Safron Mediterranean Grill in Miami Beach
Last inspected:
1049 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139Safron Mediterranean Grill in Miami Beach has accumulated 302 violations across 27 inspections since 2016, averaging 11.2 per visit, nearly triple the county average. The facility was shut down twice for roach activity. Recent enforcement patterns show escalating compliance issues, with the September 2025 inspection citing 5 high-priority violations and inspectors continuing to return on repeated callbacks throughout 2024 and 2025. The restaurant has faced 2 disciplinary actions totaling $1,200 in fines.
Most recent closure: May 10, 2016 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Safron Mediterranean Grill in Miami Beach: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
This Facility
11.2
violations / inspection
11.2 violations per inspection
Miami-Dade County Avg
6.7
violations / inspection
6.7 county average
This Facility
2
emergency closures
2 closures
Miami-Dade County Avg
0.13
closures / facility
0.13 county average
Safron Mediterranean Grill in Miami Beach: Emergency Closure History (2)
| Date | Reason | Reopened |
|---|---|---|
| Roach activity | 15:47:00 | |
| Roach activity | 11:22:00 |
Safron Mediterranean Grill in Miami Beach: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $1,200.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2016023519 | $400.00 | May 10, 2016 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 1--2015044605 | $800.00 | Oct 7, 2015 | Miami (Doral) |
Safron Mediterranean Grill in Miami Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (27)
— 3 inspections25 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— 4 inspections33 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections32 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections32 violations · 21 high priority
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Complaint Full· 15 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections17 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections19 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections20 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections24 violations · 18 high priority
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Safron Mediterranean Grill in Miami Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Safron Mediterranean Grill in Miami Beach last inspected?
- Safron Mediterranean Grill in Miami Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on September 23, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Safron Mediterranean Grill in Miami Beach last shut down?
- Safron Mediterranean Grill in Miami Beach was last shut down on May 10, 2016 for roach activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Safron Mediterranean Grill in Miami Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at Safron Mediterranean Grill in Miami Beach are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has Safron Mediterranean Grill in Miami Beach had?
- Safron Mediterranean Grill in Miami Beach has had 27 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 11.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Safron Mediterranean Grill in Miami Beach find?
- Safron Mediterranean Grill in Miami Beach was most recently inspected on September 23, 2025 with 17 violation(s), including 5 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Safron Mediterranean Grill in Miami Beach ever been shut down?
- Yes, Safron Mediterranean Grill in Miami Beach has been emergency-closed 2 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- What does Florida violation V11 (Food in good condition) mean?
- Violation 11 (Food in good condition) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/11.
- Has Safron Mediterranean Grill in Miami Beach faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Safron Mediterranean Grill in Miami Beach has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,200.00 in fines.
- How much has Safron Mediterranean Grill in Miami Beach been fined?
- Safron Mediterranean Grill in Miami Beach has been fined a total of $1,200.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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