The Counter

4200 Nw 21 St Conc D-32, Miami, FL 33122

American

Last inspected: Nov 6, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, The Counter has eight inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Nov 6, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.

The city-wide average for Miami sits at 74, putting The Counter on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 6, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed under charbroiled grill soiled.

23-03-4

Aug 20, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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

22-20-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed gallons of milk stored on the walk in cooler floor

08B-38-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled in the kitchen area.

36-27-5

Jan 22, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

16-21-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled behind equipments.

36-73-4

Aug 14, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled.

22-02-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of sodas stored on the e storage area floor. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed hash browns, veggie burgers no covered.

08B-12-5

Feb 8, 2024

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. underneath charbroiled grill soiled.

23-03-4

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Prep cooler.

29-49-6

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Bar area.

29-20-5

Aug 21, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Mar 28, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.can opener blade soiled

22-02-4

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

05-08-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Under charbroiled grill **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed ice cream no covered. Manager covered it. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-12-5

Nov 4, 2022

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled.

22-02-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit onsite. Manager provided kit **Corrected On-Site**

16-37-1

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Manager posted on the lobby. **Corrected On-Site**

02B-02-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of fries stored on the walk in freezer floor.

08B-38-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed runner hand washing sink soiled, fryers.

23-03-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. kitchen area area

36-27-5

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sauces.

02D-01-5

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

16-21-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed inside of red relish sauce a paper cup that is use as a scoop **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Counter last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Counter on file is from Nov 6, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Counter?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at The Counter.

How does The Counter compare to other restaurants in Miami?

The Counter most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.

Has The Counter's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Counter have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Counter 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 Counter inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Counter is inspected around three times per year on average.

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