Tulum in Miami

Last inspected:

485 Brickell Ave, Miami, FL 33131
Overview

Tulum, a 179-seat permanent food service establishment in Miami, has recorded 174 violations across 23 inspections dating to at least 2020, averaging 7.6 violations per inspection—nearly 50% above the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have appeared frequently throughout the record, including recurring employee health policy violations (cited in at least 3 inspections since 2023), handwashing procedure violations (2025, 2024), and improper chemical storage issues (2025, 2023, 2022). Time as control, consumer advisory, and toxic substance control violations also appear as patterns across multiple inspections. Fire safety violations related to missing boiler inspection certificates were documented in 2020, 2021, and 2022. The most recent inspection on January 13, 2026 found 12 violations including two high-priority findings (employee health policy and food in good condition) and was completed with no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

24Inspections
177Violations
0Closures
4Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Tulum in Miami: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages

This Facility 7.4 violations / inspection 7.4 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

Tulum in Miami: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (4)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 48-01-5 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 48-01-5 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. FL 123105, Expired on 07/06/2018; Fl 123107, Expired on 07/06/2018
— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 48-01-5 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Fl 123105, expired 07/06/18; Fl 123107, expired 07/06/18
— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 48-01-5 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only.

Tulum in Miami: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)

— 2 inspections7 violations · 6 high priority
— 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
— 1 inspection12 violations · 10 high priority
— 2 inspections15 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections10 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections9 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 2 inspections14 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 3 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

— 3 inspections19 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections27 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections23 violations · 16 high priority

Tulum in Miami: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tulum in Miami last inspected?
Tulum in Miami was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 11, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Tulum in Miami?
The most frequently cited violations at Tulum in Miami are: Consumer advisory, Time as control, Proper cooking temps.
How many health inspections has Tulum in Miami had?
Tulum in Miami has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Tulum in Miami find?
Tulum in Miami was most recently inspected on May 11, 2026 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Tulum in Miami ever been shut down?
No, Tulum in Miami has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V05 (Handwashing procedures) mean?
Violation 05 (Handwashing procedures) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/05.
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.
What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.
Has Tulum in Miami had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Tulum in Miami has 4 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Tulum in Miami operated under other names?
Yes, this location previously operated as: Main Kitchen & Bay Cafe (2019-2022).

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