Farofa Taste of Brazil
Last inspected: Jan 22, 2026
90
Score
Farofa Taste of Brazil appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. On Jan 22, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around four violations compared to roughly six violations earlier on.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, showing up five times.
Compared to the broader North Miami Beach restaurant scene, where the average is 72, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 22, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pots not inverted.
24-05-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven.
22-08-4
90
Aug 7, 2025
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
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Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Food debris under the shelves inside walk in cooler, and under shelves in kitchen area.
36-01-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a bag with rice on the floor in dry storage room.
08B-47-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walk in cooler gasket wall soiled. Wall soiled by triple sink.
36-27-5
74
Jan 27, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Broken floor tiles throughout the kitchen.
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusted.
14-17-4
86
Aug 13, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe leaking under triple sink at front counter.
29-11-4
86
Mar 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
78
Aug 2, 2023
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked: Rice and beans for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside walk in cooler
02C-02-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Plastic container with food on the floor inside walk in cooler. Advised manager, she corrected it **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall at front counter
36-24-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside microwave
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled in kitchen area
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled by preparation table in kitchen area
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet cloth on top of the preparation table
21-12-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. In kitchen area
36-03-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Food debris throughout the kitchen and grease under cooking equipments . Under the front counter equipments
36-01-4
50
Mar 10, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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. Form was provided to operator **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
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. Poster was provided to operator **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Basic - Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Hood system soiled.
36-63-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Food debris under shelves inside walk in cooler.
36-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
70
Aug 4, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observe soda nozzles soiled
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Under triple sink
36-03-4
Basic - Hood system soiled. Observed grease on hood filter
36-68-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled
23-03-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Farofa Taste of Brazil last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Farofa Taste of Brazil on file is from Jan 22, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Farofa Taste of Brazil?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Farofa Taste of Brazil.
How does Farofa Taste of Brazil compare to other restaurants in North Miami Beach?
Farofa Taste of Brazil most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the North Miami Beach average of 72.
Has Farofa Taste of Brazil's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Farofa Taste of Brazil have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Farofa Taste of Brazil 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 Farofa Taste of Brazil inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Farofa Taste of Brazil is inspected around two times per year on average.
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