Mystic Joint

19401 S Dixie Hwy, Miami, FL 33157

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Dec 2, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, Mystic Joint has six inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Dec 2, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around six violations per visit versus roughly four violations earlier in the record.

Looking across the full record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Restaurants in Miami average 74, so Mystic Joint trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 2, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 7 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed half gallon of milk open for more than 24 hours not date marked inside reach in cooler.

02C-03-5

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed not soap provided at hand wash sink at back preparation table. Operator provided soap during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed at hand wash sink at bar area.

29-11-4

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed around preparation area. **Repeat Violation**

36-37-5

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water damage at preparation area. Also observed hole on ceiling tile on top of double door reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

36-32-5

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

35B-01-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

51-13-4

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

51-18-6

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed not handwashing sign at hand wash sink at front counter.

31B-04-4

Apr 18, 2025

Complaint Full

2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed that no sink, no backflow, preventer and hose.

29-34-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed caramel creamer (52F - Cold Holding), Italian creamer (53F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler at bar area. Employee removed items from reach cooler and placed in a beer cooler for rapid chilling. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles not smooth and easily cleaned.

36-37-5

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole in ceiling tile over double door region cooler

36-32-5

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed region and cooler at bar area 50F not cooling properly.

14-11-5

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at reaching cooler at bar area.

14-69-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vent at reach in cooler at bar area solid.

23-03-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of double door, reaching cooler next to white chest freezer soiled.

22-16-4

Dec 11, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a chair in front of handwashing sink at preparation area. Manager removed chair from in front of sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in chest freezer at perpetration area. **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Mar 28, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Oct 19, 2023

Routine - Food

5 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink in the preparation area. **Warning**

31B-03-4

Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Hand sink located in the storage area. **Warning**

31A-10-4

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**

11-27-4

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Alexis Rubio, John Breen, Nichole Del Calvo. **Warning**

53B-01-5

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**

11-26-1

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Air fryers located in the preparation area interior soiled. **Warning**

22-08-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer located in the preparation area. **Warning**

14-69-4

Oct 26, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mystic Joint last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mystic Joint on file is from Dec 2, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mystic Joint?

Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Mystic Joint.

How does Mystic Joint compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Mystic Joint most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.

Has Mystic Joint's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Mystic Joint have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Mystic Joint means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Mystic Joint inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mystic Joint is inspected around two times per year on average.

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