Matthews Place

21700 Sw 120 Ave, Miami, FL 33170

American

Last inspected: Oct 28, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Matthews Place, the earliest from 2023. Matthews Place was last inspected on Oct 28, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

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

Across the inspection history, “operating with an expired division of hotels” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Restaurants in Miami average 74, so Matthews Place trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 28, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired since October 1, 2025.

50-17-3

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed glass cup stored inside handwash sink at bar entrance.

31A-11-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

42-01-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave has accumulation of old food debris.

22-08-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler interior soiled at cook line. Observed beer reach in cooler interior soiled at bar area.

22-16-4

Jan 3, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator made the payment over the phone confirmation #246037361 **Corrected On-Site**

50-17-3

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

22-16-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil containers stored on the floor.

08B-38-4

May 16, 2024

Routine - Food

6 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 7 violations

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**

53A-01-7

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 probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

05-08-4

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. **Warning**

11-26-1

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed a soup inside the reach in cooler not date marked. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

02C-02-5

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. **Warning**

11-27-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed fish was not covered inside the reach in freezer. **Warning**

08B-12-5

Nov 13, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

4 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 5 violations

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pork and chicken inside the refrigerator not date marked.

02C-02-5

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

16-37-1

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the front counter.

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

05-08-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the front counter and at the kitchen.

31B-04-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Matthews Place last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Matthews Place on file is from Oct 28, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Matthews Place?

Across the inspection record, “operating with an expired division of hotels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Matthews Place.

How does Matthews Place compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Matthews Place most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.

Has Matthews Place's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Matthews Place have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Matthews Place 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 Matthews Place inspected?

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

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