Freehold Miami
Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026
32
Score
Freehold Miami has been inspected seven times since 2023. The most recent visit was on Jan 21, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 21 violations each, up from closer to three violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, showing up five times.
Freehold Miami's latest score of 32 falls below the Miami average of 74. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
7
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
15
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 21, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 15 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee placed gloves without washing hands first. Instructed employee on proper method.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
12A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at handsink located at main kitchen.
31B-02-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in coolers interior throughout establishment soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled at main kitchen.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates at cafeteria area and main kitchen not inverted. **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee cutting smoked salmon at front counter with no hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed main kitchen floor soiled.
36-73-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed boxes with vegetables stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Employee picked up. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-47-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at reach in freezer by cafeteria area **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at main kitchen.
22-08-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed throughout reach in coolers at establishment.
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled throughout reach in coolers at establishment. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Observed Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
32
Oct 16, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee grab cellphone and used it and proceed to prepare breakfast for customer at cafeteria area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-16: **Time Extended**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled at main kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-16: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 Jose Carlou with no food handler certificate. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-16: **Time Extended**
53B-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and ceiling vents soiled throughout main kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-16: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates at cafeteria area and main kitchen not inverted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-16: **Time Extended**
24-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-16: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-16: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed boxed with vegetables stored at least 6 inches off of the floor at walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-16: **Time Extended**
08B-47-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at reach in freezer by cafeteria area.. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-16: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler interior soiled at cafeteria area and at reach in cooler at main kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-16: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-16: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled throughout main kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-16: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
45
Oct 6, 2025
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 23 minor violations.
View 32 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on October 1,2025. **Warning**
50-17-3
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 chicken over raw meat at reach in freezer by main kitchen. **Warning**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee grab cellphone and used it and proceed to prepare breakfast for customer at cafeteria area. **Warning**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee placed new gloves without washing hands. **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. **Warning**
22-12-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at cafeteria area. Observed no paper towel at main kitchen. **Warning**
31B-02-4
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 Jose Carlou with no food handler certificate. **Warning**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at main kitchen. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled at main kitchen. **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-03-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and ceiling vents soiled throughout main kitchen. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates at cafeteria area and main kitchen not inverted. **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee prepare breakfast for customer with no hairnet. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at main kitchen. Observed at both walk in coolers. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed boxed with vegetables stored at least 6 inches off of the floor at walk in cooler. **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at reach in freezer by cafeteria area.. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed throughout reach in coolers at kitchen. **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at handsink at cafeteria area. Observed at all handisnk at main kitchen. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled throughout reach in coolers at main kitchen and cafeteria. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled throughout main kitchen. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler interior soiled at cafeteria area and at reach in cooler at main kitchen. **Warning**
22-16-4
10
Sep 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade at the prep table soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed four ceiling vents near back prep area soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed can of oil on floor near kitchen entrance.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters at the cook line soiled. Observed reach in coolers located across cook line soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on container at the dry rack station.
16-46-4
74
Jun 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent located in the kitchen prep area soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler vents soiled.
23-03-4
90
Feb 28, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled in prep area.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine chemical test kit for dish washer next to three compartment sink.
16-37-1
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled in back prep area. Observed hood filters soiled.
23-03-4
78
Jan 6, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Freehold Miami last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Freehold Miami on file is from Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Freehold Miami?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Freehold Miami.
How does Freehold Miami compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Freehold Miami most recently scored 32 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Freehold Miami's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Freehold Miami have averaged around 21 violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Freehold Miami 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 Freehold Miami inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Freehold Miami is inspected around two times per year on average.
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