The Licking South
Last inspected: Dec 19, 2025
58
Score
The Licking South has been inspected nine times since 2023. The most recent visit was on Dec 19, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around nine violations lately compared to roughly four violations before.
“Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
The city-wide average sits at 74, which The Licking South's 58 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee was not sanitizing utensils after she washed them. Employee was coached how to sanitize utensils properly. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-19: Employee was not sanitizing utensils after she washed them. Employee was coached how to sanitize utensils properly. **Time Extended**
22-45-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-19: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Adiris Mora, Carlos T, Jacqueline A, Wilberto G, Obensom J. Over 2 months. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-19: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Adiris Mora, Carlos T, Jacqueline A, Wilberto G, Obensom J. Over 2 months. **Warning** **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-19: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-19: **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-19: No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Time Extended**
05-09-4
58
Dec 11, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee was not sanitizing utensils after she washed them. Employee was coached how to sanitize utensils properly. **Warning**
22-45-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Chicken rolls (46° F cold holding) inside the reach in cooler date marked on 12/10/25. Stop sale was issued. Also observed white rice at 46°F inside the reach in cooler date marked on 12/10. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Employee doing dishes was not able to answer how to sanitize utensils. **Warning**
53B-15-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Adiris Mora, Carlos T, Jacqueline A, Wilberto G, Obensom J. Over 2 months. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed flan not date marked inside the reach in cooler at the front. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed next to the 3 compartment sink in the kitchen. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. **Warning**
32-02-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 7 salmon packages commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Stop sale was issued. **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a bracelet. **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed equipment not properly air dried wet nesting on the hall next to the kitchen. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on top of the ice machine. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-12-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Warning**
05-09-4
29
Jun 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed eggs stored over shredded cheese at reach in cooler at preparation area. Manager stored eggs correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting boards at preparation area.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on top of cutting board during food preparation. Employee removed phones from on top of cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in the wall at employee restroom. Manager spoke with repairman during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth in handwashing sink, not stored in sanitizing solution.
21-12-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a handlers cup used to portion cooked rice. Manager removed cup from rice. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
67
Mar 25, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food removed from cold holding for necessary preparation rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit during the preparation process and was not cooled back down to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed RAW CHICKEN WINGS (48F - Cooling) as per employee more than four hours.
03D-07-5
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 (48F - Cooling) as per employee more than six hours.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat food at reach in cooler next to ice machine. Employee moved eggs to bottom shelf away from ready to eat food. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed RAW CHICKEN WINGS (48F - Cooling) as per employee more than four hours. Observed COOKED RICE (48F - Cooling) as per employee more than six hours. Observed salmon filets and snapper fillets in original ROP package thawed in each in cooler at kitchen area.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed air blower on cutting board at work station at rear of kitchen. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic tub on handwashing sink at kitchen area. Employee removed tub. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed salmon filets and snapper fillets in original ROP package thawed in each in cooler at kitchen area.
06-09-1
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a hole on the bathroom wall next to toilet.
36-24-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloth not stored in sanitizer solution at work station next to wok stove at kitchen area.
21-12-4
39
Mar 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
70
Dec 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-05: **Complied** **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-04: Employee Reporting agreement form not available upon request. **Admin Complaint**
11-27-4
90
Oct 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the hot holding unit by the fryers turkey wings (116F - Hot Holding); cooked chicken (116F - Hot Holding), as per chef for less than 4 hours, employee reheating the food. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-05: **Time Extended**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-05: **Complied** **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Keela Russell **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-05: **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-05: **Time Extended**
10-08-5
67
Oct 4, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the hot holding unit by the fryers turkey wings (116F - Hot Holding); cooked chicken (116F - Hot Holding), as per chef for less than 4 hours, employee reheating the food. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Keela Russell **Warning**
53A-01-7
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Provided big 6 poster to operator. **Warning**
11-07-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Warning**
10-08-5
47
Jun 6, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Licking South last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Licking South on file is from Dec 19, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Licking South?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Licking South.
How does The Licking South compare to other restaurants in Miami?
The Licking South most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has The Licking South's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at The Licking South have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The Licking South means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is The Licking South inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Licking South is inspected around four times per year on average.
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