Salty Flame
Last inspected: Sep 19, 2025
52
Score
Salty Flame appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 19, 2025. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around six violations to closer to eight violations per visit.
“Clean glasses” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
Salty Flame's latest score of 52 falls below the Miami average of 74. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Kitchen line cook.
12A-07-5
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooked time/temperature control for safety food.
05-13-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
24-05-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal belongings around food preparation table.
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Oscar most kitchen employees Wearing watches while preparing food.
13-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed kitchen floor soiled throughout kitchen area.
36-73-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
52
Dec 13, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.
05-07-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Kitchen can open.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
05-10-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal bags.
40-06-5
Basic - Inside/outside of dumpster not clean.
33-10-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
21-10-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout kitchen area.
36-27-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
24-05-4
47
Jul 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
64
Sep 13, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
86
Jan 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
64
Jul 14, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Walk in cooler: raw chicken stored above cheese. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Bar area: soda gun nozzle soiled. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bar area: strainer in the hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar area, hand washing sink by Brickell Ave. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Ware wash area: clean pans on a shelf wet nesting. Observed operator tilt all pans to the side to drain excess water. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - Ice bucket stored on floor between uses. Observed by the soda machine: 2 ice buckets stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
10-14-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Ware wash area nearby the dishwasher: 1 light fights without proper shield.
38-07-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. second floor.
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.ware wash area.
36-27-5
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Salty Flame last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Salty Flame on file is from Sep 19, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Salty Flame?
Across the inspection record, “clean glasses” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Salty Flame.
How does Salty Flame compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Salty Flame most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Salty Flame's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Salty Flame have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Salty Flame 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 Salty Flame inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Salty Flame is inspected around two times per year on average.
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