Lucali Miami
Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026
58
Score
The health department has logged six inspections at Lucali Miami, the earliest from 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 27, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around nine violations to closer to six violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “clams tags not marked with last date served”, which has been cited four times.
By comparison, the average Miami Beach facility scores 69, putting Lucali Miami on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 27, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed a cook removed her gloves completed a task and put gloves.
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Clams tags not marked with last date served. **Repeat Violation**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled. The manager had it cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. The manager removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed the ice buckets not inverted a. The manager inverted it. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at the pizza station.
36-17-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in water with a temperature of 114°F. The manager put them on the stove to heat the water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
58
Aug 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Repeat Violation**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade spiked.
22-02-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
02D-01-5
74
Feb 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
41
Sep 16, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed meatballs (55F - Cooling); in the walk-in cooler with a sticker indicating use first and production date 09-15.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed meatballs (55F - Cooling); in the walk-in cooler with a sticker indicating use first and production date 09-15.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed the dishwasher load dirty dishes and removed the clean dishes without washing hands.
12A-13-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Clams tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses.
10-14-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. The manager moved it to a container. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
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 salt. The cook removed it and inverted it. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
12B-13-4
Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser.
25-27-4
39
Sep 25, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Clam tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Clam tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
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. Form provided. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic container with clams of the walk-in cooler floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Form provided.
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
52
Feb 7, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit or measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer, provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. None provided at the time of inspection.
16-37-1
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. Provided employee reporting agreement form via email to Manager.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels located at men's restroom, used by food employees and customers.
31B-05-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice located behind bar counter. Manager placed ice scoop handles in a upright position. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives stored between reach in cooler and prep counter. Manager removed knives from between kitchen equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees located behind bar counter. Provided printed handwash sign to Manager. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover located on storage rack in front of kitchen ice machine.
14-20-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lucali Miami last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lucali Miami on file is from Jan 27, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lucali Miami?
Across the inspection record, “clams tags not marked with last date served” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Lucali Miami.
How does Lucali Miami compare to other restaurants in Miami Beach?
Lucali Miami most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami Beach average of 69.
Has Lucali Miami's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Lucali Miami have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Lucali Miami 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 Lucali Miami inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Lucali Miami is inspected around two times per year on average.
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