Kitchen 57
Last inspected: Dec 5, 2025
35
Score
Kitchen 57 appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. Kitchen 57 was last inspected on Dec 5, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around 13 violations compared to roughly 16 violations earlier on.
“Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Kitchen 57's latest score of 35 falls below the South Miami average of 63. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
13
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 5, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 13 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of eyedrops stored above reach in lowboy next to hand sink. Chef removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Observed ice molds at bar stored inside same drinking ice for customers at bar.
01B-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed knife magnet soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed in back kitchen area.
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in warewash.
36-17-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed behind hand sink in kitchen.
36-24-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled.
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed above hand sink across walk in cooler.
36-36-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed ice stick used for cooling foods on floor in walk in freezer. Chef removed and brought to ware wash area to be cleaned and sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-07-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed inside walk in cooler at entrance to walk in freezer.
36-03-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in bar area. Observed in warewash area due to broken tiles.
36-22-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in multiple reach in coolers.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in multiple coolers.
14-33-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in bar area.
36-02-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed in back of kitchen; flour and sugar containers with no label.
02D-01-5
35
Jul 23, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed at bar employee cutting lemons for garnish with bare hands. Operator spoke to employee about gloves for garnishes and lemon was tossed out. **Corrective Action Taken**
09-01-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Observed at bar employee cutting lemons for garnish with bare hands.
01B-03-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in cooler across grill: eggplant (48F - Cold Holding). As per operator; more than 4 hours in cooler, operator voluntarily tossed.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in cooler across grill: eggplant (48F - Cold Holding). As per operator; more than 4 hours in cooler, operator voluntarily tossed. Observed across flat top: butter (76F - Cold Holding). As per operator; less than 4 hours. Operator cooked butter to 165F, will use for hot holding. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed under heat lamp: onion rings (100F - Hot Holding). As per operator; less than 4 hours. Operator removed voluntarily to be discarded. Inspector provided TPHC form. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed in bar; spray bottle no label.
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed inside ice bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed pizza pan on floor. Operator said they no longer used and moved to be thrown out. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-07-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed on table across pizza oven. Observed above warewash area. Employee moved both to below shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed in warewash area on counter.
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed hand isn't installed and working; not attached to wall fully.
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in reach in freezer and walk in.
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed next to soda fountain; no sign.
31B-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in walk in coolers.
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in reach in coolers in kitchen.
14-33-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed ice cream in reach in freezer no cover. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar and flour with no labels. Operators moved labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
22
Mar 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer guard soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
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 Mahi mahi on 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. Operator removed it and put in ziplock bag **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed ice cream not covered inside of the kitchen reach in freezer
08B-12-5
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed waste line missing at soda bar gun holster.
29-17-4
70
Sep 30, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0 ppm).
22-41-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located at dishwasher area and preparation area.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
31B-03-4
Basic - Reach-in coolers interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues at kitchen area.
22-16-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled t kitchen area.
23-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer at the line of refrigerator system.
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
31B-04-4
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed some tiles torn at preparation area.
36-10-4
55
May 21, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 6 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0 ppm). The operator will be used the three compartment sink set up with quaternary solution. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-49-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observation beef and raw pork stored over cooked beef at walk-in freezer. Operator started to relocate the products. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef stored over raw salmon at drawers reach in cooler. Operator relocated the products. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef stored over raw pork at walk-in freezer. Operator started to relocate the products. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed an employee touching ready to eat tomatoes after cleaned the gloves with dirty towel. Operator was informed that the ready to eat food can not be served with dirty gloves. **Warning**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Observed 60 units of clams without tag at walk-in cooler. Operator discarded the clams. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
01B-04-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink not accessible at bar area. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located at oven station. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at preparation area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. See stop sale. Observed 60 units of clams without tag at walk-in cooler. Operator segregated and discarded the clams. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01C-01-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed some clams tag not marked with last date served. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01C-03-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board at preparation table. Operator removed the towel. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. The area where the mop sink was installed now is part of a gym, separate by walls. **Warning**
29-27-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0 ppm). Operator changed the solution. Final concentration 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-08-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a cups without handle inside of salt container. Operator removed the cups. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-01-5
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 tuna inside of reduced oxygen package bearing the label at reach in cooler. Operator opened the package. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall next to the office. **Warning**
36-24-5
16
Jan 19, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 7 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 22 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license since October 1, 2023. Operator paid the license. Confirmation number 237421282. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef stored over cooked ground beef at walk in cooler.
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon stored over deserts at reach in cooler. And raw shells eggs stored over yogurt and sauces at walk-in cooler. Operator started to rearrange the products. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef stored over raw salmon and raw fish at drawers reach in cooler preparation area. And raw beef stored next to each other with raw pork and in the top of the raw fish. Operator started to relocate the products. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef stored over raw fish at walk-in cooler.
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed the tag of the clams was date marked before they sell the last unit.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. The tag was provided and put in the container. **Corrected On-Site**
01C-10-4
Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed the soda gun stored inside of hand wash sink bar area.
31A-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink is used as dumping sink at bar area.
31A-11-4
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/
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink preparation area. Soap was provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a cup with no handle inside of salt. Operator removed the cup. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on clean containers at shelves dishwasher area.
24-08-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed cooked ground beef stored on floor at walk in freezer. Operator picked up the product. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a oil container stored on floor next to walk in cooler door.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer door.
14-69-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At bar area.
10-08-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed two tongs stored on oven door. The tongs were removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Two Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator put on the beard guard. **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed mold like substance on wall behind dishwasher machine area.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At preparation area.
21-12-4
14
Jun 2, 2023
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
70
Apr 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the salad reach in cooler cut tomato (48F - Cold Holding). Per operator less than three hours. **Warning**
03A-02-5
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the service area hand wash sink obstructed by a big bottle . Bottle wash removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water Water temp124F. Operator moved the utensilsto increase the water temperature. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed a table fan cover soiled with grease **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Wiping cloth was removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-10-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
21-12-4
45
Dec 21, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at the salad reach in cooler chick peas (52F - Cold Holding); blue cheese (50F - Cold Holding). Per operator less than two hours. Per ambient thermometer the unit temperature is 42F **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-21: Observed at the salad reach in cooler Feta cheese(56F- Cold Holding); blue cheese (57F- Cold Holding). Per operator less than three hours Operator will move to another reach in cooler. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-21: Observed Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. . Per owner. They took the test and did not pass it. Have to repeat the course. **Admin Complaint**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Reduced oxygen packaged food lacking bold type on contrasting background, or other required information. Observed in house vacuum packaged calamari without the required information. No name label, date packed temperature requirement. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-21: Observed in house vacuum packaged calamari without the required information. No name label, date packed temperature requirement. **Time Extended**
03G-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-21: Observed Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair **Time Extended**
36-17-5
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kitchen 57 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kitchen 57 on file is from Dec 5, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kitchen 57?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Kitchen 57.
How does Kitchen 57 compare to other restaurants in South Miami?
Kitchen 57 most recently scored 35 out of 100, which is lower than the South Miami average of 63.
Has Kitchen 57's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Kitchen 57 have averaged around 13 violations per visit, down from roughly 16 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Kitchen 57 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 Kitchen 57 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Kitchen 57 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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