Rao's Miami Beach
Last inspected: Dec 22, 2025
70
Score
Across the available record, Rao's Miami Beach has 12 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 22, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
Looking across the full record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
The city-wide average is 69, putting Rao's Miami Beach squarely in typical territory. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
12
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division. Observed raw meat balls being fried to an internal temperature of 79°F. As per the chef they are fried to make a hard shell and the cooled to 41°F with in less than 4 hours. Form provided vial email. **Corrective Action Taken**
03C-89-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
70
Jul 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed by the cooling sink. The chef brought paper. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a few missing tiles on the wall next to cooling sink.
36-24-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler fan guard soiled.
23-03-4
78
Mar 21, 2025
Complaint Full
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed several small holes in the wall above the ice machine closer to the walk-in cooler.
36-24-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed in the mop bucket by the walk-in cooler.
42-01-4
82
Feb 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed the filter expired in 08-24.
29-28-4
90
Dec 10, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Next to pasta station. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Next to pasta station. **Warning** **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In front of walk-in cooler located next to office. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In front of walk-in cooler located next to office. **Warning** **Time Extended**
36-22-4
90
Oct 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine reaching a temp of 141F. **Warning**
22-49-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Warning**
16-62-1
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a trash can in front of handwashing sink located at fry station. Chef removed immediately. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Located next to ladder by the back door. **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Next to pasta station. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In front of walk-in cooler located next to office. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at walk-in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
58
Jul 31, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
90
Mar 6, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
43
Feb 20, 2024
Routine - Food
6 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the kitchen side entrance. The chef brought soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Form provided printed and displayed. **Corrected On-Site**
02A-01-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the soda guns nozzles soiled at the bar.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the kitchen side entrance. The chef brought towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at the preparation area. The chef removed the towels. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler gasket soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
45
Sep 18, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed Hotels and Restaurants license posted dated October 1, 2022.
50-17-3
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust accumulation on ceiling fan, located at warewashing area.
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner located on top shelving across from kitchen cookline. Chef wrapped plates in plastic, as a barrier. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
78
Jul 19, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Rao's Miami Beach last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Rao's Miami Beach on file is from Dec 22, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Rao's Miami Beach?
Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Rao's Miami Beach.
How does Rao's Miami Beach compare to other restaurants in Miami Beach?
Rao's Miami Beach most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is about the same as the Miami Beach average of 69.
Has Rao's Miami Beach's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Rao's Miami Beach have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Rao's Miami Beach 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 Rao's Miami Beach inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Rao's Miami Beach is inspected around four times per year on average.
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