Icon Mediterranean
Last inspected: Feb 17, 2026
55
Score
Icon Mediterranean appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 17, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 15 violations each, up from closer to six violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
The city-wide average sits at 74, which Icon Mediterranean's 55 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 17, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/Observed food manager certification for Jay Jwad expired on 4-10-2025 and Hussam Jawad expired on 2-10-2020. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-17: **Admin Complaint**
53A-03-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-17: **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed by 3 compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-17: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout preparation area and dishwasher area. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-17: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-17: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket in poor repair at reach in cooler by front counter of establishment. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-17: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled throughout establishment. Observed fan cover at walk in cooler soiled. Observed handsink soiled throughout establishment.**Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-17: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed Walk-in cooler with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-17: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed at rack above 3 compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-17: **Time Extended**
16-46-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-17: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled throughout preparation area and dishwasher area. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-17: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
55
Dec 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Food preparation sink has soil/old food residue. **Repeat Violation**
22-35-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/Observed food manager certification for Jay Jwad expired on 4-10-2025 and Hussam Jawad expired on 2-10-2020. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter and at handsink next to walk in cooler.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter and at handsink next to walk in cooler.
31B-03-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed by 3 compartment sink.
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout preparation area and dishwasher area.
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket in poor repair at reach in cooler by front counter of establishment. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed handsink at front counter missing faucet handle.
29-09-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed throughout preparation area, walk in cooler and dishwasher area at establishment. **Repeat Violation**
36-01-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled throughout establishment. Observed fan cover at walk in cooler soiled. Observed handsink soiled throughout establishment.**Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Observed Walk-in cooler with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed at rack above 3 compartment sink.
16-46-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled throughout preparation area and dishwasher area. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
33
Sep 29, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Food preparation sink has soil/old food residue.
22-35-5
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee placed gloves without washing hands first.
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed food manager certification for Jay Jwad expired on 4-10-2025 and Hussam Jawad expired on 2-10-2020.
53A-03-7
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
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 food handler certificate for Milagros Del Valle Hernandez expired on 3/10/24 by premier food safety.
53B-14-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled throughout preparation area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food with no hairnet.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in poor repair throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed throughout preparation area, walk in cooler and dishwasher area at establishment.
36-73-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed cans of soda not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor at walk in cooler.
08B-47-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed throughout kitchen.
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in coolers soiled throughout establishment. Observed hood filter soiled at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in coolers interior soiled throughout kitchen.
22-16-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
36-02-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled throughout preparation area and dishwasher area.
36-27-5
32
Jan 6, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ice machine dispenser chute located in the lobby soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed quaternary test kit expired 12/2022
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink near prep table. Operator restocked. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed kitchen ceiling vent near three compartment sink soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler door gasket torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan covers soiled. Observed reach in cooler gaskets located next to cook line soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
64
Jul 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
55
Mar 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed diced tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (50F - Cold Holding) at front prep station. Operator placed both products in walk in cooler for immediate cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of Ibuprofen and Advil located on top of prep table. Operator removed immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled at prep table.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed white spray bottle containing sanitizer with no label. Operator labeled immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler vents soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not hung up to dry. Operator hung up mop. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloth not stored in quaternary sanitizing solution. Operator discarded cloth immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
52
Sep 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine chemical test kit for three compartment sink.
16-37-1
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed three CO2 tanks not secured. Operator put chain around tanks and properly secured. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed missing faucet handle at hand wash sink near back prep area. **Repeat Violation**
29-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan covers soiled. Observed reach in cooler gasket across cook line soiled. Observed hood filter system soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Observed ice chute at front soda dispenser soiled with mold like substance. Operator removed ice chute and washed, rinsed, and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler across cook line with soiled interior.
22-16-4
70
Mar 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs above cookies inside the reach in cooler. Operator removed the egg and stored them on the walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed a plastic container broken. Operator discarded it. **Corrected On-Site**
14-38-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottom of the reach in cooler.
29-49-6
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed Faucet/handle for hot water missing at the hand wash sink at the front area.
29-09-4
74
Dec 16, 2022
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed a scoop handle touching the flour at the front counter. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic buckets with faba beans stored on the floor inside the walk-in cooler. Operator removed them from the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed a green cutting board no longer cleanable by the hand wash sink.
14-09-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.observed a wet wiping cloth at the coffee station. Operator placed it inside bucket with sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed food containers to go stored on the floor across from the bathrooms. Operator removed them from the floor floor. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled and also hood filters soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed chain was attached to the tanks. Operator placed the chain to secure them. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Icon Mediterranean last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Icon Mediterranean on file is from Feb 17, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Icon Mediterranean?
Across the inspection record, “faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Icon Mediterranean.
How does Icon Mediterranean compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Icon Mediterranean most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Icon Mediterranean's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Icon Mediterranean have averaged around 15 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Icon Mediterranean 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 Icon Mediterranean inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Icon Mediterranean is inspected around three times per year on average.
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