Lovely's
Last inspected: Feb 25, 2026
67
Score
Across the available record, Lovely's has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2024. On Feb 25, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “equipment in poor repair” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.
That's lower than the typical Miami Gardens restaurant, which scores around 80. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 25, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Observed establishment open and Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license as of 10/1/25. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen area. Manager added. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Observed cases of oil stored on floor in kitchen area. Manager moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
67
Oct 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In the bathroom.
31B-04-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in disrepair in the 3 door metal reach in cooler.
14-11-5
78
Apr 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 100ppm), operator added an extra tablets Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm). **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed 3 door reach in cooler with gaskets torn.
14-11-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In the bathroom.
31B-04-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored inside mop bucket by the mop sink. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
74
Oct 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed 3 door reach in cooler with torn gaskets. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled in reach in cooler in front of the cookline. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
70
May 2, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn at the 3 door reach in cooler in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Observed interior of reach-in freezer have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
90
Mar 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored inside the mop sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-06: Observed mop stored inside the bathroom. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-07: Observed mop stored inside in the kitchen. **Time Extended**
42-01-4
95
Mar 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No handwash sink located in or immediately adjacent to bathroom. Observed handwashing sink removed from the restroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-06: Observed handwashing sink removed from the restroom. **Admin Complaint**
31A-06-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container used as a scoop inside the cold pasta salad in the reach in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-06: Observed plastic container used as a scoop inside the cold pasta salad in the reach in cooler. **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored inside the mop sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-06: Observed mop stored inside the bathroom. **Time Extended**
42-01-4
82
Jan 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat foods. Observed raw chicken over cooked chicken in the reach in cooler. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed the current layout does not match the approved plans. The establishment remodel and added a cookline ( gas stove, flat-top grill, 3 single gas fryers) with a hood system above, on the approved plans where the prep area was located. Observe the hand washing sink inside the restroom removed. At the front counter a hand washing sink was installed. The mop sink has been relocated nearby the restroom. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - No handwash sink located in or immediately adjacent to bathroom. Observed handwashing sink removed from the restroom. **Warning**
31A-06-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container used as a scoop inside the cold pasta salad in the reach in cooler. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn at reach in cooler. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored inside the mop sink. **Warning**
42-01-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lovely's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lovely's on file is from Feb 25, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lovely's?
Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Lovely's.
How does Lovely's compare to other restaurants in Miami Gardens?
Lovely's most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami Gardens average of 80.
Has Lovely's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lovely's have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Lovely's 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 Lovely's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Lovely's is inspected around four times per year on average.
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