Moxies

900 S Miami Ave Unit 161, Miami, FL 33130

American

Last inspected: Nov 4, 2025

Score

High Risk

Public records show eight inspections at Moxies stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Nov 4, 2025. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around five violations per visit lately, up from roughly one violation before.

Looking across the full record, “clean glasses” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Compared to other Miami restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 4, 2025

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at mop sink.

29-34-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken 48F at cook line. Manager had employee placed on product for rapid. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 36 portions of mahi mahi thawed in original ROP packaging.

01B-13-4

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plastic containers at ware washing area not inverted. Manager inverted items. **Corrected On-Site**

24-05-4

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. Observed 36 portions of mahi mahi thawed in original ROP packaging.

06-09-1

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees engaging in food preparation wearing watches and bracelets..

13-07-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers at ware washing area wet nesting.

24-08-4

Mar 31, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

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.

11-26-1

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Corrected On-Site**

24-05-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

14-09-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phones Food preparation area. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Nov 14, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Apr 24, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Short ribs be thawed in standing water.

06-01-5

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**

21-38-4

Feb 9, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Feb 6, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Observed floor drain in dish pit overflowing when triple sink is drained. Person in charge called plumber and they are on the way. Dish pit area has secondary floor drain that employee is diverting the water into. Observed dish machine at bar spraying water during wash cycle. Person in charge discontinued use of dish machine and will have plumber check it out. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

28-13-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with food debris.

22-02-4

Feb 28, 2023

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Next to employees restroom

36-36-4

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing jewelry while working with food. **Corrected On-Site**

13-07-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed Bottles of liquor on floor Dry Storage area. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Wash/Rinse/Sanitizing solution not maintained clean.

16-05-4

Nov 7, 2022

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled.

22-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed at server station.

31A-09-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Observed at cook line. Chef removed utensil from sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**

10-18-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan cover soiled.

23-03-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Moxies last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Moxies on file is from Nov 4, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Moxies?

Across the inspection record, “clean glasses” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Moxies.

How does Moxies compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Moxies most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.

Has Moxies' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Moxies have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Moxies 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 Moxies inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Moxies is inspected around three times per year on average.

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