Whitmans
Last inspected: Oct 14, 2025
67
Score
Whitmans appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2023. The most recent visit was on Oct 14, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly eight violations earlier on.
“No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
That's lower than the typical Miami restaurant, which scores around 74. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on October 1,2025.
50-17-3
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed No soap at handsink next to 3 compartment sink. Employee replenished it. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed Wall soiled behind 3 compartment sink.
36-27-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filter soiled at cook line.
23-03-4
67
Jul 31, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips.
16-37-1
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed plates not inverted stored above reach in coolers across cook line.
24-07-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at preparation area at kitchen.
14-09-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at cook line.
21-12-4
78
Feb 20, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw eggs located above unwashed whole tomatoes inside reach in cooler in back prep area. Operator removed products and placed in correct order. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
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. Provided to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda nozzle located at front bar area soiled. Operator removed nozzles and washed, rinsed, and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary testing kit for three compartment sink.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink located near cook line. Operator restocked. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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. Provided to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed clear spray bottle containing bleach not labeled near ware washing area. Operator labeled immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used as a scoop inside sugar bin in back prep area. Operator removed immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed two cans of vegetable oil on floor near back prep area.
08B-38-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed dish machine with soiled exterior on top of machine. Operator wiped down immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
16-21-4
37
Apr 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed male employee crack a raw egg on the cook line and immediately engaged in food prep to assemble a burger. Male employee went and washed his hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed male and female employee not changing gloves as needed when prepping and working with raw/rte product. Trained employees on when to wash hands and how. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary testing kit for three compartment sink.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink near front prep table and back prep table.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. As per operator, establishment does hamburgers depending on how customer requests. Observed no consumer advisory posted or on menu, Provided consumer advisory to operator and he immediately printed it out and posted it. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed clear spray bottle with cleaning solution with no label near chemical storage area.
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed scoop inside bin of frozen fries located inside reach in cooler near cook line.
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent near dry rack station with accumulation of soiled debris.
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed two white cutting boards with cut marks and no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed female employee engaged in food prep with no hair net.
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil can on floor near back storage area. Operator lifted off ground. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed a set of tongs on oven door handle.
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spatula inside standing water at 85F located near cook line.
10-07-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed two wet mops near mop sink not hung up to dry.
42-01-4
33
Dec 18, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Whitmans last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Whitmans on file is from Oct 14, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Whitmans?
Across the inspection record, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Whitmans.
How does Whitmans compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Whitmans most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Whitmans' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Whitmans have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Whitmans 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 Whitmans inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Whitmans is inspected around three times per year on average.
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