Miami Best Wings
Last inspected: Mar 26, 2026
50
Score
Across the available record, Miami Best Wings has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 26, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around six violations compared to roughly eight violations earlier on.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, showing up six times.
That's lower than the typical Miami Gardens restaurant, which scores around 80. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
7
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 26, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored over sliced mushrooms and green peppers on flip top portion of reach in cooler across from cook line. Operator relocated products. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw philly steak beef in flip top portion of reach in cooler across from cook line. Operator relocated products. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm) in dish area. Operator replaced bucket for final concentration Chlorine 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training expired for Zhi Lin 7/1/2025.
53B-14-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed underneath hood filters soiled. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled at end of cook line. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
50
Aug 4, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop handle touching msg. Operator fixed during inspection.
10-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan covers in the walk in cooler with accumulation of dust. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By 3 compartment sink and hallway to back prep area and mop sink area. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
82
Jan 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken breast stored over raw philiy steak. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed walk in cooler shelves soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed exterior of microwave soiled on the cook line.
23-24-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed container lid cracked in the walk in cooler. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed drain under 3 compartment sink soiled. Cleaned during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By mop sink.
36-27-5
64
Sep 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef in the flip top reach in cooler. Operator properly stored. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-20-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee meal over establishment food items. Operator placed in the bottom rack. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed multiple cracked containers throughout the establishment.
14-38-4
74
Apr 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken tender over raw steak in the flip top reach in cooler, operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed manager unable to repeat the 6 food borne illnesses. Provided form to operator to print and post. **Corrective Action Taken**
53A-14-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed exterior of containers soiled where flour is stored in. Operator cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of microwave soiled located next to rice maker in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen peas and carrots thawing in room temperature under prep table in the kitchen. Educated the operator on correct methods to thaw items. Operator placed into reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed bug zapper with accumulated dead flies.
35A-06-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper installed over container of flour by the 3 compartment sink. Operator moved container of flour to another location. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-02-4
58
Feb 13, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tilapia (48F - Cold Holding) at the reach in cooler at the cookline, as per operator placed 3hours before inspection. Advised operator to place inside the reach in freezer for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef at the reach in cooler. Operator switched the containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee washing their hands, with the gloves on. Educated employee that gloves cannot be washed, change gloves after changing tasks and wash hand before engaging with food. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed plastic lining at the walk in cooler shelves soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Designated employee eating/drinking/smoking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area causing possible cross contamination. Observed pork chops stored in the walk in cooler for employees. Advised operator to get a container or area in the walk in cooler for employees only and with label.
12B-04-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing and rinsing dish in the same compartment and placed item to dry. Educated employee how to wash, rinse and sanitize properly. Showed all employees how to prepare the 3 compartment correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
16-13-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of bbq sauce stored on the floor. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of microwave at the cookline soiled. Operator cleaned it. Observed fan covers at walk in cooler soiled. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Observed walk in cooler shelves soiled.
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled by the 3 compartment sink, and mop sink.
36-27-5
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100+ppm), operator remade to Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm).
21-07-4
39
Nov 17, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with beef bone in the reach in freezer. Manager discarded bags. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards are soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed shelves under preparation tables has rust.
22-31-4
Basic - Cases of plastic water bottles, cooking oils not stored at least 6 inches off of the kitchen floor.
08B-47-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
24-05-4
Basic - Food storage container for time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned after being emptied prior to refilling.
22-09-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of reach in cooler.
10-17-4
Basic - In-use spoon in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of flour within a closed container. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed preparation tables are soiled.
22-08-4
Basic - Kitchen floor and under cooking equipments soiled/has accumulation of debris.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of deep fryers, grill, shelves under preparation tables are soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
36-27-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Miami Best Wings last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Miami Best Wings on file is from Mar 26, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Miami Best Wings?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Miami Best Wings.
How does Miami Best Wings compare to other restaurants in Miami Gardens?
Miami Best Wings most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami Gardens average of 80.
Has Miami Best Wings' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Miami Best Wings have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Miami Best Wings 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 Miami Best Wings inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Miami Best Wings is inspected around two times per year on average.
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