Root & Bone
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
45
Score
Root & Bone appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2022. Root & Bone was last inspected on Mar 5, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near 12 violations each time.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
That's lower than the typical South Miami restaurant, which scores around 63. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 5, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed at splitter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-05: Observed no breaker on open end of splitter. **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-05: **Time Extended**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-05: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed in ware wash area; sink blocked by equipment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-05: Operator moved sink during callback. **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed multiple employees wearing bracelets handling food. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-05: **Time Extended**
13-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-05: **Time Extended**
02D-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed at time of inspection. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-05: Observed plug missing at time of Callback. **Time Extended**
33-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-05: **Time Extended**
51-13-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy on site. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-05: **Time Extended**
51-18-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed at time of inspection. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-05: Observed lid open at time of callback. **Time Extended**
33-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed at time of inspection. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-05: **Time Extended**
16-21-4
45
Mar 3, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 7 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 23 violations
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
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
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
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
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go bags and plastic lids stored in floor of front counter. **Warning**
25-05-4
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
15
Oct 14, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled.
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed across outlet box, and above kitchen entrance.
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed outside of walk in cooler.
36-32-5
86
Apr 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary + 500 ppm). Operator added water to get 300 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-18-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw lamb stored over ham t Reach in freezer. Operator was infrequent that the raw meat can not be stored over ready to eat food. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a hand wash sink inaccessible with carpet on the top.
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed two tongs stored on oven door. Operator removed the tongs. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor at preparation area.
21-38-4
55
Jan 11, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front kitchen area, cheese (65F - Cold Holding); garlic mayonnaise (66F - Cold Holding); bacon (56F - Cold Holding). As per Chef was placed an hour ago. Chef states they are using time to monitor items with no written plan. Provided chef with time as a public health control procedure forms to fill out. Chef completed and signed the form and the products have the current time labels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front kitchen butter (97F - Hot Holding). As per Chef was placed an hour ago. Chef states they are using time to monitor items with no written plan. Provided chef with time as a public health control procedure forms to fill out. Chef completed and signed the form and the products have the current time labels. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on front counter prep table. Chef removed and stored on lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one can of red pepper pieces dented. Chef segregated can to return.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in chest freezer at front counter raw hamburger patties stored over prepped frozen biscuits. Chef removed and stored open correct order. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed on menu, Wagyu Mac Carpaccio not identified on menu with asterisk for consumer advisory.
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided chef with procedure form to complete. Chef completed and signed form during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-10-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed in bar area next to hand wash sink as well as in dish washing area.
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed above dish washing area, cut out pieces of ceiling for plumbing pipes.
36-36-4
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 packages of thawed snapper still sealed in commercial packaging. As per Chef for about 2 hours, Chef cut packing open to properly thaw. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Manager printed and posted current license. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at rear exit door.
35B-01-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at front kitchen oven. Her removed and placed in container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in container of seasoned flour. Chef removed and stored with handle above flour. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand sink located in front counter next to ovens. Observed no sign in women's bathroom.
31B-04-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed in dish washing area. Employee removed and hung to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
22
Apr 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed at the mop sink, a splitter without vacuum breaker at the hose connection area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-11: Observed at the mop sink, a splitter without vacuum breaker at the hose connection area. **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer provides a temperature range, but no specific temperature. Observed at the hot kitchen reach in cooler by the stove **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-11: Observed Ambient air thermometer provides a temperature range, but no specific temperature. Observed at the hot kitchen reach in cooler by the stove **Time Extended**
05-15-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed hot kitchen cutting board with food stains **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-11: Observed hot kitchen cutting board with food stains **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the reach in cooler by the grill showing as ambient temperature 40F. Inspector probe shows.58F **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-11: Observed the reach in cooler by the grill showing as ambient temperature 40F. Inspector probe shows.58F **Time Extended**
05-06-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean pits on the top shelf not inverted or protected **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-11: Observed clean pots on the top shelf not inverted or protected **Time Extended**
24-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-11: Observed Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-11: Observed In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Time Extended**
10-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-11: Observed Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. **Time Extended**
21-10-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed the ice cream in the white reach in freezer not covered. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-11: Observed the ice cream in the white reach in freezer not covered **Time Extended**
08B-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-11: Observed Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Time Extended**
21-12-4
47
Aug 25, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at the hot kitchen reach in cooler meat loaf (46F - Cold Holding). Per operator Less than two hour. Operator moved the food to the walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed on the splitter at the mop sink faucet , the hose connection requires a vacuum breaker.
29-42-4
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed in the Icecream reach in cooler a gelato container without cover Operator covered the gelato **Repeat Violation**
08B-02-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed the cove molding missing by the dishwashing area
36-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in the hot kitchen reach in cooler. Food was removed from the cooling unit and was turned off to de freeze. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-69-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in the salad and sauté reach in cooler
29-49-6
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
47
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Root & Bone last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Root & Bone on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Root & Bone?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Root & Bone.
How does Root & Bone compare to other restaurants in South Miami?
Root & Bone most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the South Miami average of 63.
Has Root & Bone's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Root & Bone have averaged around 12 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Root & Bone means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Root & Bone inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Root & Bone is inspected around two times per year on average.
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