Reef Kitchens

5966 S Dixie Hwy #103C, South Miami, FL 33143

Other

Last inspected: Aug 5, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Reef Kitchens has been inspected five times since 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 5, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet”, showing up two times.

Reef Kitchens' latest score of 90 sits above the South Miami average of 63. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 5, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in under grill with ambient temperature of 61F. The following TCS foods stored inside for more than 4 hours: under grill: raw ground beef (47F - Cold Holding); cheese (47F - Cold Holding); raw bacon (50F - Cold Holding); hot dogs (49F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (48F - Cold Holding). **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: **Time Extended**

14-74-7

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed last on site. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: **Time Extended**

51-18-6

Aug 4, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed reach in under grill with ambient temperature of 61F. The following TCS foods stored inside for more than 4 hours: under grill: raw ground beef (47F - Cold Holding); cheese (47F - Cold Holding); raw bacon (50F - Cold Holding); hot dogs (49F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (48F - Cold Holding). **Warning**

01B-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed reach in under grill with ambient temperature of 61F. The following TCS foods stored inside for more than 4 hours: under grill: raw ground beef (47F - Cold Holding); cheese (47F - Cold Holding); raw bacon (50F - Cold Holding); hot dogs (49F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (48F - Cold Holding). **Warning**

03A-02-5

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled. **Warning**

16-21-4

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in under grill with ambient temperature of 61F. The following TCS foods stored inside for more than 4 hours: under grill: raw ground beef (47F - Cold Holding); cheese (47F - Cold Holding); raw bacon (50F - Cold Holding); hot dogs (49F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (48F - Cold Holding). **Warning**

14-74-7

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed last on site. **Warning**

51-18-6

Apr 22, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter with no breaker.

29-42-4

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on knife magnet.

22-31-4

Nov 13, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Nov 9, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.

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

29-42-4

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

22-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the hand wash sink blocked by plastic containers located next to warmer.

31A-09-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a stainless steel without handle stored on the ice. Operator removed the container. **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled above outside walk-in cooler.

36-34-5

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled.

22-08-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at front counter.

31B-04-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed drawers reach in coolers gasket soiled.

23-03-4

Basic - Reach-in coolers interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues at preparation area.

22-16-4

Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler.

38-04-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Reef Kitchens last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Reef Kitchens on file is from Aug 5, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Reef Kitchens?

Across the inspection record, “vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Reef Kitchens.

How does Reef Kitchens compare to other restaurants in South Miami?

Reef Kitchens most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the South Miami average of 63.

Has Reef Kitchens' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Reef Kitchens have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Reef Kitchens 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 Reef Kitchens inspected?

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

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