VIA EMILIA

Based on 6 health inspections, VIA EMILIA in MIAMI BEACH has earned a 2.6/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Via Emilia
Florida, 33418
Palm Beach County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 11/19/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10928045

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed a preparation reach in cooler by the front counter gasket torn. Warning
  • 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 beef in the walk in cooler. The owner moved the chicken to the bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed the following food handler's certificate has expired; Carla, Jocelyn, Pamela, and Serena. Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle with a liquid not labeled. The owner labeled it degreaser. Corrected On-Site Warning

Inspection Date: 6/2/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10734802

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation
  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Repeat Violation
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler gasket torn by the fryer. Repeat Violation
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a large trash can in front of the sink at the kitchen entrance. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 2/17/2025

  • 32-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at the men's restroom. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-17: Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at the men's restroom. Repeat Violation **Time Extended**
  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the preparation reach-in cooler next to the fryer gaskets torn. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-17: Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the preparation reach-in cooler next to the fryer gaskets torn. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 12/4/2024

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation
  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at the men's restroom. Repeat Violation
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the preparation reach-in cooler next to the fryer gaskets torn.
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the shelving in the walk-in cooler soiled.
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pork (65F - Cold Holding); chicken (65F - Cold Holding); Beef (66F - Cold Holding) in the upright freezer.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pork (65F - Cold Holding); chicken (65F - Cold Holding); Beef (66F - Cold Holding) in the upright freezer.
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed the person in charge Mike Ohana CFM certificate expired on 04-15-2024.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the hand washing sink in the ware washing area had plastic containers in it.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the kitchen entrance.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle with a blue liquid not labeled.

Inspection Date: 4/15/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8555703

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation
  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at the men's restroom. Repeat Violation
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed a can of tomato sauce.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the kitchen entrance.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the kitchen entrance.

Inspection Date: 11/17/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8359528

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at the men's restroom.
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in a container of flour in the dry storage room.
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from faucet. Observed at the triple sink.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed two large plastic containers in the dry storage room.
  • 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 beef in the walk-in cooler. The cook moved the chicken to the bottom shelf and beef to the upper shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 11-27-4: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. Form provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 11-26-1: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. Form provided. **Corrective Action Taken**