Dm Avo
Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026
37
Score
Public records show 11 inspections at Dm Avo stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 27, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 12 violations each, up from closer to nine violations before.
Across the inspection history, “employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
The city-wide average sits at 69, which Dm Avo's 37 doesn't quite reach. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
11
Inspections
2
Critical latest
5
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 27, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed a prep cook change tasks took off gloves and put on new gloves without washing her hands.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed the license expired on 10-01-2025. The owner paid the license during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the cutting soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice melting in the hand washing sink at the front counter. The manager turned on the water and melted the ice. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed the triple sink uses quaternary sanitizer and the establishment only has chlorine test kit.
16-32-5
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed by the walk in cooler. The manager brought towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed several coffee cups on top of preparation tables. The cook removed them. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. OB the ice scoops on top of the ice machine. The manager put them on a clean tray. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. The manager hung up the mop. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
37
Aug 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed the triple sink uses quaternary sanitizer and the establishment only has chlorine test kits. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-15: Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed the triple sink uses quaternary sanitizer and the establishment only has chlorine test kits. **Warning** **Time Extended**
16-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed several food handlers wearing watches. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-15: Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed several food handlers wearing watches. **Warning** **Time Extended**
13-07-4
86
Aug 14, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 6 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 23 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef (55F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (55F - Cold Holding); cheese (55F - Cold Holding); tuna (55F - Cold Holding); chicken (55F - Cold Holding) at the cook line. As per the cook the items were put on line approximately one hour ago. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. **Warning**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed several food handlers finish a task remove their gloves and put on new gloves and begin new tasks without washing their hands. **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap.
12A-20-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a hose connected to the hand washing sink by the walk in cooler. The owner had it removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed the triple sink uses quaternary sanitizer and the establishment only has chlorine test kits. **Warning**
16-32-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the front counter and by the walk in cooler. The owner brought paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed the following food handlers working Ana, Edgar, and Jose. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the hand washing sink by the walk in cooler. The brought soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed over the oven. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. The owner removed all the beverages. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed several food handlers wearing watches. **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil in water with a temperature of 80°F. **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. The cook removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk in cooler fan guards and gasket soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. The owner removed all the beverages. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go containers stored in a box on the floor. **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed lamb in a plastic container in water defrosting. The cook turned on the cold water. **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. The dishwasher inverted the mop. **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic squeeze bottles with different liquids not labeled at the cook line. The owner had the bottles labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
16
Feb 6, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
50
Jul 11, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
32
Mar 13, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. 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. The sanitizer bucket was empty. The manager set up the triple sink to sanitize until the dish machine sanitizer is delivered. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-49-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed at the front counter.
12A-07-5
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 5 packages of tuna at a temperature of 42°F still in the vacuum.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken salad (49F - Cold Holding) at the front counter. As per the chef it was placed on line approximately 2 hours ago. It was put in the freezer for a quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled. The manager put it wash. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed next to the walk-in cooler. The manager brought towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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 5 packages of tuna at a temperature of 42°F still in the vacuum. **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a drink on a shelf over the preparation table. The manager threw it out. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of an avocados on the walk-in cooler floor. The manager put them on a self. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
37
Oct 25, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed the cook at the cook line.
12A-07-5
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 pack of tuna thawed in the vacuum.
01B-13-4
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 pack of tuna thawed in the vacuum. **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the upright cooler gasket torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed Togo containers on the floor at the cook line. The owner moved the boxes to a shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed at the cook line.
25-06-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed in the mop sink.
42-01-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed at the cook line in different spices.
14-01-5
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed large plastic containers in the ware washing area not inverted.
24-07-4
50
Jun 30, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards located at front food service prep line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-30: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof provided for food employees hired more than 60 days, Marlon H. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-30: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses located on oven door handles. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-30: **Time Extended**
10-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scooping utensils stored in standing water at 86F, located at food service prep line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-30: **Time Extended**
10-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping clothes on kitchen counters, not stored in sanitizer buckets in between uses. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-30: **Time Extended**
21-12-4
70
Jun 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Food Temperature Measuring Devices Provided and Accurate
FL-46
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
29
Dec 27, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 10/01/2022 Manager payed license during inspection, confirmation number 226032505 **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-2
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 inside reach in freezer raw chicken stored over raw beef. Employee moved raw chicken to bottom shelf under raw beef containers. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers with soy sauce stored on the Floor inside walk in cooler. Employee stored food containers six inches above the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed by steam table, Employee inverted single serve containers. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed spray hose tube by dish machine leaking.
29-11-4
61
Jul 27, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-27: During call back inspection equipment and utensils not properly air dried. **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-27: During call back inspection in use towels under cutting board observed. **Time Extended**
21-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan covers inside walk in cooler dusty. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-27: During call back inspection fan covers dusty inside walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dm Avo last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dm Avo on file is from Jan 27, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dm Avo?
Across the inspection record, “employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Dm Avo.
How does Dm Avo compare to other restaurants in Miami Beach?
Dm Avo most recently scored 37 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami Beach average of 69.
Has Dm Avo's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Dm Avo have averaged around 12 violations per visit, up from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Dm Avo 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 Dm Avo inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dm Avo is inspected around three times per year on average.
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