Nativo Kitchen + Bar

1395 Brickell Ave, Miami, FL 33131

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Nativo Kitchen + Bar has eight inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 6, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around four violations each, up from closer to two violations before.

“Clean glasses” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Miami restaurant scores 74. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 6, 2026

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

51-11-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of food on walk in cooler floor.

08B-38-4

Jul 18, 2025

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to notify the division of employee diagnosed with Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Shigella spp., Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, Typhoid fever (caused by Salmonella Typhi) or Salmonella (nontyphoidal).

11-01-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Kitchen (can opener)

22-02-4

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. **Repeat Violation**

11-26-1

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**

16-03-4

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

24-05-4

Nov 26, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Jul 24, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Sep 12, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Jul 17, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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

24-05-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**

13-03-4

Feb 9, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.

11-07-5

Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. **Corrected On-Site**

24-26-4

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

24-05-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.

12B-07-4

Basic - Wiping cloths used for occasional spills on tableware (utensils, plates or bowls served to the consumer) not dry and used just for that purpose.

21-01-4

Jul 21, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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

22-02-4

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

24-05-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.

10-07-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

21-12-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Nativo Kitchen + Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Nativo Kitchen + Bar on file is from Jan 6, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Nativo Kitchen + Bar?

Across the inspection record, “clean glasses” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Nativo Kitchen + Bar.

How does Nativo Kitchen + Bar compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Nativo Kitchen + Bar most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.

Has Nativo Kitchen + Bar's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Nativo Kitchen + Bar have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Nativo Kitchen + Bar 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 Nativo Kitchen + Bar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Nativo Kitchen + Bar is inspected around two times per year on average.

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