SELVA NEGRA RESTAURANT

With 4 inspections documented, SELVA NEGRA RESTAURANT maintains a 2.9/5 food safety rating in MIAMI. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

125 SW 107 AVE

Kendall, Florida

Miami-Dade County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.9/5)

Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 8/25/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13501278

53B-13-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed food employees Mirna, Andrea, Betzy, all hired for ore than 60 days no proof of employee training. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-25: Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed food employees Mirna, Andrea, Betzy, all hired for ore than 60 days no proof of employee training. Warning **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 8/22/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10942244

24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed bowl and plates not inverted on top shelve at cook line. Warning
36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at washing area. Warning
10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at bar. Observed at dessert station. Warning
31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at cook line. Warning
01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in Freezer drawers; beef empanadas (68F - Cold Holding); croquettes (67F - Cold Holding); French fries (68F - Cold Holding); plantain cups (67F - Hot Holding). As per operator since the day before. Operator discarded the products. Warning
03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in Freezer drawers; beef empanadas (68F - Cold Holding); croquettes (67F - Cold Holding); French fries (68F - Cold Holding); plantain cups (67F - Hot Holding). As per operator since the day before. Operator discarded the products. Corrected On-Site 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 beans (124F - Hot Holding); refried beans (125F - Hot Holding); assorted root veggies (128F - Hot Holding); pumpkin (129F - Hot Holding) on steam table at cook line. As per operator for less than an hours. Operator turned up heat for reheat. Warning
31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sprayer and soap pump inside hand sink at ceviche station. Warning
31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at cook line Warning
31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at cook line. Warning
53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed food employees Mirna, Andrea, Betzy, all hired for ore than 60 days no proof of employee training. Warning
02A-01-5:Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Discussed and provided to operator via email. Warning

Inspection Date: 4/11/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10818031

16-07-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink.
16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-15-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on drainboards or equivalent.
16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
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 Employee cell phones on kitchen work table.
36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath kitchen fryers.
23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed all kitchen shelves soiled.
22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Most kitchen reach in coolers.
21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered.
42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
21-09-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
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.
05-07-4:Intermediate - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.
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.
05-13-5:Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooked time/temperature control for safety food.
05-10-4:Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.

Inspection Date: 1/29/2025

N/A:No Violations Were Observed