Safron Mediterranean Grill
Last inspected: Sep 23, 2025
19
Score
Safron Mediterranean Grill, located at 1049 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, FL, had a high-risk inspection on September 23, 2025, with a score of 19. This inspection identified 5 critical, 6 major, and 6 minor violations. The restaurant has a historical pattern of mostly high-risk inspections across its 8 scored visits.
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Inspections
5
Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 23, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 6 major violations. 6 minor violations.
19
Feb 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
58
Oct 4, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
50
Apr 15, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
43
Dec 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
61
Dec 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 11 minor violations.
29
Jul 8, 2022
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 13 minor violations.
23
Violations — Sep 23, 2025 Inspection
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup with no handle inside rice at front counter.
14-01-5
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first.
36-06-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
10-07-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to employee via email.
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled throughout establishment. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
36-27-5
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. **Repeat Violation**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.
22-12-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut lettuce (52F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding) double pan at RIC at front counter, as per cook for approximately 2 hours prior.
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 white rice (77F - Hot Holding) at storage area hot holding, as per cook for approximately 1 hour prior.
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
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. Provided to employee via email.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal tong inside HWS at storage area.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
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