Zeldas Kitchen

533 Ne 83 St, Miami, FL 33138
American
Last inspected: Jul 30, 2025
64
Score
Medium Risk

Zeldas Kitchen appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jul 30, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around four violations per visit lately, up from roughly two violations before.

Across the inspection history, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Restaurants in Miami average 74, so Zeldas Kitchen trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw shells eggs stored above water bottles of water at reach in cooler by door.
08A-11-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled at prep table.
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil container stored on MFDV floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container above three compartment sink not labeled.
02D-01-5
64
Feb 13, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
47
Sep 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container stored inside hand wash sink. Manager removed container from inside hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice spoon stored in water at ambient temperature. Manager discarded water and stored rice scoop on a clean dry container. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
86
May 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt and sugar containers no labeled with names . Manager labeled sugar and salt containers. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
95
Jan 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven do handle. Manager removed tongs from oven door at stored them properly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
90
Jul 27, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled.
22-02-4
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Zeldas Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Zeldas Kitchen on file is from Jul 30, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Zeldas Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Zeldas Kitchen.

How does Zeldas Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Zeldas Kitchen most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.

Has Zeldas Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Zeldas Kitchen have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Zeldas Kitchen 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 Zeldas Kitchen inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Zeldas Kitchen is inspected around two times per year on average.