Savage Labs

2451 Nw 5 Ave, Miami, FL 33127

Other

Last inspected: Apr 15, 2026

Score

High Risk

Savage Labs appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2022. On Apr 15, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately compared to roughly two violations before.

When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Compared to other Miami restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 15, 2026

Routine - Food

5 major violations. 7 minor violations.

View 12 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ware wash area: can opener blade soiled. **Corrective Action Taken**

22-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Front bar: strainer inside the hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

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

16-37-1

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Ware wash area and second kitchen food area.

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Ware wash area, large bar, and second kitchen food area. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Back prep area.

16-21-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on the reach in stand up cooler in the ware wash area torn

14-11-5

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Ware wash area, by the stand up reach in cooler.

36-73-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. All reach in cooler gaskets

23-03-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Front counter and ware wash area.

22-16-4

Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized.

33-34-4

Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Ware wash area: plywood used as shelves with clean pans and containers

14-06-4

Mar 20, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Oct 23, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit for dish machine. Operator placed order and will be delivered tomorrow. **Corrective Action Taken**

16-37-1

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler gasket torn located in back storage area.

14-11-5

May 30, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent near ware wash area soiled.

36-34-5

Jan 18, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation soil / black mold like substance inside ice machine in back storage area.

22-20-5

Mar 29, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

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

32-12-5

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator provided the license. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

50-09-4

Nov 9, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 6 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a can opener soiled. Operator washed it. **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

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

23-03-4

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop on top of the ice machine. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**

10-12-5

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**

22-20-5

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic container used as scoop inside the sugar. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Operator placed a covered waste receptacle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

32-12-5

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Savage Labs last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Savage Labs on file is from Apr 15, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Savage Labs?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Savage Labs.

How does Savage Labs compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Savage Labs most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.

Has Savage Labs' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Savage Labs have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Savage Labs 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 Savage Labs inspected?

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

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