SANTA MARIA BISTRO
1643 Brickell Avenue
Miami, Florida, 33129
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.4/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/7/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil container stored on floor at kitchen hallway. Repeat Violation
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at cook line. Repeat Violation
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cooked potatoes inside reach in cooler by cook line. Chef rearranged products. Corrected On-Site
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked quinoa inside reach in cooler at cook line no date marked, as per chef for approximately 2 days prior. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/7/2025 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 12/17/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
6
Total
8
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards no longer cleanable at cook line.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed produce case at front counter on floor. Observed oil containers at cook line on floor.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at cook line.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout kitchen.
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pasta on reach in cooler at cook line no date marked, as per chef for more than 24 hours prior.
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water turned off at handwashing sink at cook line. Owner turned back on.
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/17/2024 revealed 8 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 6/27/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/27/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 2/29/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/29/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 2/29/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
5
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. In prep area freezer. Employee removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested at 0ppm. Warning
- 14-15-4:High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Empanadas stored in plastic thank you bags. Warning
- 41-18-4:High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Quat sanitizer tested at 500+ppm. Diluted to 300 during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of bleach in prep area not labeled. Labeled at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/29/2024 revealed 5 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 8/14/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
5
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket in disrepair.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed table fan soiled.
- 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.
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/14/2023 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).