Snack Bar
Last inspected: Oct 21, 2025
82
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Snack Bar, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Oct 21, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.
Across the inspection history, “wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
The city-wide average for Miami sits at 74, putting Snack Bar on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 21, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in the mop sink. Manager removed and hung to air dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth used under cutting board. Observed at the prep table.
21-04-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed expired on Oct. 1, 2025.
50-09-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide tank not adequately secured. Employee secured with chain. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
82
Feb 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
95
Aug 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled. Operator wiped down immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
95
Dec 7, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee Luis Flores working over a year with no food handler training. Observed Yaimel M. With over two months working with no food handler training. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-14: Observed employee Luis Flores working over a year with no food handler training. Observed Yaimel M. With over two months working with no food handler training. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-17: Observed employee Luis Flores working over a year with no food handler training. Observed Yaimel M. With over two months working with no food handler training. **Time Extended**
53B-02-5
90
Aug 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked steak (126F - Hot Holding); sweet potato (131F - Hot Holding); hash browns (125F - Hot Holding); burger patties (134F - Hot Holding); egg omelette (118F - Hot Holding). Operator reheated products to; sweet potato (171F - Hot Holding); egg omelette (167F - Hot Holding) hash browns (141 - Hot Holding) **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-14: Observed cooked steak at 121 F , sausage patty at 118F, both items for less than 4 hrs. Repeat violation. . Operator reheated both items and cooked steak was at 157F and sausage patties 162F **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed two non food grade shopping bags with bread above preparation table in back kitchen. Observed 8 non food grade shopping bags with bread inside reach in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-14: At time of inspection, observed 8 bags of non food grade shopping bags with bread inside reach in cooler. **Admin Complaint**
14-31-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed bin blocking hand wash sink near three compartment sink. Operator removed immediately. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-14: At time of inspection, observed bin blocking hand wash sink near three compartment sink. **Admin Complaint**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-14: At time of inspection, no chemical test kit available. **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink near three compartment sink. Station was restocked. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-14: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee Luis Flores working over a year with no food handler training. Observed Yaimel M. With over two months working with no food handler training. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-14: Observed employee Luis Flores working over a year with no food handler training. Observed Yaimel M. With over two months working with no food handler training. **Time Extended**
53B-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vent near three compartment sink soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-14: Observed ceiling tiles and vent near three compartment sink soiled. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
47
Aug 11, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 8 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed plastic particle from broken lid inside food item ( tiramisu ) Tiramisu was discarded . **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed two non food grade shopping bags with bread above preparation table in back kitchen. Observed 8 non food grade shopping bags with bread inside reach in cooler. **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee walk into prep area and used ice cream scoop to scoop ice cream without washing hands. **Warning**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked steak (126F - Hot Holding); sweet potato (131F - Hot Holding); hash browns (125F - Hot Holding); burger patties (134F - Hot Holding); egg omelette (118F - Hot Holding). Operator reheated products to; sweet potato (171F - Hot Holding); egg omelette (167F - Hot Holding) hash browns (141 - Hot Holding) **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Observed spray bottle containing chlorine sanitizer with no manufacturer label. **Warning**
41-21-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed bin blocking hand wash sink near three compartment sink. Operator removed immediately. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee using hand wash sink to rinse ice cream scoop. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink near three compartment sink. Station was restocked. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee Luis Flores working over a year with no food handler training. Observed Yaimel M. With over two months working with no food handler training. **Warning**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink next to three compartment sink. Soap was restocked . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed one tank of CO2 not properly secured near soda dispensing boxes. Operator secured immediately. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vent near three compartment sink soiled. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Packaged foods not properly protected from cross contamination when the lid/cover is broken. Plastic particle from the lid was found inside the tiramisu. Tiramisu was discarded. **Warning**
08B-35-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator hung up to dry. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
42-01-4
20
Jan 26, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
35
Jul 12, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use. After calibration process, the probe thermometer was not accurate within the intended range of use.
05-03-4
Basic - Wall stained with accumulated grease. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Equipment gaskets in poor repair. Observed in reach in cooler located next to triple sink.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic bottles of water on the floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at soda station. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Snack Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Snack Bar on file is from Oct 21, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Snack Bar?
Across the inspection record, “wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Snack Bar.
How does Snack Bar compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Snack Bar most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.
Has Snack Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Snack Bar have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Snack Bar 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 Snack Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Snack Bar is inspected around three times per year on average.
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