Wynwood Starts Here
Last inspected: Mar 6, 2026
27
Score
Inspectors have visited Wynwood Starts Here 12 times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 6, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around 21 violations across recent inspections versus roughly 25 violations before.
Looking across the full record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the recurring theme, flagged 11 times.
By comparison, the average Miami facility scores 74, putting Wynwood Starts Here on the weaker side. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
12
Inspections
2
Critical latest
3
Major latest
14
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 6, 2026
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Instructed employee on proper method. **Repeat Violation**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee partake on multiple tasks without washing removing gloves nor washing hands. Instructed employee on proper method. P **Repeat Violation**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed shelves to stored plates at entrance of kitchen soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust on shelves inside reach in cooler in kitchen area **Repeat Violation**
22-31-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and ceiling vents soiled throughout kitchen area **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates not stored inverted or in a protected manner at rack across cook line. **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food with no hairnet.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at cook line**Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed throughout coolers at kitchen.
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filter soiled at cook line soiled **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled throughout establishment. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
27
Feb 13, 2026
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee partake on multiple tasks without washing removing gloves nor washing hands. Instructed employee on proper method. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-13: **Time Extended**
12A-09-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee drink coffee then engaged in food preparation without washing hands. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-13: **Time Extended**
12A-05-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed shelve to stored plates at entrance of kitchen soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-13: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-13: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed metal shipping container used as dry and cold holding storage area, with two reach-in coolers and four reach-in freezers inside. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-13: **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust on shelves inside reach in cooler in kitchen area and bottom shelve of prep table at cook line.**Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-13: **Time Extended**
22-31-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-13: **Time Extended**
16-21-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and ceiling vents soiled throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-13: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-13: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking coffee at cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-13: **Time Extended**
12B-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-13: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed box with eggplants stored under handsink at kitchen located next to mop sink. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-13: Observed container of cooking oil stored under handsink at kitchen located next to mop sink. **Time Extended**
08B-47-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-13: **Time Extended**
10-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed heavy accumulation of food debris at cooking fryer. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-13: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler and reach in freezer gaskets soiled at establishment. Observed hood filter soiled at cook line soiled**Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-13: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed plates not stored inverted or in a protected manner at rack across cook line. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-13: **Time Extended**
24-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled throughout establishment. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-13: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled throughout kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-13: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-13: **Time Extended**
21-12-4
26
Feb 11, 2026
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 6 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 26 violations
High Priority - Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed branzino (54F - Cold Holding); shrimp (52F - Cold Holding); chicken wings (54F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (55F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler across cook line. As per employee since previous day. Priority: High Priority
03A-02-5
High Priority - Observed: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed branzino (54F - Cold Holding); shrimp (52F - Cold Holding); chicken wings (54F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (55F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler across cook line. As per employee since previous day. Priority: High Priority
01B-02-5
High Priority - Observed: Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee partake on multiple tasks without washing removing gloves nor washing hands. Instructed employee on proper method. Priority: High Priority
12A-09-4
High Priority - Observed: Food preparation sink has soil/old food residue. Priority: High Priority
22-35-5
High Priority - Observed: Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee drink coffee then engaged in food preparation without washing hands. Priority: High Priority
12A-05-4
Intermediate - Observed: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed shelve to stored plates at entrance of kitchen soiled. Priority: Intermediate
22-02-4
Intermediate - Observed: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation** Priority: Intermediate
16-37-1
Intermediate - Observed: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed metal shipping container used as dry and cold holding storage area, with two reach-in coolers and four reach-in freezers inside. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** Priority: Intermediate
51-16-7
Intermediate - Observed: No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at handsink located next to mop sink. Priority: Intermediate
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Observed: Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust on shelves inside reach in cooler in kitchen area and bottom shelve of prep table at cook line.**Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation** Priority: Intermediate
22-31-4
Intermediate - Observed: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken wings stored in reach in cooler across cook line held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Priority: Intermediate
02C-02-5
Basic - Observed: Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation** Priority: Basic
16-21-4
Basic - Observed: Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in coolers and reach in freezers door soiled at establishment. Priority: Basic
23-24-4
Basic - Observed: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and ceiling vents soiled throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** Priority: Basic
36-34-5
Basic - Observed: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** Priority: Basic
14-09-4
Basic - Observed: Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking coffee at cook line. Priority: Basic
12B-02-4
Basic - Observed: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Priority: Basic
24-08-4
Basic - Observed: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed kitchen floor soiled. Priority: Basic
36-73-4
Basic - Observed: Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed box with eggplants stored under handsink at kitchen located next to mop sink. **Repeat Violation** Priority: Basic
08B-47-4
Basic - Observed: In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Priority: Basic
10-20-4
Basic - Observed: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed heavy accumulation of food debris at cooking fryer. Priority: Basic
22-08-4
Basic - Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler and reach in freezer gaskets soiled at establishment. Observed hood filter soiled at cook line soiled**Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation** Priority: Basic
23-03-4
Basic - Observed: Observed plates not stored inverted or in a protected manner at rack across cook line. **Repeat Violation** Priority: Basic
24-05-4
Basic - Observed: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled throughout establishment. Priority: Basic
22-16-4
Basic - Observed: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled throughout kitchen area. Priority: Basic
36-27-5
Basic - Observed: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
12
Dec 29, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cilantros stored inside thank you bags at reach in cooler stored in outside shipping container.
14-31-5
High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.
22-12-5
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee placed gloves without washing hands. Instructed employee on proper methods.
12A-07-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed metal shipping container used as dry and cold holding storage area, with two reach-in coolers and four reach-in freezers inside. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Carolina Garcia and Rolangi Sanchez working with no certificate.
53B-02-5
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust on shelves inside reach in cooler in kitchen area and bottom shelve of prep table at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
22-31-4
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 certificate for Oscar Mosquera.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed water filters at bar area with no service date. **Repeat Violation**
29-28-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed not self closing doors at female restroom. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and ceiling vents soiled throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed Plates not inverted stored at rack next to cook line at kitchen.
24-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.
08B-47-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled throughout establishment. Observed hood filter at kitchen soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed boxes of lids, plastic containers, and paper bags stored on floor at outside area storage. **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed meat thawing no running water.
06-01-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
20
Oct 22, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed spray hose next to dish machine lower than flood rim. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: Observed spray hose next to dish machine lower than flood rim. **Time Extended**
29-37-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: Observed no chlorine test strips. **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand washing sink at bar area closer to coffee machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: Observed at hand washing sink at bar area closer to coffee machine. **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed metal shipping container used as dry and cold holding storage area, with two reach-in coolers and four reach-in freezers inside. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: Observed metal shipping container used as dry and cold holding storage area, with two reach-in coolers and four reach-in freezers inside. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand washing sink at bar area closer to coffee machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand washing sink at bar area closer to coffee machine. **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust on shelves inside reach in cooler in kitchen area and bottom shelve of prep table at cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: Observed rust on shelves inside reach in cooler in kitchen area and bottom shelve of prep table at cook line. **Time Extended** **Time Extended**
22-31-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed water filters at bar area with no service date. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: Observed water filters at bar area with no service date. **Time Extended**
29-28-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled inside kitchen area at: next to three compartment sink, grill area, and prep area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: Observed wall soiled inside kitchen area at: grill area, and prep area. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observe ice machine interior soiled in bar area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: Observe ice machine interior soiled in bar area. **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Time Extended**
16-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Time Extended**
16-21-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed not self closer doors at female and male bathrooms. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: Observed not self closing doors at female and male bathrooms. **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO tanks not secured at bar area next to ice machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: Observed CO tanks not secured at bar area next to ice machine. **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent soiled at kitchen exit. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: Observed ceiling vent soiled at kitchen exit. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board on cold prep station with cut marks. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: Observed white cutting board on cold prep station with cut marks. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed on top of reach in cooler a pair of employee sneaker. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: Observed on top of reach in cooler a pair of employee sneaker. **Time Extended**
40-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer outside restaurant with broken door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: Observed reach in freezer outside restaurant with broken door. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on all reach-in freezers at kitchen area and outside storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: Observed ice buildup in one reach-in freezer at outside storage area to the left. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets inside kitchen area at: reach in cooler next to mop sink, reach in freezer next to prep area, and reach in cooler on cold prep station. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: Observed soiled gaskets inside kitchen area at reach in cooler next to mop sink. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed boxes of lids, plastic containers, and paper bags stored on floor at outside area storage. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: Observed boxes of lids, plastic containers, and paper bags stored on floor at outside area storage. **Time Extended**
25-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Observed boxes and garbage bags on floor at dumpster enclosure. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: Observed boxes, garbage bags, and a wooden pallet on floor at dumpster enclosure. **Time Extended**
33-30-4
23
Oct 6, 2025
Complaint Full
8 critical violations. 10 major violations. 17 minor violations.
View 35 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed at mop sink next to dumpster with no vacuum breaker. **Warning**
29-42-4
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed spray hose next to dish machine lower than flood rim. **Warning**
29-37-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed two containers of waraq one dated 09.19 and one dated 09.27 stored at reach-in cooler at outside storage area. As per chef, they were not frozen at any time. **Warning**
01B-24-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed two containers of waraq one dated 09.19 andone dated 09.27 stored at reach-in cooler at outside storage area. As per chef, they were not frozen. **Warning**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observe frozen solid raw chicken not commercially packaged over commercially packaged lamb at reach-in freezer at storage area outside of kitchen. Coached chef on correct procedure. **Warning**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over cooked beef at cooling drawers at cook line. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over vegetables on reach in cooler inside kitchen area next to mop sink and in reach in cooler outside kitchen. **Warning**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher chlorine machine with chlorine 0 ppm concentration. **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Observed chef not knowing how to calibrate a thermometer using the cold method. Coached chef on correct procedure. **Warning**
53B-15-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink at cook line not accessible. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand washing sink at bar area closer to coffee machine. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed metal shipping container used as dry and cold holding storage area, with two reach-in coolers and four reach-in freezers inside. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand washing sink at bar area closer to coffee machine. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust on shelves inside reach in cooler in kitchen area and bottom shelve of prep table at cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-31-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed no consumer advisory for beef kebab. Provided advisory to manager via email. **Warning**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed water filters at bar area with no service date. **Warning**
29-28-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed on top of reach in cooler a pair of employee sneaker. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer outside restaurant with broken door. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on all reach-in freezers at kitchen area and outside storage area. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand washing sink at entrance to bar area. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets inside kitchen area at: reach in cooler next to mop sink, reach in freezer next to prep area, and reach in cooler on cold prep station. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed boxes of lids, plastic containers, and paper bags stored on floor at outside area storage. **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked salmon inside reach in cooler next to mop sink not cover. **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Observed boxes and garbage bags on floor at dumpster enclosure. **Warning**
33-30-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled inside kitchen area at: next to three compartment sink, grill area, and prep area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board on cold prep station with cut marks. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent soiled at kitchen exit. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO tanks not secured at bar area next to ice machine. **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed the handle of the reach in cooler next to mop sink with food residue. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed not self closer doors at female and male bathrooms. **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observe ice machine interior soiled in bar area. **Warning**
22-20-5
5
Mar 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed prep table shelves with surface rust in back prep area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-18: Observed prep table shelves with surface rust in back prep area. **Time Extended**
22-31-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters at the cook line soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-18: Observed hood filters at the cook line soiled. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall near ice cream freezer soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-18: Observed wall near ice cream freezer soiled. **Time Extended**
36-27-5
82
Feb 11, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed hand wash sink located next to cook line removed.
31A-04-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed prep table shelves with surface rust in back prep area.
22-31-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall near ice cream freezer soiled.
36-27-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters at the cook line soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign located at hand wash sink next to cook line.
31B-04-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed cloth underneath cutting board located next to cook line. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
67
Aug 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink at the bar area with soiled kitchen utensils inside. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance inside ice machine located at the bar area.
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board located across the cook line with cut marks and no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer near back prep area with torn gasket. Observed reach in cooler located across the cook line with torn gaskets.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed a set of tongs on the oven door handle located at the cook line. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket located across the cook line soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler located across the cook line with soiled interior.
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed several walls throughout kitchen with soil / food debris accumulation.
36-27-5
64
May 31, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed kitchen utensils inside hand wash sink located at the hand wash sink near cook line. Operator removed immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed several cutting boards located at the dry rack area with cut marks and no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand wash sink at the bar area. Operator placed hand wash sign. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled at the cook line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth located on top of white cutting board near cook line. Operator discarded immediately. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
74
Feb 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed male employee enter restroom with gloves on and exited with same gloves on. Operator coached employee to remove gloves once he is stepping out of kitchen to use restroom and wash hands once more when he re-enters kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-09-4
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. Provided form to operator. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
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/ **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink near bar area. **Warning**
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 form to operator. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-26-1
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. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several squeeze bottles with oil and lemon juice not labeled near cook line. Operator placed correct labels immediately. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed several wet wiping cloths around establishment not stored in quaternary sanitizing solution. Operator discarded cloths immediately. **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters at the cook line soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wiping cloth underneath red cutting board in kitchen prep area. Operator removed immediately. **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed five tongs on oven door handle at the cook line. Operator removed immediately. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
37
Dec 19, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no Chlorine and Quaternary test kits.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil plastic container stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed it from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wynwood Starts Here last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wynwood Starts Here on file is from Mar 6, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wynwood Starts Here?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at Wynwood Starts Here.
How does Wynwood Starts Here compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Wynwood Starts Here most recently scored 27 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Wynwood Starts Here's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Wynwood Starts Here have averaged around 21 violations per visit, down from roughly 25 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Wynwood Starts Here 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 Wynwood Starts Here inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Wynwood Starts Here is inspected around four times per year on average.
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