Hope's Hungry Bear
Last inspected: Nov 21, 2025
61
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Hope's Hungry Bear stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 21, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around seven violations per visit versus roughly four violations earlier in the record.
When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
By comparison, the average Miami facility scores 74, putting Hope's Hungry Bear on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
9
Inspections
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Inspection History
Nov 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw ground beef patties stored over raw sliced beef inside standing reach in cooler in back prep area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-21: **Time Extended**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed some employee training certificates missing date of birth. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-21: **Time Extended**
53B-10-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training expired for Andres G. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-21: **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed hand sink draining slowly in dish area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-21: **Time Extended**
29-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn in back prep area. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-21: Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn and out of order reach in cooler in back prep area. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles dusty above cook line. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-21: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
61
Nov 20, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed three live roaches crawling on top of clean containers and lids stored inside reach in cooler that is out of order. Reach in cooler is located in back kitchen area underneath prep table where food is prepped and stored.
35A-05-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw ground beef patties stored over raw sliced beef inside standing reach in cooler in back prep area.
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed box stored inside hand sink in dish area. Operator removed box. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. 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 4+ employees working without certified food manager present.
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed some employee training certificates missing date of birth. **Repeat Violation**
53B-10-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training expired for Andres G.
53B-14-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles dusty above cook line. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn in back prep area. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed hand sink draining slowly in dish area.
29-20-5
43
Aug 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw sliced steak stored over sliced mushrooms and onions inside reach in cooler behind cook line.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed some employee training certificates missing date of birth
53B-10-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent dusty above cook line. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled next to cook line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn at standing reach in freezer and reach in cooler in back area. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet clean containers stacked on top of each other at dish area.
24-08-4
64
Jan 31, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked chicken (49F - Cooling) inside reach in cooler in back area. As per operator was cooked previous day and has been inside cooler since previous day.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked chicken (49F - Cooling) inside reach in cooler in back area. As per operator was cooked previous day and has been inside cooler since previous day.
03D-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling and ceiling vents soiled with dust above dish area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer gaskets torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in coolers at front counter. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
64
Oct 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cooked chicken inside of reach in cooler in back prep area.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands inside triple sink. Coached employee to wash hands in hand wash sink only.
12A-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent dusty above cook line and in back area above triple sink. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn at reach in freezer in back area. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers of raw chicken stored on floor in back prep area. Operator picked up chicken and placed inside reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in cooler near cook line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
64
Mar 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
86
Jan 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee touching her clothes and then putting on gloves without washing hands. Discussed and coached employee in hand washing proper methods. Employee washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-07-5
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. Discussed with operator and provided email form. **Warning**
11-26-1
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. Discussed with operator and provided email handout. **Warning**
11-27-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed stained ceiling tiles, located near the restroom. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling vents throughout establishments. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone stored near flat grill, located at front counter. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn, located at front counter. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled, located at front counter. Observed standing reach in cooler fan guard soiled, located at prep area. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust, throughout establishment. **Warning**
36-27-5
52
Jul 24, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed peppers stored directly inside thank you bags in reach in freezer inside kitchen. Operator stored them inside a food graded bag. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed Operator did not know how to calibrate Probe Thermometer. Operator was trained by Inspector how to calibrate Probe Thermometer. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-10-4
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 - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled soda nozzles at front counter.
22-02-4
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
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at front counter.,
22-20-5
Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed clean plastic containers stored on floor in front of Restroom. Operator removed them from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
24-26-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal phone and in ears stored on prep table in kitchen. Operator removed everything. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged with food preparation without hair restraint inside kitchen. Operator provided a hair restraint. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet plastic containers stored on shelf over three compartment sink.
24-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets by cook line.
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt containers at front counter.
02D-01-5
41
Sep 1, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food stored inside the reach in cooler located at the back prep area. **Repeat Violation**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellphones on top of prep table by seasonings at the front counter area, operator removed cellphones. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair by restroom.
36-32-5
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hope's Hungry Bear last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hope's Hungry Bear on file is from Nov 21, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hope's Hungry Bear?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Hope's Hungry Bear.
How does Hope's Hungry Bear compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Hope's Hungry Bear most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Hope's Hungry Bear's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Hope's Hungry Bear have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Hope's Hungry Bear means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Hope's Hungry Bear inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hope's Hungry Bear is inspected around three times per year on average.
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