Evva Miami
Last inspected: Feb 20, 2026
86
Score
Going back to 2023, Evva Miami has nine inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Feb 20, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 13 violations to closer to four violations per visit over the last few inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Evva Miami's latest score of 86 sits above the Medley average of 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.
9
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 20, 2026
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of plastic water bottles at kitchen entrance stored on the floor. Manager placed on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven handle at cook line. Manager removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked pork belly at reach in cooler not covered. Manager covered product. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
86
Dec 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a tube of roach poison on shelf with dry goods at prep table. Operator removed item. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with slime like substance. Operator cleaned interior during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave soiled with food debris. Operator cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
78
Jun 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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 at dry storage area. Coached chef on correct procedure. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-09: Observed raw chicken stored over raw cut onions at reach-in cooler at dry storage area. Coached chef on correct procedure. **Time Extended**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 Abundio Padilla food manager certification expired on 07.09.2024. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-09: Observed Abundio Padilla food manager certification expired on 07.09.2024 and no other manager certification was available. **Admin Complaint**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-09: Observed no certified food manager for establishment. **Time Extended**
53A-07-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at front counter coffee station and coffee station near service window. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-09: Observed at front counter coffee station and coffee station near service window. **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back exit door at cook line and near office. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-09: Observed at back exit door at cook line and near office. **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed grease trap stored on soil behind establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-09: Observed grease trap stored on soil behind establishment. **Time Extended**
33-23-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at white chest freezer near service window. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-09: Observed ice buildup at white chest freezer near service window. **Time Extended**
14-69-4
58
Feb 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 17 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 at dry storage area. Coached chef on correct procedure. **Warning**
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 Abundio Padilla food manager certification expired on 07.09.2024. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink near service window with display base inside. Base was removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-07-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink near service window. Paper towels were provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed operator conducting reduced oxygen packaging for raw beef. As per chef, ROP packs are kept for more than 48 hours. Coached chef on correct procedure. **Warning**
03G-50-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle inside sugar container under service window. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at front counter coffee station and coffee station near service window. **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent and surrounding tiles soiled over slicer table. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach-in cooler at cook line with an ambient temperature of 60F. Food inside of unit are non-tcs. **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license posted from October 1, 2024. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back exit door at cook line and near office. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed grease trap stored on soil behind establishment. **Warning**
33-23-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at white chest freezer near service window. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning**
33-11-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container with no common label under service window. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02D-01-5
30
Nov 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
32
Jan 3, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked white rice and unwashed vegetables inside reach in cooler at kitchen area, across from cookline.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Discussed with operator that sushi rolls containing raw or undercooked animal foods need to be identified with an asterisk or symbol.
02B-01-5
Intermediate - Nonfood-grade brush used to clean coffee debris located on top of coffee/espresso machine. Owner discarded paint brush into trash. **Corrected On-Site**
14-14-4
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed no service date mark on water filter located next to the ice machine at front counter.
29-28-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster located at shared dumpster unit.
33-11-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid located at shared dumpster unit. Owner closed dumpster lids. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots on top of reach in cooler not inverted. Owner inverted the pots. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance located in the kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer located at kitchen area.
14-69-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers located at the kitchen area.
38-07-4
47
Sep 22, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 7 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Raw shell eggs over bags of spinach and lettuce inside reach in cooler at back kitchen. Employee removed eggs and placed them correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed sushi white rice. Observed sushi white rice 71F Hot Holding at sushi station . As per operator white rice was cooked the day before and left at kitchen counter overnight, more than 4 hours. **Warning**
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 sushi white rice 71F Hot Holding at sushi station . As per operator white rice was cooked the day before and left at kitchen counter overnight, more than 4 hours. **Warning**
03B-01-6
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. Discussed and provided printed handout. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed Raw beef thawing in hand washing sink at kitchen near reach in cooler. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification unable to provided at time of inspection.. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels inside kitchen and sushi station. Employee placed new paper towel rolls. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employees, Julio and Nathalie hired more than 3 months. **Warning**
53B-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. Discussed and provided printed forms. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine located at front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust accumulation on ceiling air conditioning vents at back kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pans and pots under kitchen counter next to cookline not inverted. Observed wine glasses and regular cups store on shelf at front counter . Observed forks, spoons and knives stored upright with the food-contact surface up located near preparation area at back kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable located at preparation area near reach in cooler. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed Employee personal items of cooked yuca and cake dessert stored above food for customers, located inside reach in coolers. **Warning**
08B-49-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer located at back kitchen. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Hood filters soiled at kitchen. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler located at sushi station. **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed thawed raw meat inside hand washing sink. Coach employee proper methods for thawing raw items. Employee removed it and placed under running water at three compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles of oil not label next to cookline. **Warning**
02D-01-5
19
Apr 12, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using a 4-hour time control plan was not at a temperature of 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below or 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above when time control began. Form provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-06-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
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. Form provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in the kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed at the bar.
24-05-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed utensils not inverted in the kitchen.
24-07-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
58
Jan 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Evva Miami last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Evva Miami on file is from Feb 20, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Evva Miami?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Evva Miami.
How does Evva Miami compare to other restaurants in Medley?
Evva Miami most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Medley average of 81.
Has Evva Miami's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Evva Miami have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly 13 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Evva Miami 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 Evva Miami inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Evva Miami is inspected around three times per year on average.
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