Shiraz Bistro & Market
Last inspected: Dec 11, 2025
25
Score
Going back to 2022, Shiraz Bistro & Market has 10 inspections in the public record. On Dec 11, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around nine violations to closer to 16 violations.
“Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 74, which Shiraz Bistro & Market's 25 doesn't quite reach. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
10
Inspections
3
Critical latest
3
Major latest
13
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 11, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed in walk in: vegetables cooked (52F - Cooling). As per operator, prepared the day before. **Repeat Violation**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed in walk in: vegetables cooked (52F - Cooling). As per operator, prepared the day before. **Repeat Violation**
01B-36-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed at mop sink; splitter with no breaker. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed on dry dish rack above triple sink.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen hand sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry dish rack. **Repeat Violation**
22-31-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at kitchen hand sink.
31B-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed in back storage area; lids for to go containers on floor.
25-05-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed in restroom; dust accumulation. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed on dry food racks in back near mop sink. **Repeat Violation**
14-06-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hood system. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in coolers. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed soiled exterior.
16-21-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container used as scoop in rice bag.
14-01-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed under grill; liner for pots.
14-05-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed bulging tiles in establishment. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout establishment. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in back storage area and dining area.
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of rice on floor in kitchen. Observed cases of produce on floor in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in chest freezer.
14-69-4
25
Aug 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter; no breaker. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-15: **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Observed chef needing more adequate training in regards to cooling. As per chef, lamb stew was cooked the night before and left on counter over night. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-15: **Time Extended**
53B-15-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled shelves where dry food and dishes are held. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-15: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on shelves where dry dishes and food are held. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-15: **Time Extended**
22-31-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage on tiles. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-15: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout establishment ceiling vents with dust accumulation. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-15: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under reach in coolers. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-15: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of tahini on floor of kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-15: Observed raw meats in pot on floor at callback. **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in coolers. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-15: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed on dry food racks near mop sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-15: **Time Extended**
14-06-4
47
Aug 14, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed in walk in coolers: lamb stew (78F - Cooling). As per chef, prepared night before. **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed in walk in coolers: lamb stew (78F - Cooling). As per chef, prepared night before. **Warning**
01B-36-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed reach in coolers in kitchen with ambient temp of 50F. The following TCS foods stored inside since prior day: raw beef (50F - Cold Holding); raw lamb (45F - Cold Holding); grape leaves (46F - Cold Holding); raw ground lamb (47F - Cold Holding); chopped tomato salad (49F - Cold Holding). **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed reach in coolers in kitchen with ambient temp of 50F. The following TCS foods stored inside since prior day: raw beef (50F - Cold Holding); raw lamb (45F - Cold Holding); grape leaves (46F - Cold Holding); raw ground lamb (47F - Cold Holding); chopped tomato salad (49F - Cold Holding). **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter; no breaker. **Warning**
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. Observed no form or kit; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled shelves where dry food and dishes are held. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on shelves where dry dishes and food are held. **Warning**
22-31-4
Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Observed chef needing more adequate training in regards to cooling. As per chef, lamb stew was cooked the night before and left on counter over night. **Warning**
53B-15-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage on tiles. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout establishment ceiling vents with dust accumulation. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in coolers in kitchen with ambient temp of 50F. The following TCS foods stored inside since prior day: raw beef (50F - Cold Holding); raw lamb (45F - Cold Holding); grape leaves (46F - Cold Holding); raw ground lamb (47F - Cold Holding); chopped tomato salad (49F - Cold Holding). **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed water cup above prep table. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed bag on top of lentils. Bag was moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under reach in coolers. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of tahini on floor of kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster on site; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in coolers. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed on dry food racks near mop sink. **Warning**
14-06-4
19
Mar 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed beef , vegetables soup prepare onsite not labeled.
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles damage on the kitchen area.
36-34-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of sodas stored on the floor next to the walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door.
10-20-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
70
Oct 25, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle with cleaner stored hanging next to clean dishes at preparation table. Operator removed the spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed two Raid containers on kitchen next to preparation table. Operator relocated the containers. **Corrected On-Site**
41-05-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef stored over vegetables at standing reach in freezer. Operator relocated the raw meat to the bottom part and vegetables up. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed the cheese stored between raw lamb and raw fish at reach in cooler precipitation area. And raw chicken and raw beef stored over falafel mix at walk in cooler. Operator separated the cheese. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink preparation area. Operator provided the paper towel. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees located next to dishwasher machine.
31B-04-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup without handle inside of the salt. Operator removed the utensil. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a container with raw beef stored on floor next to preparation table at kitchen area. Operator moved the product to the three compartment sink to be thawed. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed utensil handle touching the pico de gallo at reach in cooler. Operator removed the Ute. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-06-5
35
Apr 4, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
35
Nov 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-07: Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. **Warning** **Time Extended**
24-18-4
95
Aug 31, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw lamb stored inside of the nonfood grade bag at white chest reach in freezer. Operator was informed that the product can not be stored on nonfood grade bags. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw salmon not commercially packaged stored over French fried and in the same container with falafel at white reach in cooler. Operator was informed that they need to relocated the products. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish stored over butter and sauce container. Operator relocated the butter and bottle to the top part. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef stored under raw chicken at reach in cooler. Operator inverted the products. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. One located next to dishwasher machine. Towel paper was provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked lamb not properly date marked. As per operator from two days ago. Operator was informed that he need to date marked the products. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed cheese container and pan with raw lamb stored on walk-in cooler floor. Operator was informed that the products need to be at 6 inches from the floor. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. **Warning**
24-18-4
Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
38-04-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw lamb inside of standing water to be thawed at the floor of walk in cooler. Operator moved the product to eliminate the water. **Warning**
06-01-5
27
Feb 8, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed the chlorine sanitizing solution concentration at 400 ppm. Operator will dilute the concentration to 50 ppm.
41-15-5
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed the dishwasher chlorine sanitizer concentration at 25 ppm. Operator must use the triple sink to sanitize equipment, utensils, china,silver and glass ware until the dish washing machine is repaired
22-41-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed by the mop sink a hose Bibb connection without vacuum breaker **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the kitchen hand wash sink. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap at the back door threshold.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed milk stored on the floor of the walk in cooler. Observed at the dry storage area garbanzos stored on the floor Observed at the back storage area tea biscuits stored on the floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-47-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed at the back area over the three white reach in freezers a light without shield.
38-07-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed clean kitchen utensils stored near the walk in cooler with the food contact area up **Repeat Violation**
24-18-4
32
Jul 27, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker on the two hose connection by the mop sink. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the kitchen hand wash sink **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean kitchen utensil not inverted. Stored with the food contact area up
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the handle missing at the middle Frigidaire reach in freezer located at the back area.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at the back area some tiles in disrepair **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed oil stored at the kitchen floor Observed meat stored in the floor of the walk in cooler
08B-47-4
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed the dumpster on soil.
33-23-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed white polyurethane to go food containers and plastic glasses stored on the floor at the storage area.
25-05-4
52
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Shiraz Bistro & Market last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Shiraz Bistro & Market on file is from Dec 11, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Shiraz Bistro & Market?
Across the inspection record, “vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Shiraz Bistro & Market.
How does Shiraz Bistro & Market compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Shiraz Bistro & Market most recently scored 25 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Shiraz Bistro & Market's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Shiraz Bistro & Market have averaged around 16 violations per visit, up from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Shiraz Bistro & Market 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 Shiraz Bistro & Market inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Shiraz Bistro & Market is inspected around three times per year on average.
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