Habibi

452 Nw N River Dr, Miami, FL 33128
African
Last inspected: Dec 1, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Habibi has six inspections on file, the first dated 2024. Habibi was last inspected on Dec 1, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

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

Across the inspection history, “establishment has no written procedures for employees” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.

Among Miami restaurants, the typical score is 74; Habibi is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 1, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 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
82
Sep 26, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
12A-10-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw fish over raw beef inside reach in cooler. Operator reorganized products. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Raw chicken over dumplings and bread. Inside reach in cooler.
08A-05-6
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 not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed bottles of water. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
53A-01-7
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
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
35
May 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine 00 ppm. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-01: Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine 00 ppm. **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-01: **Time Extended**
16-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-01: Still observed. **Time Extended**
50-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-01: **Time Extended**
50-03-4
70
Apr 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 8 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine 00 ppm. **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked potatoes. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. **Warning**
16-33-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Plastic containers and utensils stored inside hand wash sink. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Marcos, Yolmi, Yorbis. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
50-04-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw shrimp,lobster inside three compartments sink in standing. Operator open the faucet for running water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. **Warning**
50-03-4
32
Oct 21, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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. Observed No Chlorine test kit.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel. Operator provided paper towel. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed oil inside a plastic container not labeled next to three compartment sink. Observed salt inside a plastic container not labeled. At preparation area.
02D-01-5
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed no drip tray at hoods.
14-73-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
50-04-4
Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.
50-03-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
58
Jan 12, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
50-04-4
Basic - No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items.
16-04-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
31B-04-4
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Habibi last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Habibi on file is from Dec 1, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Habibi?

Across the inspection record, “establishment has no written procedures for employees” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Habibi.

How does Habibi compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Habibi most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.

Has Habibi's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Habibi 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 Habibi inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Habibi is inspected around three times per year on average.