CRAFT SOUTH MIAMI

Health inspection records show CRAFT SOUTH MIAMI in MIAMI has 8 inspections with a food safety rating of 1.7/5. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

5868 Sunset Drive

Florida, 33143

Miami-Dade County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.7/5)

Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/13/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13491224

Inspection Date: 8/13/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13489624

Inspection Date: 8/12/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10922088

16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled. Warning
14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed in kitchen under prep tables. Warning
36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen. 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 tuna filet thawed in ROP. Warning
36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed floor soiled under and behind oven. Warning
08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed onions on floor next to mop sink. Observed ice cream on floor of walk in freezer. Warning
10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed scoop in ice at bar area. Repeat Violation Warning
10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed across cook line. Warning
51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed last copy not on site. Warning
23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in coolers. Observed under grill soiled surface. Repeat Violation Warning
16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Warning
14-20-4:Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed in kitchen under prep tables. Warning
36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in kitchen/ bar area. Warning
36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen. Warning
42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Warning
21-30-4:Basic - Wiping cloth used for food spills also used for other purposes. Observed under reach in cooler on floor at front counter. Warning
12A-12-4:High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee handle raw chicken with gloved hands, remove gloves and begin cooking with no hand wash. Inspector explained handwashing techniques with cook, cook washed hands and began again. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
09-01-4:High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee place poached eggs on customer plate with bare hands. Plate was tossed and re-cooked after inspector stepped in. Corrected On-Site Warning
01B-03-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Observed employee place poached eggs on customer plate with bare hands. Plate was tossed and re-cooked after inspector stepped in. Warning
01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed tuna filet thawed in ROP. Warning
03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line: fries (46F - Cold Holding); sweet potato fries (50F - Cold Holding); poached eggs (60F - Cold Holding). As per operator, for an hour outside of refrigeration. Warning
29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter on mop sink; no breaker. Warning
22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled shelves where dry dishes are stored. Observed knife magnet soiled. Warning
31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed fork in hand sink at bar. Observed cutting board and container stored in kitchen hand sink. All items removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no manager certificates available. Warning
22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry dishes racks. Warning

Inspection Date: 3/17/2025

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.

Inspection Date: 11/25/2024

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

Inspection Date: 4/23/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8559057

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.

Inspection Date: 1/26/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8558707

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**

Inspection Date: 11/27/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8362780

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

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Contact Information

Phone: (786) 244-7185

Website: https://www.craftmiami.us/

Google Rating

★★★★½ (4.9/5)

(1,746 reviews)

Price Level

Opening Hours

Monday:8:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Tuesday:8:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Wednesday:8:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Thursday:8:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Friday:8:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Saturday:8:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Sunday:8:00 AM – 10:00 PM

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Features

✓ Cafe

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Restaurant Features

Serves Beer

Serves Wine

Breakfast

Lunch

Dinner

Takeout

Delivery

Dine-in

Wheelchair Accessible

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