Elia Restaurant

1440 Nw North River Dr Ste 195, Miami, FL 33125

Greek / Mediterranean

Last inspected: Dec 30, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at Elia Restaurant, the earliest from 2024. Elia Restaurant was last inspected on Dec 30, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near five violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Miami restaurant scores 74. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Dec 30, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at handsink by front counter. Employee replenished it. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**

14-09-4

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed water bottles not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor at walk in cooler.

08B-47-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

16-46-4

Aug 15, 2025

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee partake in multiple task without changing gloves.

12A-09-4

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken and raw beef over raw octopus and raw salmon at kitchen. Chef relocated products.

08A-20-5

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee place new gloves without washing hands first.

12A-07-5

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. At the time of the inspection manager on duty is not able to provide food handler certificates for staff.

53B-01-5

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled by preparation area.

36-34-5

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

21-12-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

14-09-4

Feb 10, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed no hot water measuring device for dish machine.

16-62-1

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observe no paper towels at hand wash sink located near cook line. Operator restocked. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed several tongs and ladles store on oven door handle. Operator removed immediately. **Corrected On-Site**

10-20-4

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed several knives stored between three compartment sink and wall in the warehouse washing area. Operator removed and washed, rinsed, and sanitized knives. **Corrected On-Site**

10-17-4

Sep 3, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.

16-62-1

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on white cutting board in back prep area. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**

21-12-4

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet towel under cutting board in back prep area. Operator discarded towel. **Corrected On-Site**

21-04-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler at prep station with soiled gasket.

23-03-4

Jun 21, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Elia Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Elia Restaurant on file is from Dec 30, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Elia Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Elia Restaurant.

How does Elia Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Elia Restaurant most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.

Has Elia Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Elia Restaurant have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Elia Restaurant 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 Elia Restaurant inspected?

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

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