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Flavor Connection

7143 N Waterway Dr, Miami, FL 33155
Asian / Fusion
Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Flavor Connection has nine inspections in the public record. Flavor Connection was last inspected on Mar 31, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

“No plan review submitted” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

The city-wide average for Miami sits at 74, putting Flavor Connection on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 31, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed a hose connected at the time of the inspection by the bathroom at the dry storage and. **Warning**
29-34-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed walking cooler was removed and placed at the dry storage and in that space they installed a rotating rack oven. Operator needs to proved plans to plan review. **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Very slow draining water in handwash sink, by the 3 compartment sink in the kitchen area. **Warning**
29-20-5
Basic - Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. Observed 4 reach in coolers/freezers stored in the dry storage. This area needs to install ceiling. **Warning**
36-04-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board in the kitchen area. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at bathroom located at the storage area. **Warning**
32-04-4
61
Apr 16, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 3, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken in no food-grade bags stored in reach in cooler and reach in freezer.
14-31-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed above convection ovens.
36-32-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots not inverted in storage area near restroom and shelf at entrance.
24-05-4
78
Sep 19, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
90
Jun 20, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at reach in cooler at storage area a box with poultry at 50°F, meatballs 54°F, pork stew 50° F. Warning** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Poultry at 50° F and a 4 gallons container with noodles soup at 101°F **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed approximately 100 raw shell eggs stored at ambient temperature. **Warning**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed noodle soup at reach in cooler at storage area at 101° F at 10:30 am. The product was cooked before seven am and stored at unit. **Warning**
03D-01-5
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed at the time of the inspection a big remodeling on premises. Existing space converted in two new rooms as prep areas equipped with hand sink and three compartment sink. Also a new oven added. A third new room added for dry storage. New second floor added with wood ladder as a new room for office and storage outside. According to operator the unit with sodas a water is just for personal purposes. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Noodles soup. **Warning**
03D-15-4
45
Aug 22, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed fryer baskets soiled with accumulated food debris.
22-02-4
Basic - Cooking utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Located at preparation area.
24-18-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Flavor Connection last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Flavor Connection on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Flavor Connection?

Across the inspection record, “no plan review submitted” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Flavor Connection.

How does Flavor Connection compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Flavor Connection most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.

Has Flavor Connection's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Flavor Connection have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Flavor Connection 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 Flavor Connection inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Flavor Connection is inspected around two times per year on average.

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