The Hungry Hippo

7040 Nw 2Nd Ave, Miami, FL 33150

American

Last inspected: Feb 6, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, The Hungry Hippo has six inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Feb 6, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

“Current hotel and restaurant license not displayed” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Compared to the broader Miami restaurant scene, where the average is 74, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 6, 2026

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed cocktails glasses not inverted on preparation table next to reach in cooler in preparation area. Manager in inverted during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

24-05-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled with food debris at preparation area. Manager cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

22-16-4

Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Observed serving plate broken on top dining table. Manager discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

14-12-4

Sep 4, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink in preparation area. Employee provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic container with flour not labeled under preparation area. Employee labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cut marks and black stain on beige cutting board. Employee discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

14-09-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Nov 1, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Jun 17, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed 10-01-2024

50-09-4

Feb 21, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed for Adi K working at the establishment for more than 2 months. **Warning**

53A-03-7

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed for the mens bathroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

32-04-4

Dec 6, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw shell eggs stored above pasta located in the reach in cooler by the front door. Observed raw chicken above sweet plantains located in the reach in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-02-6

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed by the 3 compartment sink.

29-34-4

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed for the mens bathroom.

32-04-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed jugs containing cooking oil stored on the dry storage floor.

08B-38-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled with accumulation food debris.

23-03-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Hungry Hippo last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Hungry Hippo on file is from Feb 6, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Hungry Hippo?

Across the inspection record, “current hotel and restaurant license not displayed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Hungry Hippo.

How does The Hungry Hippo compare to other restaurants in Miami?

The Hungry Hippo most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.

Has The Hungry Hippo's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Hungry Hippo 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 Hungry Hippo inspected?

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

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