Via Emilia in Miami Beach
Last inspected:
1120 15 St, Miami Beach, FL 33139Via Emilia, an 18-seat restaurant in Miami Beach, has accumulated 230 violations across 26 inspections since 2016, averaging 8.8 violations per inspection—nearly 70 percent above the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced emergency closures but has received three disciplinary actions totaling $1,360 in fines. Food contact surface violations have been cited repeatedly, appearing in at least 8 inspections including the most recent on January 26, 2026. High-priority violations have included improper hand washing (cited 4 times), employee health policy violations (cited at least twice), chemical storage failures, and approved food source violations. Fire safety violations were documented on three occasions between January 2021 and December 2021, with marked exits or paths to exits blocked by stored items at the back storage area and near containers. The most recent inspection on January 26, 2026 identified three food contact surface violations and resulted in a Call Back - Complied disposition.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Via Emilia in Miami Beach: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
This Facility
8.6
violations / inspection
8.6 violations per inspection
Miami-Dade County Avg
6.7
violations / inspection
6.7 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Miami-Dade County Avg
0.13
closures / facility
0.13 county average
Via Emilia in Miami Beach: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (3)
Total fines on record: $1,360.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2016005846 | $800.00 | Dec 28, 2015 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 1--2015040958 | $400.00 | Aug 13, 2015 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 1--2015017495 | $160.00 | Mar 12, 2015 | Miami (Doral) |
Via Emilia in Miami Beach: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (3)
— 3 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Call Back - Complied
Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only.
Observed plastic container and chairs stored in front of back exit door. - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-21: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only.
Observed plastic container and chairs stored in front of back exit door. **Time Extended**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only.
Observed plastic container and chairs stored in front of back exit door.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only.
Located at back storage area.
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
Via Emilia in Miami Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (27)
— 2 inspections3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— 2 inspections14 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections16 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections55 violations · 31 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections14 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections14 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections23 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections19 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Via Emilia in Miami Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Via Emilia in Miami Beach last inspected?
- Via Emilia in Miami Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 27, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Via Emilia in Miami Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at Via Emilia in Miami Beach are: Clean multi-use utensils, Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Via Emilia in Miami Beach had?
- Via Emilia in Miami Beach has had 27 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Via Emilia in Miami Beach find?
- Via Emilia in Miami Beach was most recently inspected on April 27, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Via Emilia in Miami Beach ever been shut down?
- No, Via Emilia in Miami Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
- Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.
- Has Via Emilia in Miami Beach had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Via Emilia in Miami Beach has 3 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Via Emilia in Miami Beach faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Via Emilia in Miami Beach has 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,360.00 in fines.
- How much has Via Emilia in Miami Beach been fined?
- Via Emilia in Miami Beach has been fined a total of $1,360.00 across 3 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.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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