Belly Fish in Miami
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40 Sw 12th Street, Miami, FL 33130SPROUTZ in Miami has accumulated 166 violations across 25 inspections, averaging 6.6 violations per inspection — nearly 30 percent above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. High-priority violations have been a persistent concern, with employee health reporting cited in at least 5 inspections, proper cooking temperatures in 4 inspections, toxic substance control in 6 inspections, and food contact surface violations appearing across multiple inspection cycles. Management awareness violations were documented in at least 2 inspections. A fire safety violation was recorded on February 29, 2024, when a portable fire extinguisher near the fry oil was found in the red zone. The most recent inspection on February 19, 2026 resulted in 18 violations with no further action required; prior inspections in October 2025 and December 2025 yielded formal warnings and compliance callbacks.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Belly Fish in Miami: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
Belly Fish in Miami: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Belly Fish in Miami: Full Inspection History — DBPR (26)
— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections26 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— 2 inspections30 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 18 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection5 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections26 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 6 inspections20 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections7 violations · 6 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Belly Fish in Miami: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Belly Fish in Miami last inspected?
- Belly Fish in Miami was last inspected by Florida DBPR on September 28, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Belly Fish in Miami?
- The most frequently cited violations at Belly Fish in Miami are: Food contact surfaces, Handwashing procedures, Time as control.
- How many health inspections has Belly Fish in Miami had?
- Belly Fish in Miami has had 26 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Belly Fish in Miami find?
- Belly Fish in Miami was most recently inspected on September 28, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Belly Fish in Miami ever been shut down?
- No, Belly Fish in Miami has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V11 (Food in good condition) mean?
- Violation 11 (Food in good condition) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/11.
- Has Belly Fish in Miami had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Belly Fish in Miami has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Belly Fish in Miami operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Sergio's Cuban Cafe + Grill (2024).
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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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