Safari Restaurant

26700 Sw 8 St, Miami, FL 33194

African

Last inspected: Dec 8, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Safari Restaurant has been inspected seven times since 2022. On Dec 8, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly four violations earlier on.

“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Miami average 74, so Safari Restaurant is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 8, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Apr 25, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves with rust.

14-17-4

Jan 9, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, located at preparation area.

14-33-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters solid.

23-03-4

Jun 11, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm). Manager diluted solution, final reading 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

41-27-4

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed cup inside cheese container at reach in cooler. Operator removed cup from inside container. **Corrected On-Site**

10-06-5

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside wide chest reach in freezer.

14-69-4

Feb 2, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon stored over ham at walk in cooler. Manager rearranged product. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 0ppm). Manager add chlorine, final concentration 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

22-42-4

Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. Observed Water sample by Florida health department of health on 09-30-2022.

27-02-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed food employee cooking with no hair restraint

13-03-4

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back of the kitchen.

35B-01-4

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 10ppm). Operator changed water, final reading 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

21-07-4

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing bracelet.

13-07-4

Feb 17, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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

29-34-4

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed lower rack on food table rusted by mop sink.

22-31-4

Aug 3, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded cheese (48 F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (44F - Cold Holding); tomatoes sliced (46 F - Cold Holding) As per manger manager less than 1 hour

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled at prep table.

22-02-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed nozzle for spray hose soiled in three compartment sink.

23-03-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Safari Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Safari Restaurant on file is from Dec 8, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Safari Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Safari Restaurant.

How does Safari Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Safari Restaurant most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.

Has Safari Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Safari Restaurant have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Safari Restaurant 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 Safari Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Safari Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.

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