Tends
Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026
45
Score
Tends has a thin inspection record, with only one visit on file so far. On Feb 12, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
The city-wide average sits at 74, which Tends' 45 doesn't quite reach.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 12, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Observed Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Serving about 5 customers at time of inspection. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ **Warning**
50-08-7
High Priority - Observed employee come from outside and began working with items without first washing hands. Advised manager and he instructed employee to wash hands and put on gloves. **Warning**
12A-16-4
Intermediate - Observed establishment completely remodeled extending front counter, adding reach in cooler, hot holding units, and ice cream machine with no hand washing sink in area. Closet hand wash sink located in dining room and doesn't allow convenient use by employees. Also establishment added storage container outside containing shelves for dry storage and reach in cooler. Renovations were made and does not match the current plans on file. 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/. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times due to plastic containers stored inside. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Observed Handwash sink missing behind front counter. Closet hand wash sink located in dining room and doesn't allow convenient use by employees. **Warning**
31A-07-4
Basic - Observed case of oil and buckets of pickles being stored on floor in kitchen area. Also various cases of food stored on floor in unapproved outside storage container. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items. **Warning**
16-04-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Observed various foods stored in unapproved storage container. Storage Container not attached to building, located in rear parking area and not reflected on plans. Advised manager that plan review is required. **Warning**
08B-37-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tends last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tends on file is from Feb 12, 2026. The public record contains one inspection in total.
How does Tends compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Tends most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Tends 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.
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