Salvaje
Last inspected: Nov 4, 2025
67
Score
Inspectors have visited Salvaje six times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 4, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around three violations to closer to nine violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Restaurants in Miami average 74, so Salvaje trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
3
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 4, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residue inside hand sink across cook line.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed next to sushi station. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed ext to sushi station. **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at bar.
10-08-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at bottom of cooler drawers.
29-49-6
67
Aug 5, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: **Time Extended**
16-62-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink at bar area used as a dump sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: Observed container stored inside hand sink bar area. **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed above rice cooker by dessert reach in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn by three compartment sink and drawers at cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn by three compartment sink and drawers at cook line. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled by three compartment sink and near cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled by three compartment sink and near cook line. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
70
Jun 5, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed **Warning**
22-49-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over cooked octopus at drawers at cook line. Employee relocated correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed sport towels used as a liner inside cooked octopus ziplock. **Warning**
14-86-1
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink at bar area used as a dump sink. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Warning**
16-62-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink at bar area. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink at bar area. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle to dispense rice stored inside rice container by kitchen entrance. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed above rice cooker by dessert reach in cooler. **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean pots not inverted by storage area near walk in cooler. Employee inverted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed yellow cutting board across flat grill. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn by three compartment sink and drawers at cook line. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign at hand sinks at bar area. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. **Warning**
29-27-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled by three compartment sink and near cook line. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt container not labeled above white chest freezer. Observed cooking oil not labeled above white chest freezer. **Warning**
02D-01-5
23
Oct 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at sushi station.
31B-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee personal water inside reach in cooler.
12B-13-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at bar.
31B-04-4
82
Jun 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at sushi bar area sushi rice (83F - Cold Holding). As per chef since over night. Chef discarded sushi rice.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed at sushi bar area sushi rice (83F - Cold Holding). As per chef since over night. Chef discarded sushi rice.
01B-02-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
70
Oct 28, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef stored above raw fish in reach in cooler. Employee rearranged for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Quart containers.
24-08-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
36-27-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Salvaje last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Salvaje on file is from Nov 4, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Salvaje?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Salvaje.
How does Salvaje compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Salvaje most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Salvaje's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Salvaje have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Salvaje 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 Salvaje inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Salvaje is inspected around two times per year on average.
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