Main Kitchen

2269 Nw 199 St, Miami, FL 33056

American

Last inspected: Sep 29, 2025

Score

High Risk

Inspectors have visited Main Kitchen seven times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Sep 29, 2025. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

That's lower than the typical Miami restaurant, which scores around 74. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 29, 2025

Routine - Food

4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sea bass (98F-108 - Hot Holding) stored inside the hotbox for less than 1 hour, as per operator. Operator reheated item. **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee eating with gloves and touching hotboxes and walk in cooler. Employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**

12A-05-4

High Priority - Observed cooked chicken over cooked sea bass. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed topico (45F - Cold Holding) stored on a bin with ice. Operator placed item with more ice and water. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no beard guards during food preparation. Employee placed bears guard. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

13-04-4

Mar 19, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Whole meat roast hot held at less than 130 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pork roast (125F - Hot Holding) stored in the hot holding box for less than 2 hours, operator turned up the heat in the hot box. **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-04-5

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Buckets (Quaternary 0ppm) stored around the kitchen, operator remade all Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm). **Corrected On-Site**

21-08-4

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed multiple employees with no bears guard. Employees put beard guards. **Corrected On-Site**

13-04-4

Oct 4, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed freezer 4 with standing water on the floor, unit has a work order, no food is stored at the time.

36-22-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck on clean containers by the dishwasher area.

16-46-4

Mar 15, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Oct 6, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled. **Corrective Action Taken**

22-02-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed 2 metal pans wet nesting on top of clean pans. **Corrective Action Taken**

24-08-4

Basic - Observed ice buildup in walk-in freezer 4 on the floor.

14-69-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed raw burgers not covered in freezer 1. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-12-5

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**

42-01-4

Mar 22, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.

View 9 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

29-42-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade inside kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet plastic containers on shelf over two compartment sink inside kitchen. Operator stored them correctly in order to air dry. **Corrected On-Site**

24-08-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside Walk in freezer.

14-69-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed over ware washing area.

36-34-5

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 seasoning inside dry storage. Operator stored scoop correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

10-01-5

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed inside employee restroom.

31B-04-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets throughout kitchen.

23-03-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt container on shelf inside kitchen. Operator labeled it. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Nov 4, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed multiple cutting boards are soiled. **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Main Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Main Kitchen on file is from Sep 29, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Main Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Main Kitchen.

How does Main Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Main Kitchen most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.

Has Main Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Main Kitchen have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Main Kitchen means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Main Kitchen inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Main Kitchen is inspected around two times per year on average.

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