Skatebird Miami
Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026
82
Score
Skatebird Miami appears in inspection records 12 times, starting in 2023. On Mar 25, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately and about 11 violations before that.
Looking across the full record, “no paper towels” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Compared to the broader Miami restaurant scene, where the average is 74, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
12
Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 25, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on the flip top reach in cooler by the walk in freezer.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Nearby the walk in freezer.. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
82
Nov 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 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 connected at mop sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-03: Observed splitter connected at mop sink. **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-03: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
82
Sep 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter connected at mop sink. **Warning**
29-42-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed garlic and oil (68F - Cold Holding) stored above reach in cooler prep area. As per employee removed from cooler less than 2 hours. Employee stored inside reach in cooler for rapid chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no employee certificate for Marisela Zerpa. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residues and sponges stored inside hand sink by pizza station. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no manager certificate for Jonathan Strauss. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink bar area. Employee provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed employee bathroom. **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a whole watermelon stored inside bag stored on walk in cooler floor. Employee stored six inches off floor. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored inside container with room temperature water at 70°F by milkshakes station. **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign at hand sink employee bathroom. Observed no sign at hand sink bar area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt container with no labeled by cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02D-01-5
33
May 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-09: Still observed No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed ice stored inside reach in cooler stored on floor at bar area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-09: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at bar area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-09: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed Standing water reach in cooler across pizza oven **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-09: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-09: **Time Extended**
32-12-6
74
Mar 4, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with washed produce. Observed raw beef hamburger stored over shredded lettuce. Employee rearranged. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over pizza dough at walk in cooler. Employee relocated correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
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. Provided by email. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed brush and towel stored inside hand sink by three compartment sink. Observed plastic containers stored inside hand sink by pizza oven. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink by three compartment sink. Manager provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink by pizza oven. Observed no soap at bar area. Manager provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed cheese pizza and pepperoni pizza with time and no written procedures. Provided by email. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03F-10-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed Standing water reach in cooler across pizza oven **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour stored inside white plastic container not labeled. Observed plastic container with Salt not labeled at preparation area across pizza oven. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**
32-12-6
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl container with no handle stored inside flour container and semolina near pizza oven. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean containers stored **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Manager show license on phone. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed ice stored inside reach in cooler stored on floor at bar area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at bar area. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. **Warning**
14-73-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign at hand sink by three compartment sink. Manager provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **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 kitchen hoods soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service Togo bowls stored above pizza oven shelf. Manager stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-06-4
21
Nov 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
43
Apr 26, 2024
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
11-07-5
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.
11-27-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Near hand wash sink.
36-24-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in cooler located storage area.
05-09-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed pizza boxes stored directly on floor. Operator stored properly during inspection.
25-05-4
67
Jan 24, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed no hand was sink at pizza and bar area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-19: Observed no hand was sink at pizza and bar area. Time extended approved by Supervisor Ricardo Gonzalez. **Time Extended**
31A-04-4
90
Jan 11, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 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. No cleaning procedures available Provided hand out to operator. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed no hand was sink at pizza and bar area. **Warning**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign on hand sink At bathroom use by employees. **Warning**
31B-04-4
70
Jun 19, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 12, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed.
31A-04-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
31B-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
31B-04-4
Basic - No hot running water at mop sink. Observed no hot running water per four minutes.
27-10-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Skatebird Miami last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Skatebird Miami on file is from Mar 25, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Skatebird Miami?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Skatebird Miami.
How does Skatebird Miami compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Skatebird Miami most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.
Has Skatebird Miami's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Skatebird Miami have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Skatebird Miami means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Skatebird Miami inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Skatebird Miami is inspected around four times per year on average.
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