SAFRON MEDITERRANEAN GRILL

1049 WASHINGTON AVE, Miami Beach, FL 33139

Miami-Dade County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: SAFRON LLC · License: SEA2327653

SAFRON MEDITERRANEAN GRILL in Miami Beach, FL has 26 inspections on record with 285 total violations (11 per inspection) and 2 emergency closures.

26Inspections
285Violations
2Closures

Data current as of February 11, 2025

Emergency Closures (2)

Emergency closure history for SAFRON MEDITERRANEAN GRILL
DateReasonReopened
May 10, 2016 Roach activity 15:47:00
Oct 7, 2015 Roach activity 11:22:00

Inspection History (26)

Feb 11, 2025 — Routine - Food· 7 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
Feb 11, 2025 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements
V13 Parasite destruction
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
Oct 4, 2024 — Routine - Food· 11 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
Oct 2, 2024 — Routine - Food· 15 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
Apr 15, 2024 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V13 Parasite destruction
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V32 Proper sanitizing
V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting
V51 Premises clean
Apr 15, 2024 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting
V51 Premises clean
Dec 27, 2023 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V10 Approved food source
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
V40 Wiping cloths usage
Dec 27, 2023 — Routine - Food· 17 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V05 Handwashing procedures
V11 Food in good condition
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation
V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting
V51 Premises clean
Jan 18, 2023 — Routine - Food· 21 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V03 Employee health reporting
V05 Handwashing procedures
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation
V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
Jul 20, 2022 — Complaint Full· 11 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V10 Approved food source
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting
V53 Outer openings protected
Jul 8, 2022 — Complaint Full· 20 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V35 Single-use items
V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting
V53 Outer openings protected
Jan 24, 2022 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
Jul 22, 2021 — Routine - Food· 14 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation
Jan 13, 2021 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V13 Parasite destruction
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
Jul 15, 2020 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation
Feb 14, 2020 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
Sep 9, 2019 — Routine - Food· 16 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation
Apr 29, 2019 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
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
V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
Nov 1, 2018 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V05 Handwashing procedures
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V13 Parasite destruction
V14 Food contact surfaces
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation
Aug 6, 2018 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
Mar 19, 2018 — Routine - Food· 17 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V05 Handwashing procedures
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
May 24, 2017 — Complaint Full· 13 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V05 Handwashing procedures
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V13 Parasite destruction
V14 Food contact surfaces
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V38 Waste properly disposed
Apr 21, 2017 — Routine - Food· 9 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V13 Parasite destruction
V22 Consumer advisory
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing
V38 Waste properly disposed
Mar 27, 2017 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 25, 2017 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V13 Parasite destruction

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
Aug 29, 2016 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

How Does This Facility Compare?

SAFRON MEDITERRANEAN GRILL has had 2 emergency closures, compared to the Miami-Dade County average of 0.08 closures per facility. It has averaged 11 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 4.07.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has SAFRON MEDITERRANEAN GRILL had?
SAFRON MEDITERRANEAN GRILL has had 26 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has SAFRON MEDITERRANEAN GRILL ever been shut down?
Yes, SAFRON MEDITERRANEAN GRILL has been shut down 2 times by state inspectors.
What are the most common violations at SAFRON MEDITERRANEAN GRILL?
The most frequently cited violations at SAFRON MEDITERRANEAN GRILL are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing.

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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: February 11, 2025 | Our methodology | Editorial standards | Report an error

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