Fiorito

5555 Ne 2 Ave, Miami, FL 33137
Italian
Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026
45
Score
High Risk

Fiorito appears in inspection records 14 times, starting in 2022. Fiorito was last inspected on Jan 14, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately and about nine violations before that.

“Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.

Fiorito's latest score of 45 falls below the Miami average of 74. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.

14
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 14, 2026
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at water house outside by back door.
29-34-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed one flying insect flying around dishwashing area.
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting boards on prep tables.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a bowl inside of hand washing sink. Operator removed onsite. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed rust inside the interior of ice machine, not touching ice.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled vents above cook line.
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards on prep tables with excessive cut marks.
14-09-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair throughout establishment.
36-17-5
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed Back door open during food preparation. Operator closed it onsite. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken being thawed inside ziplock bags on a tray. Operator placed them inside reach in cooler onsite. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
45
Oct 6, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Sep 22, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn by dessert cooler and reach in cooler front line by cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-22: Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn by dessert cooler and reach in cooler front line by cook line. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-22: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-22: **Time Extended**
14-42-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in coolers accumulation of soil residues at storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-22: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
86
Aug 5, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 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 not commercially packaged at two door reach in cooler. Manager rearranged products. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: Observed raw chicken stored over cut fries at reach in cooler by ware washing area. **Admin Complaint**
08A-20-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pumpkin soup (51F - Cold Holding) prepared 08-02. Manager discarded. Observed pico de gallo (47F - Cold Holding); blue cheese (51F - Cold Holding); flan (47F - Cold Holding) as per employee open and close cooler due to preparation. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: Observed pumpkin soup (51F - Cooling). As per operator prepared today less than four hours. Observed pico de gallo (51F - Cold Holding); blue cheese (44F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (53F - Cold Holding) as per employee open and close cooler due to preparation. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No handwash sink for employees. Observed no hand sink by coffee station. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: Observed no hand sink by coffee station. **Time Extended**
31A-12-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 ROP on raw beef and cooked short ribs no HACCP plans submitted. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: Observed ROP on raw beef and cooked short ribs no HACCP plans submitted. Time extension 60 days. **Time Extended**
03G-50-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. At storage. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn by dishwasher. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed by kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
52
Aug 4, 2025
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pumpkin soup (51F - Cold Holding) prepared 08-02. Manager discarded. Observed pico de gallo (47F - Cold Holding); blue cheese (51F - Cold Holding); flan (47F - Cold Holding) as per employee open and close cooler due to preparation. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed 30 containers of 32 onz with pumpkin soup (51F - Cold Holding): dated from 08-02. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee pick up something from floor,proceeded to wash hands with gloves on at three compartment sink. Coached employee how to wash hands properly and discarded gloves before wash hands at hand sink. **Warning**
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 stored over raw beef not commercially packaged at two door reach in cooler. Manager rearranged products. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed three live flying insects flying around ware washing area. **Warning**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washed hands at three compartment sink. **Warning**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - No handwash sink for employees. Observed no hand sink by coffee station. **Warning**
31A-12-4
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 ROP on raw beef and cooked short ribs no HACCP plans submitted. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03G-50-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed sanitizer spray not labeled by hand sink kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed by hand sink cook line. **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn by dishwasher. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed by kitchen. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed an energetic drink stored inside reach in cooler by sauses area. **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. At storage. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed uncovered sweet breads cooling near hand sink by cook line. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-54-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container not labeled above dishwasher machine. Employee labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
22
Jul 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 ROP on raw beef and cooked short ribs no HACCP plans submitted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-22: Observed ROP on raw beef and cooked short ribs no HACCP plans submitted. **Time Extended**
03G-50-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn by dessert cooler and reach in cooler front line by cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-22: Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn by dessert cooler and reach in cooler front line by cook line. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-22: **Time Extended**
14-42-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in coolers accumulation of soil residues at storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-22: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
78
Jul 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw beef (57F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (53F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (56F - Cold Holding); raw tomahawk (53F - Cold Holding). As per employee less than 2 hours. At reach in cooler by three compartment sink. Employee put bags of ice for rapid chill. Observed green rice cooked last night (53F - Cold Holding). **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed green rice cooked last night (53F - Cold Holding). **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked lamb prepared two days ago not dated marked. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a container stored inside hand sink by kitchen. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
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 ROP on raw beef and cooked short ribs no HACCP plans submitted. **Warning**
03G-50-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray with sanitizer not labeled by cook line near hand sink. Observed windex spray by front counter not labeled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed uncovered cooked white rice near hand sink by kitchen. **Warning**
08B-54-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 3 employees with no hair protection while preparing food. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn by dessert cooler and reach in cooler front line by cook line. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil container stored on floor by storage area. Employee removed from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. **Warning**
14-42-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet cloth under red cutting board at cook line. **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in coolers accumulation of soil residues at storage area. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed three dry cloth by cook line. **Warning**
21-10-4
33
Jan 31, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over empanadas dough at reach in freezer at storage area.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef stored over raw octopus at reach in freezer at storage area.
08A-17-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chimichurri (46F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding) at front reach in cooler finish line. As per operator less than 2 hours. Operator put ice for rapid chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-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. Observed two new employees hired less than 60 days. Provided form to manager, manager printed and filled form. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle with sanitizer not labeled at preparation area near hand sink. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed near hand sink preparation area. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a plastic container with sugar not labeled at baking area and plastic container with salt at cook line not labeled.
02D-01-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service plates not inverted at preparation area and cook line.
25-06-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at bathrooms near storage area.
31B-04-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at reach in cooler at preparation area.
05-09-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on equipment door oven handle. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic oil containers stored on floor at storage area.
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed two employees while preparing food.
13-03-4
35
Sep 24, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line cut tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding); placed 1 hour ago. Employee put tomatoes with an ice bag on top. cut tomatoes (40F - Cold Holding); **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing degreaser no labeled. Employee labeled spray bottle bottle with content name. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice cream scoop stored in standing water water at kitchen.
10-07-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at bar are. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
61
May 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Max Alvarez, expired on 03/05/2024. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-08: **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. At bar. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-08: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. At mop sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-08: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
82
May 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler on cook line Cold holding: cooked octopus 51 F, cooked chicken 50 F, sausage 51 F, diced tomato 53 F. Operator contacted refrigerator repair technician at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Max Alvarez, expired on 03/05/2024. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees backpacks and purses stored on dry food storage shelves. Operator segregated items at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. At mop sink. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. At bar. **Warning**
51-11-4
67
Feb 5, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed lamb (54F - Cold Holding) in rack in kitchen area. As per employee less than 1 hour, employee moved to cooler during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting boards in kitchen area.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed establishment using quaternary and chlorine solution. Only has quaternary test strips available.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed in back door near expo area.
35B-01-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed in men's bathroom.
32-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in unit in expo area.
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw lamb (54F - Cold Holding) in rack in kitchen area. As per employee less than 1 hour, employee moved to cooler during inspection **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed in kitchen area.
21-09-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in kitchen area.
10-20-4
43
Aug 24, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed establishment uses both quaternary ammonium and chlorine as forms of sanitizer. However, establishment only has quaternary ammonium test strips.
16-37-1
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on counter above food preparation area.
40-06-5
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fiorito last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Fiorito on file is from Jan 14, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Fiorito?

Across the inspection record, “carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Fiorito.

How does Fiorito compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Fiorito most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.

Has Fiorito's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Fiorito have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Fiorito 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 Fiorito inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Fiorito is inspected around four times per year on average.