Jass Kitchen
Last inspected: Apr 21, 2026
45
Score
Across the available record, Jass Kitchen has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Apr 21, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 18 violations lately compared to roughly seven violations before.
“Food stored on floor” comes up most often, recorded eight times in the inspection record.
Compared to other Miami restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
12
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 21, 2026
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container inside hand sink next to mop sink. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed date of birth missing for all employee records.
53B-10-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed interior soiled. Operator cleaned inside at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled.
16-21-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed next to dish machine.
36-03-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed next to dish machine.
36-17-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed in reach in outside of walk in cooler.
14-38-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil on floor next to dish machine. Operator removed from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in reach in freezer outside of walk in. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed at bar cooler.
14-36-5
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed in kitchen, 2 broken and 1 missing. **Repeat Violation**
38-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in freezer. Operator had employee wipe the, down during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in walk in cooler.
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in bar cooler.
29-49-6
45
Jan 27, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed a container with raw branzino stored over RTE lamb stock at walk in cooler.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed a cook cleaning table and clean gloves on apron and pick up some fries from floor and discarded and proceeded to get knife. Coached employee to discard soiled gloves and wash hands properly. **Repeat Violation**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (88F - Hot Holding); garlic and oil (92F - Hot Holding) at cook line, as per manager prepared less than one hour. Employee took to cooler for rapid chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed milk container opened not dated mark. Manager dated. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed green and brown cutting boards soiled by cook line. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sponge stored inside hand sink front counter bar.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
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. Observed two new employees Alpert and Mario hired less than 60 days. Manager printed form and signed with employees. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cheesecake prepared on site not dated mark marked. As per manager prepared two days prior. Manager dated. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. By Bar area.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. By kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee bottle of water stored on top of prep table by pastry station.
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler drawers at cook line torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed lamb shanks stored on floor by walk in cooler door. Manager stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. By pastry station.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line. Employee discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield in disrepair above ware washing area.
38-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled across cook line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at cook line and prep table. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed cooking oil not labeled at cook line.
02D-01-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler not working and disconnected across oven. No TCS food stored at time of inspection.
14-74-7
19
Jul 31, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee drink water from bottle with gloves on, and proceeded to prepared food. Inspector coach employee how to properly discarded soiled gloves and wash hands before started to prepare food. Employee discarded gloves and wash hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a green cutting boards with mold-like substance by storage area.
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. Observed no proof provided for one new employee Mario Montenegro hired less than 60 days. Manager printed and read to them and signed. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked beef brisket stored at walk in cooler not dated. As per manager prepared two days ago.
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl stored inside container with lamb stock. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed cardboard soiled inside walk in cooler.
36-06-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Above prep area and ware washing area.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets from drawer by cook line torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap at back door near bathrooms.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed flour container stored on floor by walk in cooler entrance. Manager stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water container at 88°F. Manager stored in a dry container.**Repeat Violation** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed above ware washing area.
38-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign at hand sink by kitchen near three compartment sink.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled by cook line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed an employee bottle of water stored inside reach in cooler across cook line.
12B-13-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed SS Togo bowls stored on floor by dry storage.
25-05-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from the three compartment sink handles.
29-11-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cloth stored at prep table near storage area. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
32
Jan 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ground beef kabobs stored over cooked lamb at reach in cooler at preparation area across stove. Operator relocated correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed heavily food residues at hand sink at kitchen also observed hand sink with plates stored inside at bar area. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed at hand sink at kitchen. Operator provided paper towel during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at bar area.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl stored inside sugar container at storage dry area. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed brown cutting board at preparation area.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee beverage container stored inside reach in cooler at kitchen. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed two employees with no hair restraints while preparing food at kitchen.
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a box with watermelon stored on floor at walk in cooler. Operator relocated 6 inches above floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored in room temperature 85°F standing water at kitchen area. Operator stored utensils in a dry container with no water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Operator started cleaning gaskets. **Corrective Action Taken**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck on containers with food inside at walk in cooler.
16-46-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed a wet cloth at preparation area at kitchen. Operator stored inside sanitizing solution bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed oil squeeze bottles at preparation area not labeled. Observed salt stored inside container not labeled at grill area.
02D-01-5
35
Sep 24, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed next to mop sink outside.
29-34-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Two treated faucets no vacuum breaker at mop sink.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed colander stored inside hand wash sink at kitchen. Employee removed colander from inside hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil container stored on the floor at storage area. Employee stored cooking oil container six inches above the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
61
Aug 28, 2024
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in coolers gaskets inside kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: Observed soiled reach in coolers gaskets inside kitchen. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
95
Jun 18, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed Raw beef on top ice cream inside reach in freezer by three compartment sink. Operator stored products correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
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. **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-01-5
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.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser unlabeled over dishwashing machine. Operator labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil plastic container on kitchen floor. Also, observed a bag of potatoes stored on walk in cooler floor. Operator removed everything from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in coolers gaskets inside kitchen.
23-03-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed spoons faces up inside bar. Operator stored spoons faces down. **Corrected On-Site**
24-18-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt and sugar containers unlabeled inside kitchen. Operator labeled containers. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
47
Jun 4, 2024
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 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 - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
16-33-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic containers with cook oil and bag of rice. Located near three compartment sink.
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Utensils.
25-06-4
70
Feb 20, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 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. Provided and or reviewed the 2017 food code changes, Big 6 Foodborne Illnesses, up for vomit and diarreal events **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
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. Provided and or reviewed the 2017 food code changes, Big 6 Foodborne Illnesses, up for vomit and diarreal events **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in bulk container of sugar. Operator removed bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil on floor on cook line. Operator put boxes on shelf.**Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container of sugar on cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
61
Jul 11, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jass Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jass Kitchen on file is from Apr 21, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jass Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Jass Kitchen.
How does Jass Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Jass Kitchen most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Jass Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Jass Kitchen have averaged around 18 violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Jass Kitchen means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Jass Kitchen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Jass Kitchen is inspected around three times per year on average.
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