Walrus Rodeo
Last inspected: Apr 24, 2026
64
Score
Going back to 2022, Walrus Rodeo has six inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 24, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 12 violations per visit lately, up from roughly three violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance”, showing up three times.
Walrus Rodeo's latest score of 64 falls below the Miami average of 74. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 24, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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 no proof of training for Nicolas B., Alex D. Performing food preparation and hired more than 60 days.
53B-13-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at ice machine black mold-like substance.
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket in reach in cooler across from pizza oven.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at bar area floor tiles in disrepair.
36-17-5
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed drain plug missing at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in freezer across from three compartment sink.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open.
33-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler to the left of pizza oven.
29-49-6
64
Dec 15, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towel used as a liner in herbs at reach in cooler by oven.
14-86-1
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef container stored over cooked potatoes container stored at reach in cooler across pizza oven. Employee stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed lamb meat sauce (126F - Hot Holding); as per employee prepared less than 1 hour at steam table. Employee reheat lamb meat sauce (167F - Reheating). **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Repeat Violation**
16-62-1
Intermediate - Required employee training expired 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 certificate expired for Brandon Osborne and Jeff Maxfield expired 11-16-25.
53B-14-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl no handle inside flour container by dry storage. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents soiled by ware washing area and prep area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn across pizza oven. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap at back door. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor-mounted equipment that is not easily movable is not sealed to the floor and has legs that provide less than a 6-inch clearance between the floor and equipment. Observed reach in freezer across dishwasher. **Repeat Violation**
14-66-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee energy drink stored inside reach in cooler by oven. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed above shelves with clean containers.
38-01-4
35
May 21, 2025
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Intermediate - Oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with sanitizer not labeled at bar area.
41-17-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed raw wahoo crudo offered in the menu not marked as a raw in the menu. Manager marked all menus with an asterisk. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling with a small hole above tall freezer near ware washing area.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling soiled at ware washing area and prep area.
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean containers stored in dry storage not inverted.
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn at pizza station.
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap at back door exit. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor-mounted equipment that is not easily movable is not sealed to the floor and has legs that provide less than a 6-inch clearance between the floor and equipment. Observed reach in freezer stored on floor at warewashing area. **Repeat Violation**
14-66-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed 7 pairs of knives stored between wall and three compartment sink. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-02-4
Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Observed mop sink not accessible being blocked with containers.
29-27-4
39
Dec 9, 2024
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
70
Feb 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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. Employee preparation in back touched dill with bar hands. Product thrown away. Per management. **Corrected On-Site**
09-01-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
82
Oct 26, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Walrus Rodeo last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Walrus Rodeo on file is from Apr 24, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Walrus Rodeo?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Walrus Rodeo.
How does Walrus Rodeo compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Walrus Rodeo most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Walrus Rodeo's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Walrus Rodeo have averaged around 12 violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Walrus Rodeo 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 Walrus Rodeo inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Walrus Rodeo is inspected around two times per year on average.
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