South Miami — Food Safety Records
South Miami, Florida has 48 food establishments with 873 inspections on record. 1 establishments were shut down this year. The pass rate is 95.8%, above the state average of 85.8%. Inspections average 7.8 violations per visit.
Most recent closure: Just4fun in South Miami, shut down July 24, 2026 for no warewashing facilities.
Largest fine: $400 assessed to Pura Vida Miami in South Miami on September 10, 2025.
Data from Florida DBPR. Updated August 2026.
South Miami Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages
South Miami
95.8%
Pass Rate
95.8%
Florida Average
85.8%
Pass Rate
85.8%
South Miami
7.8
Avg Violations / Inspection
7.8
Florida Average
4.7
Avg Violations / Inspection
4.7
South Miami
2.08
Closures per 100 Facilities
2.08
Florida Average
2
Closures per 100 Facilities
2
South Miami Restaurants: Recent Closures (1)
| Date | Business | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Just4fun | No warewashing facilities |
South Miami Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)
| Date | Business | Violations | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Granja Chicken Steak and Seafood | 1 | Emergency Order Callback Complied | |
| La Granja Chicken Steak and Seafood | 9 (4 high) | Emergency order recommended | |
| Konos Gelato | 4 (1 high) | Administrative complaint recommended | |
| Recoveco | 0 | Inspection Completed - No Further Action | |
| Boiling Crab (the) | 5 | Warning Issued | |
| Rice House of Kabob | 10 (1 high) | Warning Issued | |
| Maman | 12 (6 high) | Inspection Completed - No Further Action | |
| Chill-n Nitrogen Ice Cream | 12 (2 high) | Warning Issued | |
| Carrot Express | 6 | Inspection Completed - No Further Action | |
| Just4fun | 0 | Emergency Order Callback 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
Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)
| Date | Business | Fine | Case |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2025 | Pura Vida Miami | $400 | 1--2025060460 |
| Oct 23, 2025 | Casacuba Restaurant | $200 | 1--2025064939 |
| Jul 20, 2026 | Clasica Victoria | $200 | 1--2026029314 |
| Jul 15, 2026 | Avo Miami | $160 | 1--2026039152 |
South Miami Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations
Most Common Fire Safety Issues
| Issue | Citations |
|---|---|
| Cooking without hood suppression | 17 |
South Miami: Notable Restaurants
Just4fun
25 inspections
119 violations
1 closures
Pura Vida Miami
18 inspections
104 violations
1 closures
Honey Veil South Miami
33 inspections
271 violations
Kitchen 57
31 inspections
310 violations
Akashi Japanese Restaurant
31 inspections
473 violations
La Granja Chicken Steak and Seafood
22 inspections
185 violations
South Miami: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)
| Chain | Locations | Violations | Closures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carrot Express | 1 | 74 | 0 |
| Pura Vida | 1 | 104 | 1 |
| Popeyes | 1 | 116 | 0 |
| La Granja | 1 | 185 | 0 |
| Haagen-dazs | 1 | 142 | 0 |
South Miami Restaurant Inspections: FAQ
- How many restaurants are in South Miami?
- South Miami, Florida has 48 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 95.8%. The Florida state average is 85.8%.
- 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?
- Carrot Express has the most locations in South Miami with 1 establishments.
- What was the most recent restaurant closure in South Miami?
- Just4fun in South Miami was shut down on July 24, 2026 for no warewashing facilities.
- How does South Miami compare to the Florida state average?
- South Miami has a pass rate of 95.8%, which is 10 percentage points above the state average of 85.8%. The average violations per inspection is 7.8 compared to the state average of 4.68.
- How often are restaurants inspected in South Miami?
- Food establishments in South Miami have an average of 18.2 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 $8,010 in fines across 26 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $308 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.
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South Miami Restaurants & Food Establishments (48)
Bts Gentlemens Club
5922 SOUTH DIXIE HIGHWAY, South Miami
10 inspections · 54 violations · Last: Sep 2025Corteza by Extravaganza Group
5760 SUNSET DR SW, South Miami
9 inspections · 48 violations · Last: Apr 2026Secreto
5885 SW 73 ST UNIT 104, South Miami
3 inspections · 25 violations · Last: Feb 2026Playa Bowl Coral Gables
6620 SW 57 AVE BLDG E #113, South Miami
4 inspections · 22 violations · Last: Aug 2025Konos Gelato
5885 SUNSET DR, South Miami
6 inspections · 18 violations · Last: Aug 2026Skinny Louie
6010 S DIXIE HWY, South Miami
2 inspections · 8 violations · Last: Jul 2026La Traila BBQ
5840 SW 71 ST B, South Miami
2 inspections · 6 violations · Last: May 2026Recoveco
6000 SW 74 ST STE 1, South Miami
5 inspections · 4 violations · Last: Aug 2026