Vela Sky
Last inspected: Dec 5, 2025
45
Score
Vela Sky has been inspected seven times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 5, 2025. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around six violations each, up from closer to three violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled”, showing up three times.
Restaurants in Miami average 74, so Vela Sky trails the local norm. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
7
Inspections
1
Critical latest
5
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Cold holding unit used to store cook-chill/sous vide ROP food that is held more than 48 hours does not have a continuous electronic monitoring system to record time and temperature. Observed cooked chicken wings. See stop sale.
03G-19-5
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.
11-27-4
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.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Cooked Chicken wings.
03G-50-1
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Carlos Barillas.
53B-13-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container with cook oil stored directly on floor kitchen. Operator stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
45
Jul 8, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee more than 60 days Isabel Zzurkowshi, Jean, Nicolas, Freddy, Laura.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer. Bar area. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket.
24-05-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses.
10-13-5
67
Aug 14, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer. Operator labels during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice scoop inside metal container in standing water 80°feet located bar area. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
78
Feb 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed box of plastic cups stored on floor near ice machine. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
24-26-4
95
Aug 24, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
64
Feb 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar area. Operator provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen. Operator provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container with cook oil. Operator stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar area.
31B-04-4
74
Nov 14, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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 form during inspection.
11-07-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Water. Bar area.
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Near ice machine.
36-36-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Vela Sky last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Vela Sky on file is from Dec 5, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Vela Sky?
Across the inspection record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Vela Sky.
How does Vela Sky compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Vela Sky most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Vela Sky's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Vela Sky have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Vela Sky 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 Vela Sky inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Vela Sky is inspected around two times per year on average.
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