Snack Hunter
Last inspected: Dec 8, 2025
70
Score
The health department has logged seven inspections at Snack Hunter, the earliest from 2022. Snack Hunter was last inspected on Dec 8, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 12 violations per visit versus roughly nine violations earlier in the record.
“Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
That's lower than the typical Miami restaurant, which scores around 74. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
7
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemicals stored on floor underneath three compartment sink
41-10-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair, throughout the establishment.
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
70
Jul 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed Raw eggs stored directly above plastic pitchers containing fresh fruit juices in the two-door reach-in cooler located at the front counter. During the inspection employee removed them and placed them correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-11-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed an employee washing hands in the three-compartment sink. The employee was coached on proper handwashing procedures and the appropriate use of designated handwashing sinks. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a blender glass stored inside the designated handwashing sink. During the inspection employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, and grease, throughout the front counter. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in chest freezers.
14-69-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
52
Dec 27, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs stored above fruit juice. Employee moved eggs to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
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 chicken stored on top of raw beef. Operator changed order. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken frozen in plastic wrap stored above frozen pork tamales. Employee changed order for proper separation.
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bowl and sheet tray stored in and on hand sink. Employee moved items to three compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment.
22-31-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed rice and beans in reach in cooler prepped 2 days prior with no fate mark.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed certified manager unable to verbally calibrate thermometer. Inspector went over process with operator at time of inspection.
53A-10-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves in multiple reach in coolers in establishment.
14-33-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls throughout establishment.
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of flour with no label.
02D-01-5
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed broken floor tiles in kitchen area and back of establishment.
36-10-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed several tiles in disrepair in back of establishment. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed several soiled tiles in back of establishment. Observed soiled air vents on ceiling in establishment.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed purse stored above sodas for customers. Observed cell phone stored above juices on rack. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee with bracelet and watch preparing smoothies.
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hairnet working at front counter and preparing smoothies.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in warmer no longer working. No TCS foods stored inside at time of inspection.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of water stored on floor in back of establishment.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in all freezers in establishment.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of cooler doors soiled. Observed gaskets in reach in cooler under front counter soiled. Observed multiple reach in cooler handles soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled shelves in multiple reach in coolers in establishment.
22-16-4
21
Aug 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed a pot of cooked Picadillo (130F-109F Cooling) on a table not cooled to 70F within 2 hours. Discussed with operator roper cooling methods and provided form, operator discarded the meat **Warning**
03D-01-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed fruit in to go bags **Warning**
14-15-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands at three compartment sink. Manager coached employees on proper handwashing techniques and proper sink to wash hands **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bowl and wet wiping cloth in hand sink in kitchen area **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed tile missing in storage area above soda rack **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles cracked and warped in dry storage area **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed purse on meat slicer in kitchen area; purses on dry food rack. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust pitted shelves in reach in coolers in kitchen and storage area **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-33-4
45
Jul 10, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Reach in cooler: raw shell eggs stored above juices. Discussed with the operators and provided the handout for the proper storage of food. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot box: ham croquettes (126F - Hot Holding). Operator discarded and cooked more ham croquettes. ham croquettes (177F - Hot Holding) **Corrected On-Site**
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. Discussed with the operator and provided the form to the operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. By the three compartment sink: bag of mamey stored inside the handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
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. Discussed with the operator and provided the form.
11-27-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Dry storage area. Multiple ceiling tiles broken an with water stains.
36-32-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Most coolers. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
50
Mar 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken in contact with non-food grade inside coolers.
14-31-5
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
Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink.
16-07-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Kitchen area, **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
24-05-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed most kitchen employees wearing watches while working with food.
13-07-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer inside all kitchen coolers throughout.
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation Food debris throughout kitchen shelves.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
21-10-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
21-09-4
50
Jul 7, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed container stored inside hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling with watermark by font counter. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees,engaging in food preparation with no hair restraint. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Located inside small chest freezer in the prep area. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed small white chest freezer gasket soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Snack Hunter last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Snack Hunter on file is from Dec 8, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Snack Hunter?
Across the inspection record, “reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Snack Hunter.
How does Snack Hunter compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Snack Hunter most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Snack Hunter's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Snack Hunter have averaged around 12 violations per visit, up from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Snack Hunter 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 Snack Hunter inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Snack Hunter is inspected around two times per year on average.
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