Miami Finga Licking 125
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026
86
Score
Miami Finga Licking 125 has been inspected nine times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 3, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around six violations each, up from closer to three violations before.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
Among North Miami restaurants, the typical score is 80; Miami Finga Licking 125 is comfortably above that bar. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 3, 2026
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Salmon no longer frozen not removed from reduced oxygen package. Chef removed fish from reduced oxygen package. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled.
23-03-4
86
Sep 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose connected to a faucet without vacuum breaker by triple sink.
29-34-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook chicken 129°F inside the hot box. Manager reheated it to 170°F **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sanitizer bucket inside the handwashing sink. Chef removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic cup without handle inside the cut vegetables in the res in cooler.
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 tank not secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket in disrepair.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Grease under cooking equipments.
36-01-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled. Hood filters soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Unnecessary items by ice machine on side of the building.
33-31-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on top of the preparation table. Chef put it inside the sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
45
Jan 28, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Food debris inside reach in freezer.
22-16-4
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Hood system soiled.
36-68-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold like substance inside ice machine.
22-20-5
86
Aug 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose connected to a Faucet without vacuum breaker.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed glove and ice in it. Chef removed it.
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket so.
23-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe leaunder triple sink.
29-11-4
67
Mar 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
61
Nov 30, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 29, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over raw fish inside reach in freezer. Manager corrected it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cleaning supplies stored in it. Dishwasher removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 9/15/23 **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in the back of the house. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees in kitchen prep area. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Under the cutting board on top of the preparation table. Manager removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-04-4
58
Apr 11, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 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. Poster was provided to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By triple sink. Advised chef, he corrected it. **Corrected On-Site**
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 was provided to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on top of preparation table. Advised chef, he corrected it **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled.
23-03-4
67
Sep 12, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose connected to faucet without vacuum breaker by triple sink. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Miami Finga Licking 125 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Miami Finga Licking 125 on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Miami Finga Licking 125?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Miami Finga Licking 125.
How does Miami Finga Licking 125 compare to other restaurants in North Miami?
Miami Finga Licking 125 most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the North Miami average of 80.
Has Miami Finga Licking 125's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Miami Finga Licking 125 have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Miami Finga Licking 125 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Miami Finga Licking 125 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Miami Finga Licking 125 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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