Ferraro's Kitchen
Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026
41
Score
Going back to 2022, Ferraro's Kitchen has nine inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 25, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around eight violations lately and about 13 violations before that.
The pattern that stands out is “food stored on floor”, which has been cited five times.
The city-wide average sits at 74, which Ferraro's Kitchen's 41 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
9
Inspections
3
Critical latest
3
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 25, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed one moldy strawberry inside walk in cooler.
01B-07-4
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed raw salmon wrapped inside non food grade paper towel at salad reach in cooler.
14-86-1
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp and raw squid stored over ready to eat sauces on table top cooler across from combi oven. **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Observed fresh clams missing tag stored inside walk in cooler. Operator provided tag. **Corrected On-Site**
01C-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed deli slicer blade soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed clam tags not marked with last date served. Advised operator to add date on tags moving forward.
01C-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of onions stored on floor inside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towels under cutting boards at cook line and prep areas.
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer gaskets soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
41
Nov 4, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed small cutting board at bar area above dishwasher. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed two boxes of bread on walk in freezer floor. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in coolers gaskets soiled by cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
86
Oct 24, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning**
29-42-4
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed bar; Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) by bar. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish not commercially packaged stored over cooked lasagna containers at walk in freezer. **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed two cutting boards soiled with mold-like substance at front counter. **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed small cutting board at bar area above dishwasher. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating at front prep area cook line. **Warning**
12B-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed two boxes of bread on walk in freezer floor. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Observed mop sink blocked not accessible by bathrooms hallway. **Warning**
29-27-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in coolers gaskets soiled by cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen calamari thawing at three compartment sink with standing water. Employee turn on running water to thawed properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. By front counter bar. **Warning**
22-20-5
41
Jun 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
78
Apr 17, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs stored over raw lamb at walk in cooler.
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (62F - Cold Holding) stored at prep table across cook line. As per chef less than 3 hours. Employee stored at reach in cooler for rapid chill.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee discarded utensils water in the hand sink.
31A-11-4
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 establishment is doing ROP on cooked veel, cooked meatballs, cooked mushrooms, cooked pork no HACCP plan submitted. Employee started opening bags. **Corrective Action Taken**
03G-50-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl with no handle stored inside salt container at bread station. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed cloth covering pasta across cook line. **Repeat Violation**
21-05-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed green cutting board at bar area. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back door at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil plastic containers stored on floor under hand sink by ware washing area. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored inside a container with standing water at 77°F. Manager stored on dry container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed cloth under cutting board at cook line.
21-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves rusted across cook line and cashier station.
14-33-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed SS to go plates stored under ware washing area.
25-05-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed cloth at bread station and ware washing area. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed olive oil at cook line not labeled.
02D-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan on walk in cooler dusty.
23-03-4
26
Oct 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed a splitter added with no vacuum breaker at mop sink.
29-42-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no DM Chlorine test strips.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at hand sink. Operator provided paper towel.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed Soap dispenser broken at hand sink. Operator provided soap.
31B-06-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl with no handle inside sea salt container. Operator removed the bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean plates stored not inverted at preparation area next to microwave and at front counter.
24-05-4
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed towel covering pasta at front counter.
21-05-5
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 fillets of frozen sea bass thawing inside walk in cooler not removed from ROP. Customer open fish bags for proper thawing. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed chef wearing a wrist watch at preparation area.
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed chef with no hair restraint at preparation area.
13-03-4
Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed establishment with license approved 36 seats and at time of inspection saw 80 seats at establishment.
51-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back door at kitchen.
35B-01-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils at wait station stored in standing water at room temperature.
10-07-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution at preparation area at front counter.
21-12-4
35
May 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed a container of raw beef stored over peeled cucumbers in reach-in cooler. Operator rearranged items to prevent cross contamination at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Cooked lamb shanks, cooked salsa and various cooked food in walk-in freezer.
03G-53-1
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen octopus, lamb shanks and other frozen food thawing in standing water in three compartment sink. Operator moved items to reach-in cooler and walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
74
Feb 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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. Provided and or reviewed the 2017 food code changes, Big 6 Foodborne Illnesses, up for vomit and diarreal events **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
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. Provided and or reviewed the 2017 food code changes, Big 6 Foodborne Illnesses, up for vomit and diarreal events **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of oil in prep area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door.
10-20-4
67
Oct 20, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ferraro's Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ferraro's Kitchen on file is from Mar 25, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ferraro's Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Ferraro's Kitchen.
How does Ferraro's Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Ferraro's Kitchen most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Ferraro's Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Ferraro's Kitchen have averaged around eight violations per visit, down from roughly 13 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Ferraro's Kitchen 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 Ferraro's Kitchen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ferraro's Kitchen is inspected around three times per year on average.
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