Hippo Lab

7040 Nw 2 Ave, Miami, FL 33150

Other

Last inspected: Feb 6, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at Hippo Lab, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 6, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “current hotel and restaurant license not displayed” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Among Miami restaurants, the typical score is 74; Hippo Lab is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 6, 2026

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed cocktails glasses not Inverted next to prep area reach in cooler. Manager inverted during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

24-05-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled with food debris at preparation area. Manager cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

22-16-4

Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Observed serving plate broken on top of dining table. Manager discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

14-12-4

Sep 4, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink in preparation area. Employee provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cut marks and black stain on beige cutting board. Employee discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

14-09-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic container with flour not labeled under preparation area. Employee labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Nov 1, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Jun 17, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed 10-01-2021

50-09-4

Feb 21, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed for Adi K as per operator working at the establishment for more than 2 months **Warning**

53A-03-7

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed for the mens bathroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

32-04-4

Dec 6, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed by the 3 compartment sink.

29-34-4

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed for the mens bathroom.

32-04-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed jugs containing cooking oil stored on the dry storage floor.

08B-38-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hippo Lab last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hippo Lab on file is from Feb 6, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hippo Lab?

Across the inspection record, “current hotel and restaurant license not displayed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Hippo Lab.

How does Hippo Lab compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Hippo Lab most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.

Has Hippo Lab's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Hippo Lab 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 Hippo Lab inspected?

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

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