Root & Bone
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026
15
Score
Root & Bone is a restaurant located at 5958 South Dixie Hwy Ste B101, South Miami, FL.
Health inspection records are available below. Check the inspection history and violations section for details on past inspections conducted by the local health department.
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Inspections
4
Critical latest
7
Major latest
12
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 3, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 7 major violations. 12 minor violations.
15
Mar 3, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 7 major violations. 12 minor violations.
15
Oct 14, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 minor violations.
86
Oct 14, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 minor violations.
86
Apr 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
55
Apr 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
55
Jan 11, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
22
Jan 11, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
22
Apr 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
47
Aug 25, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
47
Violations — Mar 3, 2026 Inspection
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed at time of inspection. **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 across cook line with ambient temp of 51F. The following TCS foods stored inside for less than 4 hours:cut tomato (51F - Cold Holding); goat cheese (54F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (48F - Cold Holding); pickled beets (46F - Cold Holding); grape tomato sliced (48F - Cold Holding). **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 1 raw tuna filet completely thawed in ROP. **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed multiple employees wearing bracelets handling food. **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on cook line. Chef had employees dump. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed fruit cups, juices, yogurt parfaits and chia puddings at grab and go missing required minimum labeling. **Warning**
02D-03-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed at time of inspection. **Warning**
33-11-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy on site. **Warning**
51-18-6
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed at time of inspection. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go bags and plastic lids stored in floor of front counter. **Warning**
25-05-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 1 raw tuna filet completely thawed in ROP. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed reach in across cook line with ambient temp of 51F. The following TCS foods stored inside for less than 4 hours:cut tomato (51F - Cold Holding); goat cheese (54F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (48F - Cold Holding); pickled beets (46F - Cold Holding); grape tomato sliced (48F - Cold Holding). **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer spray hanging on dry food rack. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed at splitter. **Warning**
29-42-4
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. Observed none form or kit; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed in ware wash area; sink blocked by equipment. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Juice packaged in the establishment that has not been specifically processed to prevent, reduce, or eliminate the presence of pathogens not bearing a warning label. Observed multiple juices prepared onsite without warning label. Operator is not to sell juice until label is posted. **Warning**
02D-12-1
Intermediate - Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. Observed none in restroom. Operator had employees replace during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
32-11-5
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed smoked salmon on menu not marked. **Warning**
02B-01-5
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. Observed no proof of training on site for any employees; Jose, Pedro and Rosa. As per chef, certificates are at other location and will be arriving soon. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed in restroom. **Warning**
31B-06-4
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