CRAFT SOUTH MIAMI
5868 Sunset Drive
Florida, 33143
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/17/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
6
Inspection Details:
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of the walk in cooler
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in contact with ice in the bar area. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed under flat grill with heavy soiled.
- 25-27-4:Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container not labeled.
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - Observed no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary, chlorine test kit onsite.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/17/2025 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 11/25/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
0
Basic
6
Total
9
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at ice machine.
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed containers of ice cream and boxes of fries stored on floor and under shelves in walk in freezer. Repeat Violation
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at bar ice bin. Repeat Violation
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in both bathrooms of restaurant.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- 08B-54-4:Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed at bar hand wash sink,open liquor bottles stored in front of hand wash sink.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shelled eggs stored over ready to eat sauces in reach in cooler. Operator removed and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 03A-03-5:High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed shelled eggs at prep area stored at room temperature. As per operator for preparation, but preparation never took place during entire inspection. Operator moved eggs to walk in cooler to rapid cool. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at prep counter, poached egg (61F - Cold Holding); sweet potato fries (60F - Cold Holding). As per operator for about 2 hours. Operator placed into reach in cooler to rapid cool. Observed at pizza station, garlic in oil (62F - Cold Holding) mozzarella block (58F - Cold Holding), as per operator for about 2 hours. Operator placed into reach in coolers to rapid cool. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/25/2024 revealed 9 total violations (3 high priority, 0 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 4/23/2024
High Priority
6
Intermediate
3
Basic
10
Total
19
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled at preparation area.
- 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 two individual packages of salmon bearing the label inside of reduced oxygen package at reach in cooler drawers. Operator open the packages. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed two boxes of French fried stored on floor at walk in freezer.Repeat Violation Repeat Violation
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator moved the handle. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 67°F. Operator was informed that the utensil need to be inside of hot water at 135°F or dry.
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Operator removed the towel. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on pancakes container at reach in cooler.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
- 12A-16-4:High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed an employee started wearing gloves without washing hands. Operator was instructed that he need to wash hands first. Employee washed his hands. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw hamburger stored over sauces and cooked pork at walk-in cooler. Operator relocated the products. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 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 stored over shell eggs at walk-in cooler. Operator rearranged the raw chicken to the bottom part of the shelves. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 03A-03-5:High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. As per operator for less than one hour. Operator moved the shells eggs to the reach in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 29-37-4:High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink located next to dishwasher machine.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed meatballs (48 F - Cold Holding); pooled eggs (50 F - Cold Holding); butter (56 F - Cold Holding) at preparation table and on top of the oven. As per operator for less than 1 hour. Operator moved the products to the reach in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residual at hand wash sink preparation area.
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/23/2024 revealed 19 total violations (6 high priority, 3 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 1/26/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 08B-47-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a box with French fried stored on floor at walk in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-26: Observed oil container stored on floor preparation area. **Time Extended**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located at front counter. Paper was provided. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-26: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located at front counter. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/26/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 11/27/2023
High Priority
6
Intermediate
3
Basic
8
Total
17
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Warning
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed above dishwasher area. Warning
- 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 raw salmon inside of ROP at reach in cooler drawers. Operator opened the individual packages. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed iPhone on preparation table. Operator removed the iPhone. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a box with French fried stored on floor at walk in freezer. Warning
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. The handle was removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Operator removed the towel. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 10-05-5:High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in water at 69° F . Operator discarded the water. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license since October 1, 2023. Operator paid the license. Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked beef and cooked vegetables and raw salmon stored over French fried at reach in cooler drawers. And observed raw chicken stored next to cooked onions at walk-in cooler. Operator relocated the products. Corrected On-Site 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 stored over raw hamburger at walk-in cooler. Operator relocated the products. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed diced cheese (69 F - Cold Holding); garlic in butter (69 F - Cold Holding) at preparation table. As per operator for about three hours. And cooked onions (54 F - Cold Holding) at the top of preparation reach in cooler. Operator moved the products to the reach in cooler and reach in freezer for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked onions (104 F - Hot Holding) at preparation area. As per operator for less than two hours. Operator moved the container to the grill to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed smoked salmon not identified as raw on the menu. Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located at front counter. Paper was provided. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 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. Observed the food employees reporting agreement was printed and signed by employees. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/27/2023 revealed 17 total violations (6 high priority, 3 intermediate, 8 basic).