Lowkeys Hookah Lounge and Eats
Last inspected: Nov 7, 2025
61
Score
Across the available record, Lowkeys Hookah Lounge and Eats has six inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Nov 7, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately and about eight violations before that.
Across the inspection history, “floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four 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.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Observed no chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at the handwashing sink in the kitchen.
27-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed back door exit with screen torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked floor tiles in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed cold water valve in the hand washing sink loose.
29-08-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow drainage in the kitchen handwashing sink.
29-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
61
Jun 26, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing degreaser, no labeled, Operator labeled spry bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed tiles on kitchen door to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed tiles at kitchen cracked. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in hand sink at bar, no sign
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed on reach in cooler across from fryer.
29-49-6
64
Sep 18, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit back door in the kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit back door in the kitchen. **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In the kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In the kitchen. **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Entire establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Entire establishment. **Time Extended**
36-10-4
82
Jul 15, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed operator unaware how to calibrate a thermometer, trained operator. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53A-10-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
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
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit back door in the kitchen. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In the kitchen. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in the wall between reach in freezer and mop sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters are soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout the kitchen. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Entire establishment. **Warning**
36-10-4
52
Feb 14, 2024
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Jean Cineus
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit not provided.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front counter and kitchen.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
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. Discussed with the operator and provided the handout for vomiting and diarrhea. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Non-working stand up reach in cooler in the kitchen.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Entire establishment.
36-73-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Above the mop sink in the kitchen.
36-24-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. All reach in coolers.
22-16-4
Basic - Storage/bar/kitchen area not maintained clean and organized.
33-34-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
41
Jul 7, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lowkeys Hookah Lounge and Eats last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lowkeys Hookah Lounge and Eats on file is from Nov 7, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lowkeys Hookah Lounge and Eats?
Across the inspection record, “floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Lowkeys Hookah Lounge and Eats.
How does Lowkeys Hookah Lounge and Eats compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Lowkeys Hookah Lounge and Eats most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Lowkeys Hookah Lounge and Eats' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Lowkeys Hookah Lounge and Eats have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Lowkeys Hookah Lounge and Eats 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 Lowkeys Hookah Lounge and Eats inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Lowkeys Hookah Lounge and Eats is inspected around two times per year on average.
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