The Shop

5163 Ne 2 Ave, Miami, FL 33137

American

Last inspected: Sep 18, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The Shop appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2025. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 18, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to one violation per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “no paper towels” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

The city-wide average for Miami sits at 74, putting The Shop on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 18, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-18: Observed no manager certificate for Charles Merritt. **Admin Complaint**

53A-07-6

Jul 11, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**

53A-07-6

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed next to triple sink behind front counter. Observed inside restroom. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

31B-02-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**

42-01-4

Mar 20, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

4 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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

05-08-4

Intermediate - No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

16-37-1

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at bathroom.

31B-03-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink by ware washing area and bathroom.

31B-02-4

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

32-12-6

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer inside reach in freezers.

05-09-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed hand sink no sign at bathroom and war washing area.

31B-04-4

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.

32-04-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Shop last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Shop on file is from Sep 18, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Shop?

Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Shop.

How does The Shop compare to other restaurants in Miami?

The Shop most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.

Has The Shop's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at The Shop have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Shop means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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