Little Brazil
Last inspected: Sep 25, 2025
52
Score
Inspectors have visited Little Brazil six times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Sep 25, 2025. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 13 violations each, up from closer to seven violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “ceiling not smooth” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
By comparison, the average Miami Beach facility scores 69, putting Little Brazil on the weaker side. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed left hose bibb at mop sink missing backflow preventer. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with old food debris.
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles above kitchen showing water damage. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food preparation with no hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions stored on floor inside storage room. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle. Employee removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice scream scoops stored in standing at 78 F water near hand sink in kitchen.
10-07-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloth stored under yellow cutting board at prep table.
21-04-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in walk in cooler rusted. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
52
Jan 30, 2025
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. Observed hose bibb at mop sink missing backflow preventer. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed soiled spoon and food debris inside of hand wash sink in kitchen.
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles at cook line showing water damage. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots not inverted on shelf near mop sink.
24-05-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bags of onions stored on floor at dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves inside of walk in cooler rusted. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
58
Aug 26, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed 3 hose bibbs at mop sink missing backflow preventer.
29-42-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm).
41-27-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored one unwashed lettuce inside of walk in cooler. Chef placed items in correct storage order. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
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. Operator was provided form via email.
11-27-4
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. Operator was provided form via email.
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed in kitchen and cook line.
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles show water damage above cook line.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent soiled with dust at entrance of cook line.
36-34-5
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 gaskets broken inside of reach in cooler at cook line.
14-74-7
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees engaged in food preparation with no hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 2 cases of raw beef stored on ground inside of walk in cooler. Chef placed case of raw beef on shelves. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives and spatulas stored in between equipment and wall at 3 compartment sink. Employee removed knives and spatulas from in between equipment and wall. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave near cook line soiled with old food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Operator was provided choking poster via email.
51-13-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer inside of left reach in cooler at cook line.
05-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign posted in women's restroom.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guards in walk in cooler soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed on shelves inside of walk in cooler
14-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 5 tongs stored on oven door handles. Chef removed tongs from oven door handles. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
25
Dec 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
43
Jun 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
74
Nov 14, 2022
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed some mold like substance inside ice machine. Owner sent an employee to clean it. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Kitchen and storage areas.
36-37-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed some clean pots and pans with food contact surface up.
24-05-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food preparation without hair restrain.
13-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in cooler floor dirty.
36-73-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong on oven handle. Employee moved it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Little Brazil last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Little Brazil on file is from Sep 25, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Little Brazil?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling not smooth” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Little Brazil.
How does Little Brazil compare to other restaurants in Miami Beach?
Little Brazil most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami Beach average of 69.
Has Little Brazil's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Little Brazil have averaged around 13 violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Little Brazil 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 Little Brazil inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Little Brazil is inspected around two times per year on average.
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