Malua
Last inspected: Dec 29, 2025
67
Score
The health department has logged seven inspections at Malua, the earliest from 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 29, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near 10 violations per visit.
“Ready-to-eat” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
The city-wide average is 69, putting Malua squarely in typical territory. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. As per cook for approximately 30 minutes prior.
03A-03-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked beans inside walk in cooler with no date marked, as per employee for more than 24 hours prior. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container with produce on floor at walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
67
Oct 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked beans inside walk in cooler with no date marked, as per employee for more than 24 hours prior. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-20: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-20: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-20: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-20: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-20: **Time Extended**
13-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container with produce on floor at walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-20: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-20: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
67
Aug 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. **Warning**
12A-07-5
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. Provided to operator via email. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-37-1
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
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed establishment offers smoked salmon and undercooked eggs with no consumer advisory. Provided to employee and posted in dining area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked beans inside walk in cooler with no date marked, as per employee for more than 24 hours prior. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator via email. **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container with produce on floor at walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
32
Oct 21, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. **Repeat Violation**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pork held more than 24 hours not properly date marked at reach in cooler across from 3 compartment sink.
02C-02-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with cut marks at preparation area across from 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed door at front counter cabinet in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed throughout the kitchen. Observed walk in cooler and walk in freezer floor soiled.
36-73-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed ice cream, açaí container not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor at walk in freezer.
08B-47-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at reach in cooler across 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves with rust at walk in cooler and walk in freezer.
14-17-4
47
Jul 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
30
Jul 13, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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 via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
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. Form provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
31B-03-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
31B-04-4
58
Jan 4, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Malua last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Malua on file is from Dec 29, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Malua?
Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Malua.
How does Malua compare to other restaurants in Miami Beach?
Malua most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is about the same as the Miami Beach average of 69.
Has Malua's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Malua have averaged around 10 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Malua 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 Malua inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Malua is inspected around two times per year on average.
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