The Brightside Miami

1721 Sw 22 St, Miami, FL 33145

American

Last inspected: Dec 18, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2023, The Brightside Miami has five inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 18, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly four violations earlier in the record.

“In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Miami restaurant scores 74. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 18, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Kitchen m vegetable slicer soiled. **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Sep 5, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Three compartment sink.

29-37-4

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in cooler condenser unit.

14-69-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler: fan cover soiled **Corrective Action Taken**

23-03-4

Sep 25, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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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. Observed employees on duty sign the forms. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. By the cookline.

22-20-5

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

10-20-4

May 7, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On the oven door. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

10-20-4

Dec 6, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.

24-05-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

10-20-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Brightside Miami last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Brightside Miami on file is from Dec 18, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Brightside Miami?

Across the inspection record, “in-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Brightside Miami.

How does The Brightside Miami compare to other restaurants in Miami?

The Brightside Miami most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.

Has The Brightside Miami's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at The Brightside Miami have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Brightside Miami 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 The Brightside Miami inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Brightside Miami is inspected around two times per year on average.

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