DM AVO
1834 Bay Road
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.7/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/6/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
7
Inspection Details:
- 08B-39-4:Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed a cook putting lemons in a juicing machine. The owner asked the cook if he washed the lemons and the cook responded no. The owner had the employee empty the machine and wash the lemons. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go containers and cups being stored on the floor. The owner had the items put on a shelf. Corrected On-Site
- 38-05-4:Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in dry food storage area.
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed a prep cook remove her gloves and put on new gloves without washing hands.
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw salmon in the drawer reach in cooler at the cook line. The owner had the cook put the chicken in the bottom drawer. Corrected On-Site
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. The manager removed the splitter. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled. The manager had it washed. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/6/2025 revealed 7 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 7/11/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
5
Basic
7
Total
14
Inspection Details:
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing.
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets torn, Repeat Violation
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 4 tongs on the oven door. The chef removed the tongs.Repeat Violation Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed a package of tuna thawed in the vacuum package. Repeat Violation
- 13-06-4:Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves.
- 13-05-4:Intermediate - Employee with long fingernails working with exposed food, single-service items or clean equipment and utensils.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the hand washing sink by the walk-in cooler.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the hand washing sink by the walk-in cooler.
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/11/2024 revealed 14 total violations (2 high priority, 5 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 3/13/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
10
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 5 packages of tuna at a temperature of 42°F still in the vacuum. Repeat Violation
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a drink on a shelf over the preparation table. The manager threw it out. Corrected On-Site
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of an avocados on the walk-in cooler floor. The manager put them on a self. Corrected On-Site
- 22-49-4:High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed the chlorine sanitizer at 0.00 ppms. The sanitizer bucket was empty. The manager set up the triple sink to sanitize until the dish machine sanitizer is delivered. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed at the front counter.
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 5 packages of tuna at a temperature of 42°F still in the vacuum.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken salad (49F - Cold Holding) at the front counter. As per the chef it was placed on line approximately 2 hours ago. It was put in the freezer for a quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled. The manager put it wash. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed next to the walk-in cooler. The manager brought towels. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/13/2024 revealed 10 total violations (4 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 10/25/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 10-20-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses located on oven door handles. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-25: - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses located on oven door handles. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-30: **Time Extended**
- 10-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scooping utensils stored in standing water at 86F, located at food service prep line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-25: - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scooping utensils stored in standing water at 86F, located at food service prep line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-30: **Time Extended**
- 21-12-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping clothes on kitchen counters, not stored in sanitizer buckets in between uses. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-25: - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping clothes on kitchen counters, not stored in sanitizer buckets in between uses. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-30: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/25/2023 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 10/25/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
8
Total
10
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed at the cook line in different spices.
- 24-07-4:Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed large plastic containers in the ware washing area not inverted.
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed one pack of tuna thawed in the vacuum. Repeat Violation
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the upright cooler gasket torn.
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed Togo containers on the floor at the cook line. The owner moved the boxes to a shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed at the cook line.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed in the mop sink.
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed the cook at the cook line.
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed one pack of tuna thawed in the vacuum.
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/25/2023 revealed 10 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 8 basic).
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Contact Information
Phone: (305) 397-8881
Website: https://avo-miami.com/
Google Rating
★★★★½ (4.9/5)
(1,496 reviews)Price Level
$$
Opening Hours
Monday:7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday:7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday:7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday:7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday:7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday:7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday:7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
✓ Currently Open
Features
✓ Grocery Or Supermarket
✓ Cafe
✓ Bakery
✓ Store
✓ Restaurant
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Lunch
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Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025