Lovelys in the City
Last inspected: Aug 25, 2025
86
Score
Inspectors have visited Lovelys in the City 14 times, with records going back to 2022. Lovelys in the City was last inspected on Aug 25, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly 10 violations before.
“Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.
Compared to the broader Miami restaurant scene, where the average is 74, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
14
Inspections
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Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 25, 2025
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in the wall near chest freezer.
36-24-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator stored mop correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container unlabeled in kitchen. Operator labeled container. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
86
Aug 22, 2025
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed near chest freezer.
36-24-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in a container of sugar.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
90
Jun 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 10-01-202 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole in the ceiling at bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. **Repeat Violation**
14-73-4
78
Apr 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : Observed: Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 10-01-2024. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-18: Observed license expired. Operator provided confirmation number I11830327. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole in the ceiling at bathroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-18: Observed hole in the ceiling at bathroom. **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-18: Observed: Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. **Time Extended**
33-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-18: Observed: No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. **Time Extended**
14-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Screen in door torn/in poor repair. **Warning** Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-18: Screen in door torn/in poor repair. **Time Extended**
36-60-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop being stored inside mop bucket. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-18: Observed wet mop being stored properly during inspection. **Time Extended**
42-01-4
67
Apr 17, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Observed: Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed rodent droppings behind chest freezer, approximately 50 droppings, 6 rodent droppings on top of preparation table , approximately 30 droppings under shelves at storage area, approximately 25 rodent droppings under flat top grill at kitchen. **Warning**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Observed: Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 10-01-2024. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Observed: Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed can of tomato paste dented. **Warning**
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Observed: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can openers soiled with food debris. On top preparation table in preparation area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Observed: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Observed: Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed 2 dead mice on a glue trap on the floor inside equipment storage room, 5 dead mice on a glue traps under two door reach in cooler. **Warning**
35A-06-4
Basic - Observed: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole in the ceiling at bathroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Observed: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board grooved. Operator discarded cutting board board. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Observed: Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food inside reach in cooler not identified as employee food, not segregated from restaurant food. **Warning**
08B-49-4
Basic - Observed: Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. **Warning**
33-20-4
Basic - Observed: No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-73-4
Basic - Observed: Screen in door torn/in poor repair. **Warning** Priority: Basic
36-60-5
Basic - Observed: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop being stored inside mop bucket. **Warning**
42-01-4
37
Jan 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken being stored on top cooked yellow rice inside reach in cooler next to preparation table. Employee removed and stored product properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed can of insecticide under preparation table next to rice machine .employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing behind front counter. Employee provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic container with sugar not labeled under preparation table.
02D-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching sugar inside plastic container under preparation table , employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Full text of violation **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towel on top preparation table.
21-12-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop being stored inside the mop bucket .
42-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil being stored on the floor next to frying station employee removed and stored product properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen shrimp inside standing water on top 3 compartment sink. Employee removed and stored inside reach in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. **Repeat Violation**
14-73-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole on ceiling inside employee bathroom. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
43
Oct 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with food debris across reach in freezer.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink next to storage area , employee provided paper towels during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed hand washing sign missing at employees bathroom.
31B-04-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee personal drink inside reach in cooler across from preparation table . Employee removed and discarded during installation. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed wet soiled towel on top of preparation table across the oven. Employee replaced with a clean towel. **Corrected On-Site**
21-09-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling in disrepair at employee bathroom.
36-32-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license displayed 10/01/2022
50-09-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven interior soiled.
22-08-4
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
14-73-4
58
Jun 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. Employee cleaned can opener at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
33-20-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed inside walk in cooler, water dripping in to a plastic container and then splashing on the floor.
36-22-4
78
Feb 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed a dented can with chili con carne,and a can of dice tomatoes. Owner discarded dented cans. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
01B-01-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper at hand wash sinks. Employee provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
74
Oct 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 10/01/2023
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. Employee cleaned can opener during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels available. Employee provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed inside walk in cooler.
36-73-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloths on top of table. Employee stored wiping cloths inside sanitizer b. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
64
Jun 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
74
May 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-02: At time of callback inspection observed Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door. **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
95
May 1, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 live fly walking walking on the countertop, 2 live flies crawling on the rotating service windows, 3 live flies flying by the cookline, 2 live flies flying by the employee restroom, and 2 live flies flying around the kitchen. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed on rack by the prep table: a can of ravioli and a can of black eye peas dented **Warning**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 40+ rodent droppings inside the countertop at the front counter, approximately 6 rodent droppings at a rotating service pick up window, 3 rodent droppings on the floor underneath the rotating service window, approximately 10+ rodent droppings inside a double door cabinet, approximately 15+ rodent droppings by a wheeled cart with can goods stored on the cart, and approximately 10 rodent droppings by the customer restroom. **Warning**
35A-04-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By the office. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Dead roaches and flies on premises. Observed By the front door entrance 2 dead roaches on the floor and 6 dead flies underneath prep tables in the kitchen, **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Prep table in the kitchen. Operator removed towel **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-04-4
50
Sep 8, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle of pine sol not labeled, employee labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed container of rice stored not 6 inches off the ground. Employee put container on shelf more than 6 inches off ground. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Inside flour, employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lovelys in the City last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lovelys in the City on file is from Aug 25, 2025. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lovelys in the City?
Across the inspection record, “wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Lovelys in the City.
How does Lovelys in the City compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Lovelys in the City most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.
Has Lovelys in the City's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Lovelys in the City have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Lovelys in the City means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Lovelys in the City inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Lovelys in the City is inspected around five times per year on average.
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