How many health inspections has NAMESTE MIAMI had?

NAMESTE MIAMI has had 27 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has NAMESTE MIAMI ever been shut down?

Yes, NAMESTE MIAMI has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.

What are the most common violations at NAMESTE MIAMI?

The most frequently cited violations at NAMESTE MIAMI are: Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces.

What does Florida violation V13 (Parasite destruction) mean?

PARASITE SURVIVAL: Without proper freezing or cooking, parasites in fish (Anisakis, tapeworm), pork (Trichinella), and wild game survive to infect consumers. Anisakis larvae in raw sushi cause severe abdominal pain and allergic reactions. Tapeworm cysts in undercooked pork/beef grow into 15-30 foot worms in intestines. Proper freezing (-4°F for 7 days) kills parasites. Fish intended for raw consumption (sushi, sashimi, ceviche, tartare) must be frozen to -4°F for 7 days, or -31°F for 15 hours before service. Exception: tuna species and aquacultured fish fed processed feed. Pork and wild game must reach minimum internal cooking temperature. Document all freezing records.

What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?

CROSS-CONTAMINATION: Improperly cleaned food contact surfaces are a primary vehicle for bacterial transfer. Cutting boards can harbor 200x more fecal bacteria than a toilet seat. Biofilms form on surfaces within 24 hours, protecting Listeria, Salmonella, and E. coli from routine cleaning. One contaminated surface can transfer pathogens to dozens of food items throughout the day. Clean and sanitize ALL food contact surfaces: after each use, between different food types (especially raw meat to ready-to-eat), every 4 hours during continuous use, and when contaminated. Use proper sanitizer concentration: chlorine 50-100 ppm, quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm. Air dry — do not towel dry. Test sanitizer concentration every 2 hours.

What does Florida violation V21 (Time as control) mean?

TIME ABUSE: When time is used as a public health control (instead of temperature), food is allowed to remain in the temperature danger zone for a limited period. Without proper written procedures, documentation, and disposal protocols, food may be served after unsafe time periods. Bacteria reach dangerous levels after 4 hours at room temperature — causing Staphylococcal intoxication, Salmonellosis, and C. perfringens illness. If using time as a control: develop written procedures, mark food with discard time (4 hours from removal, or 6 hours if starting at 41°F and not exceeding 70°F), monitor and document. Food must be discarded at marked time — no exceptions. Staff must be trained on procedures. Time as control is NOT appropriate for all foods.

NAMESTE MIAMI

221 NAVARRE AVE, Coral Gables, FL 33134

Miami-Dade County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: GANESH RESTAURANT GROUP LLC · License: SEA2330732

NAMESTE MIAMI in Coral Gables, FL has 27 inspections on record with 232 total violations (8.6 per inspection) and 1 emergency closure.

27Inspections

232Violations

1Closures

Data current as of May 5, 2025

Emergency Closures (1)

Emergency closure history for NAMESTE MIAMI
Date	Reason	Reopened
Jan 16, 2024	Roach activity	10:33:00

Inspection History (27)

May 5, 2025 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V23 Chemical properly stored

Aug 28, 2024 — Routine - Food· 10 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V10 Approved food source

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Jan 17, 2024 — Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Time Extension

High Priority Violations

V11 Food in good condition

Jan 16, 2024 — Complaint Full· 19 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V11 Food in good condition

V12 Shell stock requirements

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Jan 5, 2024 — Complaint Full· 34 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued

Jul 26, 2023 — Routine - Food· 8 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

Apr 6, 2023 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Dec 12, 2022 — Routine - Food· 10 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Apr 12, 2022 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

Sep 30, 2021 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Sep 23, 2021 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

Mar 19, 2021 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Mar 18, 2021 — Routine - Food· 20 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Nov 19, 2020 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V42 Equipment condition

Nov 26, 2019 — Complaint Full· 8 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

V42 Equipment condition

Oct 1, 2019 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Jun 12, 2019 — Routine - Food· 11 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V42 Equipment condition

Feb 14, 2019 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Dec 19, 2018 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Dec 14, 2018 — Routine - Food· 21 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Apr 30, 2018 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Aug 8, 2017 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V11 Food in good condition

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 10, 2017 — Routine - Food· 20 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Aug 29, 2016 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V38 Waste properly disposed

Basic Violations

V45 Floor maintenance

V51 Premises clean

Aug 29, 2016 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Not Complied

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Aug 24, 2016 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V38 Waste properly disposed

Jul 25, 2016 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V38 Waste properly disposed

How Does This Facility Compare?

NAMESTE MIAMI has had 1 emergency closures, compared to the Miami-Dade County average of 0.08 closures per facility. It has averaged 8.6 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 4.07.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has NAMESTE MIAMI had?: NAMESTE MIAMI has had 27 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has NAMESTE MIAMI ever been shut down?: Yes, NAMESTE MIAMI has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.
What are the most common violations at NAMESTE MIAMI?: The most frequently cited violations at NAMESTE MIAMI are: Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

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Last verified: May 5, 2025 | Our methodology | Editorial standards | Report an error

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