Viva Brazil Signature

3933 Ne 163Rd St, North Miami Beach, FL 33160

Other

Last inspected: Jan 3, 2024

Score

High Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 3, 2024. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection. Public records show no inspections at Viva Brazil Signature since Jan 3, 2024, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around nine violations to closer to 17 violations.

The city-wide average sits at 72, which Viva Brazil Signature's 23 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 3, 2024

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 8 minor violations.

View 17 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed various raw fish being stored on top of unwashed vegetables. Located in reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

08A-04-5

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. As of 10/1/23. **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed chef cutting and touching bread intended for customer consumption. **Warning**

09-01-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Located in kitchen area. **Warning**

31B-03-4

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. Discussed and emailed form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

11-27-4

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 manager certification for Rhiannon Silva expired as of 5/24/23. **Warning**

53A-03-7

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/ Observed 5 employees present and engaging in food preparation with no certified manager present.

53A-05-6

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. **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. Discussed and emailed form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

11-26-1

Basic - Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Warning**

24-05-4

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. **Warning**

06-09-1

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

14-11-5

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Located in ware wash area. **Warning**

38-07-4

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Located in kitchen area. **Warning**

29-49-6

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**

16-21-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle being stored in flour. **Warning**

14-01-5

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Located in dry storage area. **Warning**

36-36-4

Jan 10, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present

FL-38

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Viva Brazil Signature last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Viva Brazil Signature on file is from Jan 3, 2024. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Viva Brazil Signature compare to other restaurants in North Miami Beach?

Viva Brazil Signature most recently scored 23 out of 100, which is lower than the North Miami Beach average of 72.

Has Viva Brazil Signature's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Viva Brazil Signature have averaged around 17 violations per visit, up from roughly nine earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Viva Brazil Signature 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.

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