Michy's Kitchen
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026
41
Score
Michy's Kitchen appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 18, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around seven violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “no paper towels”, showing up three times.
The city-wide average sits at 74, which Michy's Kitchen's 41 doesn't quite reach. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 18, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over strawberry yogurt at walk in cooler.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Employee rearranged products. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board with stains on storage rack near back exit door.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling vent above 3 compartment sink soiled with accumulated dust.
36-34-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-6
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed personal food stored inside of 3 door reach in freezer.
08B-49-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water located in front of 3 compartment sink.
36-22-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed can opener holster soiled with old food debris. Employee began removing debris. **Corrective Action Taken**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service cups improperly stored on floor at dry storage area. Employee placed items on shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on preparation table. Coached employees on how to properly set up sanitizer solution. Employee removed cloth and placed inside of solution. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
41
Dec 1, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed steel shine spray stored above crackers and cookies at dry storage area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed house hold bug spray stored at dry storage area above seasonings. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
41-05-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired since October 1, 2025.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed prep table shelf in middle of kitchen with surface rust.
22-31-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wiping cloth under green cutting board in kitchen prep area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler with soiled fan covers.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed several walk in coolers with rust accumulation on shelves.
14-33-4
50
Nov 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test strips on premises.
16-37-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go containers not inverted on dry storage area. Manager inverted during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
82
Apr 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shelled eggs stored above plantains inside walk in cooler. Operator removed eggs immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed aprons stored inside hand wash sink near three compartment sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit for three compartment sink.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink near three compartment sink. Operator restocked. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored inside bucket of standing water. Operator hung up mop. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven interior soiled.
22-08-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed black microwave with soiled exterior and door handle.
23-24-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler near ice machine with soiled interior.
22-16-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan cover soiled. Observed fans around prep area soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls near kitchen prep area soiled.
36-27-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler near ice machine with rusted shelves.
14-33-4
45
Apr 2, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Dec 16, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
35
Apr 5, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
23
Nov 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-26: Observed employee begin preparing chicken, no hand wash. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: Observed food employee touching phone and then began preparing chicken at cook line. **Admin Complaint**
12A-16-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-26: 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. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: 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. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled near reach in cooler. Observed fryer baskets heavily soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-26: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled near reach in cooler. Observed fryer baskets heavily soiled. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: Observed cutting board with stains across from oven. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-26: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen and bathroom. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-26: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen and bathroom. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen and bathroom. **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-26: 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. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: Printed and provided employee health reporting agreement and some employees reviewed and signed. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
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 containers of cooked chicken and cooked ground beef not date marked at walk in cooler. As per person in charge, products prepared 2 days prior. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-26: Observed containers of cooked chicken and cooked ground beef not date marked at walk in cooler. As per person in charge, products prepared 2 days prior. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: Observed containers of macaroni and cheese and noodles not date marked at walk in cooler. As per operator, products prepared 3 days prior. **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed dead flying insects inside control device. Person in charge discarded flying insects. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-26: Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed dead flying insects inside control device. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed dead flying insects inside control device. **Time Extended**
35A-06-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Located near dry storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-26: Reach-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Located near dry storage area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: Reach-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Located a remiss from mop sink. **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed roll up door opened at time of inspection. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-26: Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed roll up door opened at time of inspection. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed roll up door opened at time of inspection. **Time Extended**
35B-03-4
41
Oct 3, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Michy's Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Michy's Kitchen on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Michy's Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Michy's Kitchen.
How does Michy's Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Michy's Kitchen most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Michy's Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Michy's Kitchen have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Michy's 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 Michy's Kitchen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Michy's Kitchen is inspected around three times per year on average.
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