Ball and Chain in Miami
Last inspected:
1513 Sw 8th Street, Miami, FL 33135Ball and Chain is a 152-seat restaurant in Miami with 24 inspections on record between 2016 and December 2025, totaling 144 violations — an average of 6.0 violations per inspection, slightly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. A fire safety violation was documented on October 8, 2019 for use of cooking equipment producing grease-laden vapors with no hood suppression system installed. Disciplinary action resulted in a $200 fine. Recurring violations include toxic substance control (cited across at least 5 inspections), food contact surface issues (cited in multiple inspections), and consumer advisory violations (cited in at least 4 inspections). Hand washing and employee health violations appeared in the April 2024 inspection. The September 2023 inspection resulted in a Warning Issued after 13 violations were found, including 2 high-priority violations for management awareness and toxic substance control; the facility subsequently achieved zero violations on a November 2023 callback. The most recent inspection on December 15, 2025 resulted in Inspection Completed - No Further Action with 3 basic violations.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Ball and Chain in Miami: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
Ball and Chain in Miami: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $200.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2017052203 | $200.00 | Oct 27, 2017 | Miami (Doral) |
Ball and Chain in Miami: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Ball and Chain in Miami: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)
— 3 inspections8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections9 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections19 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections10 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 4 inspections27 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 4 inspections25 violations · 18 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 16 violations (11 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 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Ball and Chain in Miami: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Ball and Chain in Miami last inspected?
- Ball and Chain in Miami was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 15, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Ball and Chain in Miami?
- The most frequently cited violations at Ball and Chain in Miami are: Approved food source, Toxic substance control, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Ball and Chain in Miami had?
- Ball and Chain in Miami has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Ball and Chain in Miami find?
- Ball and Chain in Miami was most recently inspected on December 15, 2025 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Ball and Chain in Miami ever been shut down?
- No, Ball and Chain in Miami has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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.
- Has Ball and Chain in Miami had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Ball and Chain in Miami has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Ball and Chain in Miami faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Ball and Chain in Miami has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $200.00 in fines.
- How much has Ball and Chain in Miami been fined?
- Ball and Chain in Miami has been fined a total of $200.00 across 1 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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