Lilis Mediterranean Food in Miami
Last inspected:
1915 Ponce De Leon Blvd, Miami, FL 33134Lilis Mediterranean Food in Miami has accumulated 136 violations across 24 inspections since 2016, averaging 5.7 violations per inspection—slightly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced emergency closure. Recurring violations include time as control (appearing in at least 6 inspections), toxic substance control (5+ inspections), food contact surfaces (4+ inspections), and handwashing facilities (3+ inspections). A fire safety violation was documented on January 23, 2015, when a reach-in freezer was found blocking a marked exit path. The most recent inspection on January 8, 2026 resulted in 6 violations—all marked as high-priority in the records but logged as basic-level citations—and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Lilis Mediterranean Food in Miami: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
Lilis Mediterranean Food in Miami: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Food-Licensing Inspection · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Lilis Mediterranean Food in Miami: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections13 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections16 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (2 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
— 3 inspections11 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections16 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections19 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Lilis Mediterranean Food in Miami: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Lilis Mediterranean Food in Miami last inspected?
- Lilis Mediterranean Food in Miami was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 8, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Lilis Mediterranean Food in Miami?
- The most frequently cited violations at Lilis Mediterranean Food in Miami are: Clean multi-use utensils, Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Lilis Mediterranean Food in Miami had?
- Lilis Mediterranean Food in Miami has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Lilis Mediterranean Food in Miami find?
- Lilis Mediterranean Food in Miami was most recently inspected on January 8, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Lilis Mediterranean Food in Miami ever been shut down?
- No, Lilis Mediterranean Food in Miami has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V21 (Time as control) mean?
- Violation 21 (Time as control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/21.
- What does Florida violation V24 (Toxic substance control) mean?
- Violation 24 (Toxic substance control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/24.
- Has Lilis Mediterranean Food in Miami had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Lilis Mediterranean Food in Miami has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Lilis Mediterranean Food in Miami operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Cavatappi Cibo & Vino (2015).
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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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