Hooters Restaurant

3301 Coral Way, Miami, FL 33145

American

Last inspected: Nov 24, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at Hooters Restaurant, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Nov 24, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.

Restaurants in Miami average 74, so Hooters Restaurant is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 24, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Ware wash area: approximately 7 floor missing floor tiles.

36-17-5

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Beer reach in coolers in the bar area. **Corrected On-Site**

29-49-6

Jul 28, 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. Front counter by the inside bar. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface on the sliding door of the ice machine in the warewash area. ( black tape)

14-71-4

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Beer cooler **Repeat Violation**

14-17-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By the salad area and ware wash area. **Corrective Action Taken**

36-27-5

Dec 17, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Bar area: soda gun cap soiled. **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Ware wash area: clean pans on a shelf wet-nesting. **Corrective Action Taken**

24-08-4

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Kitchen area: quaternary buckets stored by sauces. **Corrected On-Site**

21-44-1

Jul 1, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Small bar, soda gun nozzle soiled. **Corrective Action Taken**

22-02-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris and grease behind and underneath the cooking equipment. **Repeat Violation**

36-73-4

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Beer cooler.

14-17-4

Feb 28, 2024

Routine - Food

4 major violations. 4 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 proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.

11-26-1

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Kitchen can opener.

22-02-4

Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.

05-10-4

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

16-21-4

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.

24-05-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Cooking area.

36-73-4

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.

21-10-4

Sep 21, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Feb 10, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Walk in cooler: raw shell eggs stored above sliced cheese and containers with milk

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled on the prep table in front of the cook line. **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.in front of the ice machine n the ware wash area. **Corrected On-Site**

36-22-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Servers drink station, **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

31B-04-4

Jul 29, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. small steamer by the sauce station: cheese sauce (110F - Hot Holding);as per operator, placed the cheese sauce (166F - Reheating) on the cook line.

03B-01-6

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By the cook line. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Food handlers training by Responsible Vendors: Jessenia Soria, expired 4/8/22; Karla Cuevas expired 4/6/22; Daniela Alejandra Perez Flores expired 10/23/20; Maria Camila Rodriguez expired 3/11/22;

53B-05-5

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed the floor soiled with grease behind the fryers.

36-73-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. By the cook line. Coffee and tea station. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

31B-04-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hooters Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hooters Restaurant on file is from Nov 24, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hooters Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Hooters Restaurant.

How does Hooters Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Miami?

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

Has Hooters Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hooters Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Hooters Restaurant 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 Hooters Restaurant inspected?

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

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