Saam

1300 S Miami Ave, Miami, FL 33130
Asian / Fusion
Last inspected: Jul 15, 2025
58
Score
Medium Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Saam, the earliest from 2022. On Jul 15, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around nine violations each, up from closer to four violations before.

“No paper towels” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Saam's latest score of 58 falls below the Miami average of 74. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at bar. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at bar.
31B-03-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled at ware washing area.
36-34-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-6
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed at bar area.
10-14-5
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach-in cooler gaskets soiled at bar area.
23-03-4
58
Jul 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
86
Sep 26, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed wooden cutting board soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at bar.
31B-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at kitchen hand sink.
31B-04-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed at hand sink next to three compartment sink in prep room.
29-11-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers holding different spices and food missing labels in dry storage area.
02D-01-5
64
Sep 13, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
31B-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
31B-04-4
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Saam last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Saam on file is from Jul 15, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Saam?

Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Saam.

How does Saam compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Saam most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.

Has Saam's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Saam have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Saam 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 Saam inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Saam is inspected roughly once per year on average.