Samba Brazil Restaurant

7438 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33141

African

Last inspected: Jan 13, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Samba Brazil Restaurant appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 13, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 10 violations each, up from closer to eight violations before.

“Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Restaurants in Miami Beach average 69, so Samba Brazil Restaurant trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 13, 2026

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 9 minor violations.

View 10 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed raw chicken inside of hand wash sink in kitchen thawing. Operator removed chicken. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots near 3 compartment sink not inverted.

24-05-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

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

13-03-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of white chest freezer. **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 4 tongs stored on oven door handle. Employee removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

10-20-4

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloth used under green cutting board. Employee removed wet wiping cloth. **Corrected On-Site**

21-04-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of both microwaves soiled with old food debris.

22-08-4

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

23-03-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken thawing inside of hand wash sink in ambient temperature. Employee placed chicken inside of reach in cooler to complete thawing. **Corrected On-Site**

06-01-5

Oct 6, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed hand wash sink at front counter missing paper towels.

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle a front counter with sanitizer not labeled.

41-17-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in reach in coolers soiled with old food debris.

23-03-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed stainless steel wall behind cook line soiled with grease.

36-27-5

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

32-12-6

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of white chest freezers. **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handle in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

10-20-4

Nov 4, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

4 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 8 violations

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. Operator was provided form via email.

11-27-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

16-37-1

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

05-08-4

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. Operator was provided form via email.

11-26-1

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand wash sink at front counter.

31B-04-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in double door reach in cooler in disrepair.

14-11-5

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of chest freezers in storage area.

14-69-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong stored on oven door handle at front counter.

10-20-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Samba Brazil Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Samba Brazil Restaurant on file is from Jan 13, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Samba Brazil Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Samba Brazil Restaurant.

How does Samba Brazil Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Miami Beach?

Samba Brazil Restaurant most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami Beach average of 69.

Has Samba Brazil Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Samba Brazil Restaurant have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Samba Brazil Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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