Sumak
Last inspected: Oct 13, 2025
50
Score
Sumak has been inspected six times since 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 13, 2025. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around five violations to closer to eight violations per visit.
“No paper towels” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
That's lower than the typical Miami Beach restaurant, which scores around 69. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license is expired as of October 1, 2025.
50-17-3
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink in kitchen and at bar.
31B-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole in ceiling above cook line due to water damage.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents in kitchen soiled with dust debris and black mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at cook line engaged on in food preparation with no hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic jug of oil stored on floor in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed lights above cook line missing shield.
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease.
23-03-4
50
Apr 4, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at the Kitchen hand sink .
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed one hand sink blocked at the kitchen. Owner guaranteed the access. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on oven handle . Employee removed them. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour in vinegar container without label with the common name. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed some mold like substance inside the ice machine located at the bar,
22-20-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean food containers with food contact up. Owner inverted them. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Most of the them.
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed some cooking oil containers on the kitchen floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
61
Dec 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
64
Feb 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken above raw beef inside reach in cooler. Employee changed the storage order. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
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. Info was provided. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Missing chlorine test kit to check sanitizer concentration.
16-37-1
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. Info was provided. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-07-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Info was provided . **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at the front bar. Employee corrected it. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
58
Jun 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
74
Jan 17, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sumak last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sumak on file is from Oct 13, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sumak?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sumak.
How does Sumak compare to other restaurants in Miami Beach?
Sumak most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami Beach average of 69.
Has Sumak's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Sumak have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Sumak means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Sumak inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sumak is inspected around two times per year on average.
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