Harveys BBQ

9351 Sw 56Th St, Miami, FL 33165

American

Last inspected: Oct 8, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged seven inspections at Harveys BBQ, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Oct 8, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

“Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Miami restaurant scores 74. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 8, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles at the cook line area soiled.

36-34-5

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wiping cloth under cutting board in food prep area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

21-04-4

Mar 27, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan covers soiled. Observed hood filters at the cook line soiled.

23-03-4

Dec 9, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Jun 26, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at bottom of back exit door.

35B-01-4

Basic - Observed Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled at kitchen

36-34-5

Feb 6, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling soiled with black substance at hallway near walk in freezer. Observed ceiling vent soiled with accumulated dust at hallway near preparation area. **Repeat Violation**

36-34-5

Mar 29, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed operator put gloves on with hand washing. Coached operator on correct procedure. **Corrective Action Taken**

12A-07-5

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles at kitchen area soiled.

36-34-5

Dec 13, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled with black substance at hallway leading to walk in cooler.

36-34-5

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at bottom of back exit door.

35B-01-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Harveys BBQ last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Harveys BBQ on file is from Oct 8, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Harveys BBQ?

Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Harveys BBQ.

How does Harveys BBQ compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Harveys BBQ most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.

Has Harveys BBQ's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Harveys BBQ 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 Harveys BBQ inspected?

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

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