Craft South Miami in Miami

Last inspected:

5868 Sunset Dr, Miami, FL 33143
Overview

Craft South Miami in Miami has recorded 210 violations across 24 inspections between 2016 and March 2026, averaging 8.8 violations per inspection — significantly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has experienced no emergency closures. High-priority violations have appeared consistently throughout the record, including recurring citations for improper chemical storage (cited in at least 8 inspections), food contact surface violations (7+ inspections), consumer advisory failures (6+ inspections), and employee health reporting violations (4+ inspections). Fire safety violations were documented in three separate inspections between December 2016 and October 2017, all citing the use of cooking equipment producing grease-laden vapors without a proper hood suppression system installed.

The facility's compliance pattern shows escalating violations in recent months, with two consecutive routine inspections in August and March 2025 recording 54 and 39 violations respectively, including multiple high-priority findings. The March 2, 2026 routine inspection resulted in a Warning Issued disposition after identifying 36 violations with 9 high-priority citations spanning employee health reporting, shell stock requirements, food contact surfaces, consumer advisory, and chemical storage. The most recent inspection on March 4, 2026 documented 15 violations and resulted in Call Back - Complied, indicating prior violations from the March 2 inspection were corrected.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

24Inspections
210Violations
0Closures
3Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Craft South Miami in Miami: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages

This Facility 8.8 violations / inspection 8.8 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

Craft South Miami in Miami: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (3)

— 2 fire violations

— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Warning Issued

Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. **Warning**

— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. **Repeat Violation**
— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. **Repeat Violation**

Craft South Miami in Miami: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)

— 2 inspections17 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 4 inspections45 violations · 29 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 18 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections22 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— 3 inspections16 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 4 inspections15 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 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

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Craft South Miami in Miami: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Craft South Miami in Miami last inspected?
Craft South Miami in Miami was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 4, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
What are the most common violations at Craft South Miami in Miami?
The most frequently cited violations at Craft South Miami in Miami are: Proper hand/arm washing, Clean multi-use utensils, Employee health reporting.
How many health inspections has Craft South Miami in Miami had?
Craft South Miami in Miami has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Craft South Miami in Miami find?
Craft South Miami in Miami was most recently inspected on March 4, 2026 with 9 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
Has Craft South Miami in Miami ever been shut down?
No, Craft South Miami in Miami 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 V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
Has Craft South Miami in Miami had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Craft South Miami in Miami has 3 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Craft South Miami in Miami operated under other names?
Yes, this location previously operated as: Chocolate Fashion II (2016-2017).

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