diced chicken breast (119F - Hot Holding), as per operator more than 4 hours. Operator voluntarily discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in warmer: diced chicken breast (119F - Hot Holding), as per operator more than 4 hours. Operator voluntarily discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry dish rack above triple sink. Observed on knife magnet. **Repeat Violation**
22-31-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed 2 cell phones on prep table in kitchen. Operator removed the phones during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler.
14-17-4
61
Nov 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in warmer across mop sink; chicken (131F - Hot Holding). As per operator, less than 2 hours. Operator took chicken to be placed in oven to reheat.
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle under ice machine with no label.
41-17-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed steak, vegan chicken and shrimp at steam table under time with no written plan. Inspector provided operator with TPHC form. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on knife magnet. **Repeat Violation**
22-31-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed inside of ice machine soiled.
22-20-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in reach in outside if walk in.
14-69-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed bucket on prep table next to blenders. Operator placed under counter top. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
55
Jul 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on knife rack above triple sink. Observed on dry storage rack next to hand sink at kitchen entrance.
22-31-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed in men's restroom.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed above reach in freezer outside of walk in.
36-34-5
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed rubber mats next to hand sink on dry storage rack; splash zone.
24-27-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed next to hand sink at kitchen entrance.
36-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cup at front counter above prep table. Operator moved during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at reach in next to dry storage rack.
14-69-4
67
Jan 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm). Employee discarded solution, replaced empty gallon and retest Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm). **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bag stored next to single service bowls. Operator removed the bag. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm). Observed on prep table at prep area. Operator discarded the solution and replenish with new solution, retest Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
78
Sep 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Guacamole (47 F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler front line. As per operator for three hours. Operator moved the product to the walk in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed purple cutting board has cut marks no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting at shelves next to three compartment sink.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler gasket in disrepair. And reach in cooler gasket torn.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed in use utensil touching diced tomatoes at reach in cooler front line. Manager removed the handle. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from faucet at three compartment sink.
29-11-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed backpack and iPhone at preparation table. Operator relocated the personal items. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
64
Apr 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed the dressing with yogurt under time control. The written procedures was provided. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-22: No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed the dressing with yogurt under time control. The written procedures was provided. **Time Extended**
03F-10-5
90
Feb 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 0 ppm). Operator added quaternary sanitizer. Final concentration 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-42-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed broccoli (48 F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler front counter. As per operator for less than 2 hours. Managed moved the product to the walk in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-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. The form was provided. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed the dressing with yogurt under time control. The written procedures was provided. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03F-10-5
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. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0 ppm). **Warning**
21-08-4
47
Aug 24, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
55
Feb 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in the walk in cooler raw chicken over raw steak. The manager moved the steak to a new location **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed a open plastic cup with water without a cover or straw at the smoothie preparation area
12B-12-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the gasket of the door of the front counter reach in cooler in disrepair Observed part of the gasket of the walk in cooler missing **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
10-08-5
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 at the front counter reach in cooler tongs handles touching the shredded lettuce
10-01-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed a Thursday date on a product cut today Monday. The manager replaced the lable. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
67
Jul 15, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the gaskets of the front reach in cooler in disrepair
14-11-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed sauces in plastic containers stored on the floor of the reach in cooler
08B-47-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed chocking poster to operator.
51-13-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Diced 3 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Diced 3 on file is from Jan 5, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Diced 3?
Across the inspection record, “employee personal items stored” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Diced 3.
How does Diced 3 compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Diced 3 most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Diced 3's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Diced 3 have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Diced 3 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Diced 3 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Diced 3 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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