How many restaurants are in South Miami?

South Miami, Florida has 65 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).

What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in South Miami?

The current pass rate for food establishments in South Miami is 97.9%. The Florida state average is 85.9%.

How many restaurants were shut down in South Miami this year?

1 food establishments in South Miami have been shut down by health inspectors in 2026.

What are the most common health violations in South Miami?

The most frequently cited violations in South Miami are: Consumer advisory, Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces.

Which restaurant chain has the most locations in South Miami?

Popeyes has the most locations in South Miami with 1 establishments.

How does South Miami compare to the Florida state average?

South Miami has a pass rate of 97.9%, which is 12 percentage points above the state average of 85.9%. The average violations per inspection is 7.8 compared to the state average of 4.66.

How often are restaurants inspected in South Miami?

Food establishments in South Miami have an average of 13.1 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.

How much in fines have restaurants in South Miami been assessed?

Food establishments in South Miami have been assessed $8,750 in fines across 27 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $324 and the largest single fine was $1,200.

How many fire safety violations have been found in South Miami restaurants?

17 fire safety violations have been documented across 4 food establishments in South Miami. The most common issue is cooking without hood suppression.

Are grocery stores and retail food stores in South Miami inspected?

Yes. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects retail food establishments — grocery stores, gas station food sections, markets, and convenience stores. South Miami, Florida has 17 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 32 inspections on record.

How many FDACS stop-sale orders have been issued in South Miami?

FDACS has issued 2 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in South Miami. A stop-sale order prohibits a facility from selling specific products found to be unsafe, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code.

South Miami — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

Name: South Miami Food Safety Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Overview

South Miami, Florida has 65 food establishments with 850 inspections on record. 1 establishments were shut down this year. The pass rate is 97.9%, above the state average of 85.9%. Inspections average 7.8 violations per visit.

Largest fine: $400 assessed to Pura Vida Miami in South Miami on September 10, 2025.

Data from Florida DBPR (restaurants) and FDACS (retail food). Updated June 2026.

65Facilities

850Total Inspections

1Closures 2026

97.9%Pass Rate

7.8Avg Violations

Most-Inspected Facilities

Business	Inspections	Violations	Closures
Pura Vida Miami	17	99	1
Akashi Japanese Restaurant	31	473	0
Casacuba Restaurant	28	404	0
Pub 52 Sports & Kitchen	29	369	0
Miyako Jap Rest	22	357	0

South Miami Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

South Miami 97.9% Pass Rate 97.9%

Florida Average 85.9% Pass Rate 85.9%

South Miami 7.8 Avg Violations / Inspection 7.8

Florida Average 4.7 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.7

South Miami 1.54 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.54

Florida Average 1.35 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.35

South Miami Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

Date	Business	Violations	Result
Jun 23	Honey Veil South Miami	4	Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Jun 11	Filomena`s Bean Coffee	1	Call Back - Complied
Jun 3	Sushi Sake South Miami	0	Call Back - Complied

South Miami Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
22	Consumer advisory	18,429
36	Proper ventilation	16,239
14	Food contact surfaces	15,342
23	Chemical properly stored	12,744
08	Proper hand/arm washing	12,705

South Miami Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

27Actions on Record

$8,750Total Fines

$324Avg Fine

$1,200Largest Fine

15Facilities Fined

Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)

Date	Business	Fine	Case
Sep 10, 2025	Pura Vida Miami	$400	1--2025060460
Dec 1, 2025	La Placita Taco Grill	$400	1--2025058072
Oct 23, 2025	Casacuba Restaurant	$200	1--2025064939

South Miami Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations

17Fire Violations

4Facilities Cited

Most Common Fire Safety Issues

Issue	Citations
Cooking without hood suppression	17

South Miami Retail Food: FDACS Inspection Records

In addition to restaurants, Florida's Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects grocery stores, markets, gas station food sections, and other retail food establishments. South Miami has 17 FDACS-regulated facilities with 32 inspections on record and 2 stop-sale orders issued.

17Retail Facilities

32FDACS Inspections

2Stop-Sale Orders

South Miami FDACS: Recent Stop-Sale Orders

A stop-sale order prohibits a retail food establishment from selling specific products found to be unsafe, improperly stored, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code. Products may be embargoed, destroyed, or returned to the distributor.

Date	Facility	Product	Reason
Apr 1, 2025	Susi-maki-pao-kitchen-315834	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Utensils, Equipment and Vending: Fo…
Feb 25, 2025	Susi-maki-pao-kitchen-315834	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Utensils, Equipment and Vending: Fo…

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South Miami FDACS: Most Cited Code Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
2-501.11	Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when	13
2-102.11(C)(2)-(3)	Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing	5
6-301.14	Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all	4
5-501.17	Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary	4
4-501.11	Equipment not maintained in good repair or condition; equipment component not	4

Browse all FDACS violation codes →

South Miami Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

Chain	Locations	Stop-Sale Orders	Citations
Pinecrest Bakery	1	3	37
CVS	1	9	882

All Florida retail food chains →

About FDACS Retail Food Inspections →

South Miami: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

Chain	Locations	Violations	Closures
Popeyes	1	116	0
La Granja	1	175	0
Haagen-dazs	1	129	0
Carrot Express	1	68	0
Pura Vida	1	99	1

South Miami Restaurant Inspections: FAQ

How many restaurants are in South Miami?: South Miami, Florida has 65 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in South Miami?: The current pass rate for food establishments in South Miami is 97.9%. The Florida state average is 85.9%.
How many restaurants were shut down in South Miami this year?: 1 food establishments in South Miami have been shut down by health inspectors in 2026.
What are the most common health violations in South Miami?: The most frequently cited violations in South Miami are: Consumer advisory, Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces.
Which restaurant chain has the most locations in South Miami?: Popeyes has the most locations in South Miami with 1 establishments.
How does South Miami compare to the Florida state average?: South Miami has a pass rate of 97.9%, which is 12 percentage points above the state average of 85.9%. The average violations per inspection is 7.8 compared to the state average of 4.66.
How often are restaurants inspected in South Miami?: Food establishments in South Miami have an average of 13.1 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.
How much in fines have restaurants in South Miami been assessed?: Food establishments in South Miami have been assessed $8,750 in fines across 27 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $324 and the largest single fine was $1,200.
How many fire safety violations have been found in South Miami restaurants?: 17 fire safety violations have been documented across 4 food establishments in South Miami. The most common issue is cooking without hood suppression.
Are grocery stores and retail food stores in South Miami inspected?: Yes. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects retail food establishments — grocery stores, gas station food sections, markets, and convenience stores. South Miami, Florida has 17 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 32 inspections on record.
How many FDACS stop-sale orders have been issued in South Miami?: FDACS has issued 2 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in South Miami. A stop-sale order prohibits a facility from selling specific products found to be unsafe, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code.

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