The Healthy Kitchen
Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026
21
Score
The Healthy Kitchen appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 14, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around six violations to closer to 11 violations per visit.
“Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
By comparison, the average Miami facility scores 74, putting The Healthy Kitchen on the weaker side. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
8
Inspections
7
Critical latest
1
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 14, 2026
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw ground beef stored over raw steaks on speed rack inside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker at mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottles of vitamins stored on shelf above prep table in prep area.
41-07-4
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked broccoli (45F - Cooling) inside walk in cooler, as per operator product was prepared 1 day prior to inspection. **Repeat Violation**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked broccoli (45F - Cooling) inside walk in cooler, as per operator product was prepared 1 day prior to inspection.
01B-36-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw bacon stored over unwashed cabbage inside walk in cooler.
08A-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon stored over mozzarella cheese inside walk in cooler.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sink in dish area.
31B-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup with no handle stored inside container of sugar and quinoa in kitchen area.
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed some ceiling tiles nonabsorbent in kitchen and dish areas.
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent dusty in dish area.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee cup stored on top of prep table near microwave.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellphone stored on shelf above prep table in kitchen.
40-06-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw salmon thawing a room temperature in kitchen on speed rack.
06-01-5
Basic - Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. Observed knives stored inside wooden knife block in prep area. **Repeat Violation**
14-55-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves inside walk in cooler rusted. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
21
Aug 11, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked rice (46F - Cooling) inside walk in cooler, as per operator was made previous day.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw ground turkey stored over raw beef inside reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator removed ground turkey. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked rice (46F - Cooling) inside walk in cooler, as per operator was made previous day.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked lasagna stored inside walk in cooler without date mark, as per operator was made previous day.
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled next to cook line. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket torn at walk in cooler door. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed crate of corn stored on floor inside walk in freezer. Operator properly stored corn. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. Observed knives stored inside wooden knife block in prep area. **Repeat Violation**
14-55-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelf inside walk in cooler rusted.
14-17-4
45
Mar 4, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food Properly Stored/Protected
FL-48
47
Nov 4, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheddar cheese (46F - Cold Holding) inside of reach in cooler in kitchen area. As per operator product has been inside reach in cooler since previous day. **Repeat Violation**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheddar cheese (46F - Cold Holding) inside of reach in cooler in kitchen area. As per operator product has been inside reach in cooler since previous day. Operator discarded product. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee filling up pot with water from hand sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked rice and cooked beef without date mark. As per operator was prepared over 24 hours ago.
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled located near cook line. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing in kitchen area by walk in freezer.
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed water stains on ceiling tiles throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in freezer door in disrepair, door hinge is broken. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions stored on floor inside walk in cooler and container of oil stored on floor in dry storage area. Operator picked up products. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle stored inside container of cocoa powder touching the cocoa powder. Operator properly stored scoop. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Observed utensils stored inside sanitizer on prep table near cook line. Coached operator on how to properly store utensils. Operator placed utensils in water 135F on top of flat top grill. **Corrected On-Site**
10-18-5
41
Mar 15, 2024
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
64
Feb 13, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed stained ceiling tiles throughout the kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: Observed stained ceiling tiles throughout the kitchen. **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area, and the back kitchen. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area, and the back kitchen. **Time Extended**
36-02-5
90
Mar 6, 2023
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor wit grease buildup behind fryers and grill
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of vegetables stored on the walk in cooler floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed outside of the oven with grease buildup.
23-03-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Kitchen area and back area. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled in the storage area, next to the three compartment sink.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed lentils and flour containers with no labeled.
02D-01-5
70
Dec 29, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-2
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed manager Giselle Rodriguez without a manager certification she is been working here for a year.
53A-01-7
Intermediate - Expired chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed quaternary test kit expired on 07/15/20
16-37-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles damage on the kitchen area.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents /walk in cooler cover fan with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed walk in cooler fan soiled
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 cellphone on top of the prep table.
40-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Under flat grill soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Kitchen area and back area.
36-02-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Healthy Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Healthy Kitchen on file is from Jan 14, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Healthy Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Healthy Kitchen.
How does The Healthy Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Miami?
The Healthy Kitchen most recently scored 21 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has The Healthy Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at The Healthy Kitchen have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at The Healthy Kitchen 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 The Healthy Kitchen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Healthy Kitchen is inspected around three times per year on average.
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