Flavaz Bahamian Soul Food
Last inspected: Mar 19, 2025
67
Score
Across the available record, Flavaz Bahamian Soul Food has six inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Flavaz Bahamian Soul Food was last inspected on Mar 19, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near eight violations each time.
When inspectors have written things up, “reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
That's lower than the typical Miami restaurant, which scores around 74. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 19, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty cooking utensils inside handwashing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no hand soap at handwashing sink next 3 compartment sink. Manager provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with n Bleach and water not labeled next to 3 compartment sink. Manager labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled with food debris next to front door .
22-16-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with food debris next to 3 compartment sink.
36-73-4
67
Jan 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 10-31-2024.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Observed cook lacking knowledge of minimum hot holding temperature required.
53B-15-4
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 - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed clean utensils inside handwashing sink next to 3 compartment sink. Manager removed and stored it properly. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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 Quintin Minnis working over 60 days with no proof of training. **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.
11-26-1
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in freezer door handles soiled with food debris. Manager cleaned door handles during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
23-24-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled with debris next to 3 compartment sink.
22-16-4
41
May 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw shell eggs stored above sauces located in the standing reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-02-6
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. Observed for Quintin M as per operator working at the establishment for more than 2 months. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed for the unisex bathroom. **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed for employee at the cookline. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn and in disrepair,low boy. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed for the standing unit. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed for employee at the cookline. **Warning**
13-04-4
61
Feb 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at the exterior by AC unit. **Warning**
29-34-4
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. **Warning**
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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-27-4
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. Observed for Daniel A as per operator working at the establishment about 2 months. **Warning**
53B-01-5
64
Jun 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
52
Oct 20, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Flavaz Bahamian Soul Food last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Flavaz Bahamian Soul Food on file is from Mar 19, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Flavaz Bahamian Soul Food?
Across the inspection record, “reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Flavaz Bahamian Soul Food.
How does Flavaz Bahamian Soul Food compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Flavaz Bahamian Soul Food most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Flavaz Bahamian Soul Food's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Flavaz Bahamian Soul Food have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Flavaz Bahamian Soul Food means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Flavaz Bahamian Soul Food inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Flavaz Bahamian Soul Food is inspected around two times per year on average.
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