Live Lean
Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026
58
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Live Lean, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 4, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.
When inspectors have written things up, “ceiling tile missing” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
That's lower than the typical Miami restaurant, which scores around 74. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 4, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the handwash sink near 3 compartment sink.
31B-03-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed in the kitchen and the food prep area. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing above reach in coolers and food pan storage area. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed water stains on the ceiling tiles above kitchen prep area.
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in kitchen food prep area. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed sanitizing bucket at 0ppm at the prep area. Operator replaced, 2nd test 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed for clean food pans stored on shelves next to reach in coolers. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
58
Sep 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at mop sink.
29-34-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles through kitchen,prep and warewashing area not smooth and easily cleaned..
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles missing over drying rack at storage area. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic bins at drying rack at warewashing area wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles at kitchen area on poor repair.
36-17-5
70
Feb 19, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
74
Nov 19, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
78
Jun 17, 2024
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at preparation area.
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed some ceiling tiles missing at preparation area.
36-36-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at preparation area.
14-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer at front part of kitchen.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fryer hoods with grease accumulation.
23-03-4
78
Nov 2, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon and Swai stored over ready to eat items in stand up freezer **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Eggs 44, operator moved to other cooler
03A-02-5
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. Sent to operator via email **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
52
Feb 22, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
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 vegetables and shrimp in upright freezer
08A-17-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed food stored in non-food grade bags in upright cooler next to storage room.
14-31-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled at prep table in the grill area.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed bottom rack of prep table rusted next to entrance door of kitchen, and prep table bottom at grill area.
22-31-4
Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. At wall in front of utensil rack, and corner pillar at grill area entrance.
36-08-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed excessive holes in wall behind three compartment sink
36-24-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed missing light shield at lamp above convex oven.
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hoods soiled with grease excess **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Throughout the grill area.
36-30-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout grill kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles (4) missing above utensil storage area.
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout the kitchen area.
36-34-5
41
Aug 9, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non food grade bags used to store food in upright freezer.
14-31-5
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 meat over croquettes in upright freezer.
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled at prep table in hall.
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout the kitchen area.
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles missing in the hall way.
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout the kitchen area.
36-34-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed corn oil cans stored on floor at storage area. Manager placed them on rack **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall in kitchen area in disrepair cut, by stove.
36-24-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hoods soiled kitchen area.
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled in kitchen area.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop not set to air dry by mop sink. Manager placed mop to air dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Live Lean last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Live Lean on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Live Lean?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling tile missing” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Live Lean.
How does Live Lean compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Live Lean most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Live Lean's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Live Lean have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Live Lean 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 Live Lean inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Live Lean is inspected around two times per year on average.
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