Jimmy Buffets Margaritaville Viena
Last inspected: Feb 23, 2026
50
Score
Across the available record, Jimmy Buffets Margaritaville Viena has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 23, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near eight violations per visit across recent inspections.
Across the inspection history, “equipment drain line draining into handwash sink” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded nine times.
By comparison, the average Miami facility scores 74, putting Jimmy Buffets Margaritaville Viena on the weaker side. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 23, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed six salmon stored in kitchen reach in cooler in commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed a drain line on the kitchen hand washing sink, **Repeat Violation**
31A-10-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed kitchen floor no chlorine test kit onsite.
16-37-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles in the kitchen area soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed six salmon stored in kitchen reach in cooler in commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package
06-09-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed wall floor soiled behind equipments at the bar.
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed chicken breast ice buildup inside of the walk in freezer **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled in the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
50
Sep 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed breaded chicken on top of Cajun shrimp inside of the kitchen prep cooler.
08A-20-5
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Chef stored eggs on ice **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed walls slicer guard soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Manager provided thermometer. **Corrected On-Site**
05-08-4
Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed a drain line on the kitchen hand washing sink, and washing area hand sink **Repeat Violation**
31A-10-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed kitchen ceiling tiles soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor behind grill with grease.
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of the reach in cooler, walk in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves with rust
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed kitchen walls soiled under flat gril.
36-27-5
41
Jan 27, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed a drain line on the kitchen hand washing sink, and washing area hand sink **Repeat Violation**
31A-10-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel in the kitchen hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing floor tiles in the kitchen area.
36-17-5
78
Sep 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed chicken on top drawer, beef and pork on the bottom. Employee stored chicken on the bottom drawer **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed a drain line on the kitchen hand washing sink, and washing area hand sink **Repeat Violation**
31A-10-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee cooking with no hair restraint
13-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor drain soiled at the bar area.
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing in the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed walk in cooler floor in disrepair
36-02-5
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Employee cleaned it **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
29-17-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves wit rust.
14-17-4
58
Jul 2, 2024
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed a drain line on the kitchen hand washing sink, and washing area hand sink. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-02: Observed a drain line on the kitchen hand washing sink, and washing area hand sink. **Time Extended**
31A-10-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit on side. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-02: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit on side. **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor drain soiled. Observed floor drains with heavy soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-02: Floor drain soiled. Observed floor drains with heavy soiled. **Time Extended**
29-18-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor behind equipments with heavy soiled in the bar area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-02: Observed floor behind equipments with heavy soiled in the bar area. **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing floor tiles on the kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-02: Observed missing floor tiles on the kitchen area. **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Underneath flat grill with heavy soiled - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-02: Underneath flat grill with heavy soiled **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall under the dishwasher area soiled, observed walls in the kitchen area soiled by hand washing sink. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-02: Observed wall under the dishwasher area soiled, observed walls in the kitchen area soiled by hand washing sink. **Time Extended**
36-27-5
64
Jun 25, 2024
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed a drain line on the kitchen hand washing sink, and washing area hand sink. **Repeat Violation**
31A-10-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit on side.
16-37-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed AC vent, ceiling with heavy soiled throughout the lobby.
36-34-5
Basic - Floor drain soiled. Observed floor drains with heavy soiled.
29-18-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor behind equipments with heavy soiled in the bar area.
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing floor tiles on the kitchen area.
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Underneath flat grill with heavy soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall under the dishwasher area soiled, observed walls in the kitchen area soiled by hand washing sink.
36-27-5
61
Mar 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed shell eggs over strawberries, ham.
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed drain line draining into the kitchen hand washing sink. **Repeat Violation**
31A-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 Cleber Ross expired 02/09/24
53B-14-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed raw eggs no covered inside of the reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Kitchen area.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under equipments in the bar area.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Underneath flat grill with heavy soiled.
23-03-4
50
Aug 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
58
Apr 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed drain line draining into the kitchen hand washing sink. **Repeat Violation**
31A-10-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole on the wall located in the kitchen area.
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of the walk in freezer **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed under flat grill soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted out
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind dishwasher machine.
36-27-5
58
Nov 7, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed drain line draining into the kitchen hand washing sink.
31A-10-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone, and bag on top of the prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken floor tiles in the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of the reach cooler located in the front area.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed kitchen fan cover soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Prep cooler.
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall at the Dishwashing area soiled.
36-27-5
61
Aug 2, 2022
Complaint Full
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-02: Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Time Extended**
16-21-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent soiled at the dishwasher area. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-02: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent soiled at the dishwasher area. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Observed condensation hose coming from the ceiling being drained into a plastic container. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-02: Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Observed condensation hose coming from the ceiling being drained into a plastic container. **Time Extended**
28-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor drains soiled at the bar area,observed floor under equipment soiled - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-02: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor drains soiled at the bar area,observed floor under equipment soiled **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed under flat grill, shelf on top of the prep table with heavy soiled, Observed buns cart cabinet with heavy soiled. Paper dispenser soiled at the kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-02: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed under flat grill, shelf on top of the prep table with heavy soiled, Observed buns cart cabinet with heavy soiled. Paper dispenser soiled at the kitchen area. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls at the kitchen, dishwasher area soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-02: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls at the kitchen, dishwasher area soiled. **Time Extended**
36-27-5
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jimmy Buffets Margaritaville Viena last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jimmy Buffets Margaritaville Viena on file is from Feb 23, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jimmy Buffets Margaritaville Viena?
Across the inspection record, “equipment drain line draining into handwash sink” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Jimmy Buffets Margaritaville Viena.
How does Jimmy Buffets Margaritaville Viena compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Jimmy Buffets Margaritaville Viena most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Jimmy Buffets Margaritaville Viena's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Jimmy Buffets Margaritaville Viena have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Jimmy Buffets Margaritaville Viena 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 Jimmy Buffets Margaritaville Viena inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Jimmy Buffets Margaritaville Viena is inspected around three times per year on average.
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