Republica Food and Lounge
Last inspected: Jan 5, 2026
78
Score
Public records show seven inspections at Republica Food and Lounge stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 5, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around two violations to closer to seven violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair throughout kitchen”, which has been cited three times.
The city-wide average for Miami sits at 74, putting Republica Food and Lounge on the better side of that line. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
7
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 5, 2026
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in cooler.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
78
Aug 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen hand sink. Operator placed it onsite. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance inside interior of ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on reach in cooler in disrepair.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled exterior of cook line. Observed soiled ceiling fans in kitchen area.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves in side reach in cooler.
14-33-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind cook line soiled.
36-27-5
64
Apr 10, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic containers inside of handwashing sink at kitchen area. Operator removed containers onsite. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink in kitchen area. Operator placed paper towels onsite. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-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. Observed no health agreements for employees. Provided operator with forms and employees filled out form during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked beef inside of reach in cooler with no date marked. As per operator beef was cooked the day before. Operator placed date marking onsite. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of oil on the floor in kitchen area.
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed soiled interior in microwave at kitchen area. Operator cleaned it onsite. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign in both men and women's restroom.
31B-04-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple containers with liquid/sauces in kitchen area with no labels.
02D-01-5
52
Feb 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
86
Apr 18, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 14, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-14: At time of callback inspection observed No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Time Extended**
05-08-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-14: At time of callback inspection No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-14: At time of callback inspection observed Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee purse on preparation table next to food items. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-14: At time of callback inspection observed Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee purse on preparation table next to food items **Time Extended**
40-06-5
74
Dec 20, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ **Warning**
50-08-7
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw fish stored over beverages in reach in cooler. Operator rearranged cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in womens and mens bathroom. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in womens bathroom **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken cooked 24 hours ago with no date mark. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Observed women's bathroom toilet missing a seat **Warning**
32-05-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle used to scoop beans. Operator removed bowl. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean pot not inverted on shelf across from cookline. Operator inverted pot. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed shot of coffee stored on preparation table next to cutting board. Operator discarded coffee. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of oil on floor. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled in kitchen area **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled in kitchen area. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working containers and squeeze bottles with no labels **Warning**
02D-01-5
30
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Republica Food and Lounge last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Republica Food and Lounge on file is from Jan 5, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Republica Food and Lounge?
Across the inspection record, “floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair throughout kitchen” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Republica Food and Lounge.
How does Republica Food and Lounge compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Republica Food and Lounge most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.
Has Republica Food and Lounge's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Republica Food and Lounge have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Republica Food and Lounge 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 Republica Food and Lounge inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Republica Food and Lounge is inspected around two times per year on average.
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