Doya
Last inspected: Jan 22, 2026
29
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Doya, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 22, 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 10 violations each, up from closer to seven violations before.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
That's lower than the typical Miami restaurant, which scores around 74. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
5
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 22, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee partake on multiple task without changing gloves.
12A-09-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee placed gloves on without washing hands. Instructed employee on proper method.
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitizer bucket store at handisnk next to cook like.
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 no chlorine test kit for dish-machine.
16-32-5
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
02B-01-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed near walk in cooler.
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled throughout preparation area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed oil container under handsink at kitchen not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.
08B-47-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket soiled at reach in cooler across walk in cooler.
23-03-4
Basic - Observed Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled throughout preparation area. Observed wall soiled by dishwasher area. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
29
Aug 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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 beef at reach in cooler near walk in cooler.
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed food manger certificate for Matteo Villarini expired on 2/12/2023.
53A-03-7
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. Observed all food handler certificate expired on 7/11/2025.
53B-05-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan cover soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled throughout preparation area. Observed wall soiled by dishwasher area.
36-27-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled throughout preparation area.
36-34-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign by handisnk near walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
55
Jan 29, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash station located near front counter area. Operator restocked. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink located near front counter area. Operator restocked. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed kitchen utensils in stand water at 74F near rice cooker and cook line. Operator discarded water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign located at hand wash sink near pizza station.
31B-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed straws located at bar area not covered.
25-06-4
70
Aug 13, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed spoon and tongs inside hand wash sink near ware wash area. Operator removed immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit for dish machine.
16-37-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine interior soiled.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents above walk in cooler soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside walk in freezer.
14-69-4
70
Apr 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice inside hand wash sink near cook line. Operator removed immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test kit for three compartment quaternary sink and chlorine dish washer. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance inside ice machine in back area.
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 dish washing machine sanitizing at Chlorine - 0PPM. Advised operator to setup three compartment sink. Service call has been placed and tech arrived and began repairs. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-55-4
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed two ice buckets on floor near ice machine. Operator removed from floor immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
10-14-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign for hand wash sink near cook line.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed AC vents located above walk in cooler soiled. Observed reach in cooler gasket located next to oven in back prep area soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not hung up to dry near mop sink. Operator hung up. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
58
Nov 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for chlorine dishwasher and quaternary three compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-03: Observed no chemical test strips for chlorine dishwasher and quaternary three compartment sink. **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-03: Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine **Time Extended**
16-21-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed employee unisex bathroom with no covered receptacle. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-03: Observed employee unisex bathroom with no covered receptacle. **Time Extended**
32-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer on the inside. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-03: Ice buildup in walk-in freezer on the inside. **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan covers inside walk in cooler soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-03: Observed fan covers inside walk in cooler soiled. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-03: Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**
14-17-4
70
Nov 2, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Observed female employee remove soiled gloves and put on another set of gloves without properly washing hands. **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed female employee wash hands with soiled gloves on. **Warning**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed items at front counter display as mussel salad (54F - Cold Holding); lobster salad (51F - Cold Holding); octopus (52F - Cold Holding). As per operator, items were placed there about an hour ago. Operator put ice underneath them to begin cooling process. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed male employee using hand wash sink to refill cups. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for chlorine dishwasher and quaternary three compartment sink. **Warning**
16-37-1
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed employee unisex bathroom with no covered receptacle. **Warning**
32-12-5
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed two ice buckets on floor near ice machine. Operator removed from floor immediately. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-14-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer on the inside. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler 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. Observed wet mop not hung to dry near green compartment sink. Operator hung up mop. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution at the cook line. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of salt and squeeze bottles of oil not labeled. **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan covers inside walk in cooler soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
33
Jun 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
67
Dec 21, 2022
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed at the employee's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic oil containers stored on the floor at the entrance to the kitchen. Operator removed them. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 115 F. Operator removed the water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled at the tea station. Observed hood filters soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at the pastry station. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic containers not labeled. Employee replaced the old labels. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Doya last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Doya on file is from Jan 22, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Doya?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Doya.
How does Doya compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Doya most recently scored 29 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Doya's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Doya have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Doya 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 Doya inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Doya is inspected around three times per year on average.
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