Smith & Webster
Last inspected: Sep 29, 2025
90
Score
Smith & Webster appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Sep 29, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly eight violations earlier in the record.
“No plan review submitted” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Restaurants in Miami average 74, so Smith & Webster is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 29, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tiles missing in kitchen area,p.
36-36-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
31B-04-4
90
Aug 19, 2025
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed flat top with old food debris. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed handwashing sink removed by the 3 compartment sink and moved closer to the entrance of the kitchen, with the line capped off. **Warning**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed kitchen handwashing sink with old food debris. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed the approved plans does not match the current layout of the establishment. Observed handwashing sink removed by the 3 compartment sink and moved closer to the entrance of the kitchen, with the line capped off from the original location and is using it as a drain board, also observed ice machine with a scooper and ice buckets with no handwashing sink near by. Establishment moved working dishwasher machine into a storage room with no handwashing sink near by. Observed bar area extended towards the middle of the seating area with a 3 compartment sink and 2 handwashing sinks. **Warning**
51-16-7
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By the cookline. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler curtains with mold like substance. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Observed white cutting board by drying rack has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Operator discarded items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
50
Sep 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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 Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) not sanitizing properly. Operator prepped 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed the approved plans does not match the current layout of the establishment. Observed handwashing sink removed by the 3 compartment sink and moved closer to the entrance of the kitchen, with the line capped off from the original location and is using it as a drain board, also observed ice machine with a scooper and ice buckets with no handwashing sink near by. Establishment moved working dishwasher machine into a storage room with no handwashing sink near by. Observed bar area extended towards the middle of the seating area with a 3 compartment sink and 2 handwashing sinks. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed handwashing sink removed by the 3 compartment sink and moved closer to the entrance of the kitchen, with the line capped off. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In the kitchen. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed reach in cooler with standing water next to the hot holding box. **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine door in disrepair. **Warning**
14-11-5
52
Feb 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed the approved plans from 2003 does not match the current layout of the establishment. Observed an 3 enclosed sheds outside, behind the establishment. 1 metal shed has chemical storage, another metal shed has bags of rice, seasoning containers, bbq sauces, oil containers, different sauces and single service items stored inside. During the time of the inspection observed another shed 2 smokers cooking with meat, Outside smoker: beef (130F - Cooking,as per operator cooking for 90 minutes). **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil stored on the floor at the outside shed. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service lids stored on the floor outside in the shed. **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-17-4
74
Jul 1, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Smith & Webster last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Smith & Webster on file is from Sep 29, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Smith & Webster?
Across the inspection record, “no plan review submitted” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Smith & Webster.
How does Smith & Webster compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Smith & Webster most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.
Has Smith & Webster's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Smith & Webster have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Smith & Webster 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 Smith & Webster inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Smith & Webster is inspected around two times per year on average.
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