Mirador Restaurant
Last inspected: Jan 5, 2026
52
Score
Inspectors have visited Mirador Restaurant eight times, with records going back to 2022. Mirador Restaurant was last inspected on Jan 5, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near eight violations each time.
“Lights in food preparation” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.
The city-wide average sits at 78, which Mirador Restaurant's 52 doesn't quite reach. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 5, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bread stored in thank you bags in reach in freezer by dry storage. Operator change bags. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed cooked chicken by raw pork inside reach in cooler. Operator stored meats as per safety storage requirements. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed inside employee restroom. Operator provided paper towel. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed dust on wall in dry storage.
36-27-5
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed on Bar floor. Operator removed bucket from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-14-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside ice Walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed in kitchen and washing area. **Repeat Violation**
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. Also, observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled across the stove in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
52
Jul 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef over raw pork inside Walk in cooler. Operator stored food according per safety protocols. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled soda nozzles in Bar.
22-02-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed inside Bar. Operator removed bucket from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
10-14-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside reach in freezer by hand wash sink in kitchen.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching chicken base inside container under prep table in kitchen. Operator stored scoop with handle up. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed missing light shields inside kitchen and ware washing area. **Repeat Violation**
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in coolers gaskets inside kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in freezer by soda machine.
14-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed chicken base container unlabeled under prep table in kitchen. Operator labeled container. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
52
Jan 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken wings not date marked inside reach in cooler by cook line. As per Operator chicken wings were cooked last Tuesday January 14th, 2025. Operator date marked container. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor under prep table by hand wash sink in kitchen.
36-73-4
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed soiled hood filters.
36-68-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed on prep table in kitchen. Operator removed towel. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-04-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed missing shields inside kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets in front of stove in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed reach in cooler by ovens in kitchen.
29-49-6
67
Jul 22, 2024
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
78
Feb 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw breaded pork stored over black beans container inside reach in cooler. Operator stored them correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged with food preparation without hair restraint inside kitchen. Operator provided a hair restraint to employee. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed ice bucket stored on Bar floor. Operator removed bucket from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
10-14-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside ice creams reach in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed missing shield over cooked line inside kitchen, ware washing area, and inside dry storage. **Repeat Violation**
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulated grease on filters over grill inside kitchen. Also, observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets in front of stoves in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed foam cups box stored on dry storage floor. Operator removed box from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels on prep tables throughout kitchen. Operator stored towels inside bucket with sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
61
Sep 1, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
52
Feb 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 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 by raw ground beef inside Walk in cooler. Employee stored them correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets thorn at the end of cook line.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towel under cutting board on prep table inside kitchen. Employee removed towel. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed missing shield inside kitchen and dry storage. **Repeat Violation**
38-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed by ware washing area. Operator provided hand washing sign. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hood filters.
23-03-4
67
Jul 21, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon over pancakes inside reach in cooler. Employee stored them correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled slicer blade guard.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed foam cup stored inside granola container. Employee removed cup. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed inside dry storage, and liquor room. **Repeat Violation**
38-07-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mirador Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mirador Restaurant on file is from Jan 5, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mirador Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “lights in food preparation” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Mirador Restaurant.
How does Mirador Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Miami Springs?
Mirador Restaurant most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami Springs average of 78.
Has Mirador Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mirador Restaurant have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Mirador Restaurant 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 Mirador Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mirador Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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