Lilis Mediterranean Food in Miami

Last inspected:

1915 Ponce De Leon Blvd, Miami, FL 33134
Overview

Lilis 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.

24Inspections
136Violations
0Closures
1Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Lilis Mediterranean Food in Miami: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages

This Facility 5.7 violations / inspection 5.7 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

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

Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Reach in freezer blocking the exit door. ( **Corrected On-Site**

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

High Priority Violations

— 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
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 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
— 2 inspections13 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 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
— 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
— 3 inspections11 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections16 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections19 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 16 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued

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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