Flora Plant Kitchen
Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026
37
Score
Flora Plant Kitchen has been inspected six times since 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 12, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 10 violations per visit lately, up from roughly five violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
The city-wide average sits at 74, which Flora Plant Kitchen's 37 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
6
Inspections
4
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 12, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 60 boiled eggs with non potable water when establishment is under boiling water notice. Ice machine/beverage equipment not properly disinfected after an interruption in water service or a mandatory boil water notice prior to restarting service. Observed ice machine with ice, operator was informed that ice cannot be used. Observed operator bought bags of ice. Observed raw chicken container marinated with water and vinegar day from previous day with non potable water. Stop sale for chicken.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Water system not properly disinfected after an interruption in water service or a mandatory boil water notice prior to restarting service. Operator is aware that municipal water at location is under boil water notice and water cannot be utilized for hand washing, food preparation or ware washing.
27-07-4
High Priority - Ice machine/beverage equipment not properly disinfected after an interruption in water service or a mandatory boil water notice prior to restarting service. Observed ice machine with ice, operator was informed that ice cannot be used. Observed operator bought bags of ice.
27-22-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed pooled eggs container stored above a container with green mix leaves. Employee stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a pan stored inside hand sink. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed by juice station near walk in cooler.
21-04-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. By ice machine
42-01-4
37
Oct 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 400+ppm), manager put more water, Recheck; Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm). **Corrected On-Site**
41-18-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink bar area used for other purposes, observed a sponge inside and ice cubes. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting boards soiled by ware washing area. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink bar area. Employee provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with windex not labeled at bakery station. Employee labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Employee cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. By ice machine.
51-11-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice bucket stored above ice machine not inverted. Manager inverted. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed paper towel used as a food contact with cheeses. Employee started removing paper. **Corrective Action Taken**
21-05-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator printed and posted. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign at hand sink bar area.
31B-04-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. By dishwasher and bakery station.
21-12-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) by bar area. Manager prepared new solution Recheck; Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm). **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed buckets of sanitizer stored on floor by bar area.
21-38-4
37
Apr 7, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board soiled with food debris at cook line . Manager removed and replacedd with clean one . **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed clean utensils inside handwashing sink in dry storage area. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with cleaning solution at cook line not labeled. Chef labels during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean metal containers not inverted at dry storage area next to 3 compartment sink. Employee inverted during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board with cut marks next to dishwasher sink. Manager discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-09-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled debris next to walk in cooler. Manager cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
64
Oct 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed wild rice cooked on 9/30 inside reach in cooler at cook line. Employee discarded the products.
01B-24-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board soiled with black mold like substance at prep area. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) at kitchen. Operator discarded the solution and refill with new solution, retest Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
70
Jun 14, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed at cook line, as per employee less than 2 hours. Employee moved to reach in cooler interior. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked potatoes (98F - Hot Holding) at the cook line, as per employee less than 1 hour. Employee moved cooked potatoes to reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty utensils inside HWS at pastry station. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at pastry station.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting board.
22-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a rice bag stored on floor at kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed personal drink inside reach in cooler at cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed several WC at cook line.
21-12-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cook line.
14-09-4
45
Oct 17, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 major violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
11-07-5
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 - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine.
16-37-1
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Flora Plant Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Flora Plant Kitchen on file is from Feb 12, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Flora Plant Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Flora Plant Kitchen.
How does Flora Plant Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Flora Plant Kitchen most recently scored 37 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Flora Plant Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Flora Plant Kitchen have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Flora Plant 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 Flora Plant Kitchen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Flora Plant Kitchen is inspected around three times per year on average.
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