Silver Spoon Take-Out Restaurant

18334 Homestead Avenue, Miami, FL 33157
American
Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026
67
Score
Medium Risk

Silver Spoon Take-Out Restaurant appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2022. Silver Spoon Take-Out Restaurant was last inspected on Feb 11, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near six violations per visit across recent inspections.

When inspectors have written things up, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.

Restaurants in Miami average 74, so Silver Spoon Take-Out Restaurant trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 11, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. A trash can was stored in front of the hand wash sink at the kitchen. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers not properly air dried-wet nesting across the 3 compartment sink. Manager fix utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed walk in freezer floor in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed lights in dry storage missing shield.
38-07-4
67
Sep 2, 2025
Complaint Full
6 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage in the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on the floor of the dry storage. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed walk in freezer floor in disrepair.
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed fish stored in standing water in the 3 compartment sink.
06-01-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout the kitchen area.
36-37-5
74
Apr 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Expired chlorine chemical test kit on 2021 provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling stained with water damage at cook line
36-32-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed walk in freezer floor torn.
36-17-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed by HWS.
36-27-5
74
Dec 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed garbage can stored in front of hand sink located at preparation area. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed walk in freezer floor torn.
36-17-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, located at cooking line
14-33-4
Basic - Ice buildup walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
70
Apr 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside the oven observed roasted chicken (98F - Hot Holding), as per cook for less than 4 hours. Instructed employee to reheat food and maintain at 135F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
78
Oct 9, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towel used a liner under cooked sweet plantains in the steam table.
14-86-1
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Stored in the oven observed mac and cheese (102 F - Hot Holding); cooked Oxtail (122F - Hot Holding), as per manager for less than 4 hours. Manager is reheating the food. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
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. Owner printed and completed the forms on site. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
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. Owner printed form on site. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink located in the cook line blocked by a garbage can. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Under the small preparation table by the hand sink.
22-31-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled accumulation Under the steam table and under the small preparation table in the cook line.
23-03-4
43
Oct 21, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Silver Spoon Take-Out Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Silver Spoon Take-Out Restaurant on file is from Feb 11, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Silver Spoon Take-Out Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Silver Spoon Take-Out Restaurant.

How does Silver Spoon Take-Out Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Silver Spoon Take-Out Restaurant most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.

Has Silver Spoon Take-Out Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Silver Spoon Take-Out Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Silver Spoon Take-Out Restaurant 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 Silver Spoon Take-Out Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Silver Spoon Take-Out Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.