The Mad Butcher
Last inspected: Apr 11, 2025
47
Score
Going back to 2023, The Mad Butcher has five inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 11, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around nine violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “wet wiping cloth not stored” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
That's lower than the typical Miami restaurant, which scores around 74. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
5
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 11, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ **Corrected On-Site**
50-08-7
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle with degreaser. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Warewash area: a container stored inside the hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen, ware way area. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Thought the ware wash area: 5 missing ceiling tiles.
36-36-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed multiple wiping cloths on countertops. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
47
Mar 11, 2024
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
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. Provided form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade in back prep area soiled. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed spray bottle of chemical inside hand wash sink next to dish machine. Operator removed immediately. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink next to dish machine. Operator restocked. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed gallon of oil in the floor near dry storage area. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler gasket soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed five plastic containers at dry rack area with old labels. **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed two wet wiping cloths not stored in quaternary sanitizing solution. **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several squeeze bottles containing sauces located across cook line with no label. **Warning**
02D-01-5
45
Sep 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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. Provided form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade in back prep area soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed waste receptacle with no lid in both public and employee unisex bathrooms. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed four containers in dry rack area with old labels.
16-46-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled dry wiping cloth used to clean back prep area table.
21-10-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observe wet mop near mop sink not hung to dry. Operator hung up mop. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth not stored inside quaternary sanitizer solution.
21-12-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed wet wiping cloth solution on floor near cook line. Operator removed from floor and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
61
Mar 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose connected at the mop sink at the time of the i inspection. **Warning**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener. Operator washed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed water reached 78°F After water was running for approximately five minutes. **Warning**
27-06-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water reached 78° F at the hand wash sink after water running for approximately five minutes. No hot water at the establishment. **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic container used as scoop inside the panko container. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid.Operator closed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - No hot running water at mop sink. Observed no hot water in the entire establishment. **Warning**
27-10-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed at the unisex bathrooms. **Warning**
32-12-5
47
Jan 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Mad Butcher last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Mad Butcher on file is from Apr 11, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Mad Butcher?
Across the inspection record, “wet wiping cloth not stored” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Mad Butcher.
How does The Mad Butcher compare to other restaurants in Miami?
The Mad Butcher most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has The Mad Butcher's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Mad Butcher have averaged around nine violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at The Mad Butcher 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 Mad Butcher inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Mad Butcher is inspected around two times per year on average.
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