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ALMA

310 NW 24 ST, Miami FL 33127 · 305.546.1614

Last inspected Oct 6, 2025 · 8 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats213
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2335833
Grade history
APR 24
AUG 24
JAN 25
AUG 25
OCT 25
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked chicken breast (60F - Cold Holding); steak (55F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler by cook line. As per manager since 10am.
High priority/01B-02-5
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★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $160

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
1--2019005157Jan 2, 2019Apr 26, 2019$160

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Oct 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee placed gloves without washing hands first.
High priority/12A-07-5
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at handsink across cook line.
Basic/31B-04-4
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted.
Basic/14-17-4
Oct 6, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Ceiling tile missing. Observed at dishwasher area.
Basic/36-36-4/Return visit Oct 6, 2025 · Time Extended
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation/Return visit Oct 6, 2025 · Time Extended
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at warewashing area.
Basic/36-02-5/Return visit Oct 6, 2025 · Time Extended
Aug 1, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 14 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked chicken breast (60F - Cold Holding); steak (55F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler by cook line. As per manager since 10am.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken breast (60F - Cold Holding); steak (55F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler by cook line. As per manager since 10am.
High priority/03A-02-5
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed knife store inside hand sink located next to 3 compartment sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed establishment serves tuna tartare and burgers not linked to consumer advisory.
Intermediate/02B-01-5
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed shelves by dishwasher area rusted.
Intermediate/22-31-4
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed establishment conducting reduced oxygen packaging held for more than 48 hours with no HACCP Plan.
Intermediate/03G-50-1
Ceiling tile missing. Observed at dishwasher area.
Basic/36-36-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and ceiling vents soiled throughout preparation area and dishwasher area
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up at walk in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at all reach in coolers.
Basic/05-09-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled throughout reach in coolers at establishment.
Basic/23-03-4
Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. Observed steak and chicken vacuum sealed held for more than 24 hours. Manager discarded items.
Basic/03G-54-1
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at warewashing area.
Basic/36-02-5
Jan 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed knife inside hand wash sink located near ware washing area. Operator removed.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash station near warehouse washing area. Operator restocked.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling tile missing. Observed three missing ceiling tiles near back prep area.
Basic/36-36-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board near front counter with cut marks and no longer cleanable. Operator provided proof of purchase for new cutting boards.
Basic/14-09-4/Corrective Action Taken
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink near cook line.
Basic/31B-04-4
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves with rust accumulation. Operator provided receipt with new shelves coming the following week.
Basic/14-17-4/Corrective Action Taken
Aug 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed two white cutting boards across cook line and at bar prep area with cut marks and no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan covers soiled. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at the cook line. Operator wiped down immediately.
Basic/23-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4
Apr 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed bottle of degreaser with no label near dish machine. Observe two clear spray bottle with no label near outside bar. Operator placed labels immediately.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed whit cutting boards located across cook line with cut marks and no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed missing hood tray at cook line near front counter.
Basic/14-73-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket located in dessert prep area soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Observed walk in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-33-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop at mop sink not hung up to dry. Operator hung up mop immediately.
Basic/42-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Dec 6, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. Observed at the front counter and underneath coffee. machine at the back
Basic/14-11-5/Warning/Return visit Dec 6, 2023 · Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. Observed at the front counter Time Extended
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.Observed at the front counter. Employee removed wiping cloth.
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning/Return visit Dec 6, 2023 · Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.Observed at the front counter. Time Extended
Oct 31, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed fork inside hand wash sink near three compartment sink. Operator removed immediately.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed two CO2 tanks near back prep area not secured.
Basic/51-11-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board at outside bar area with cut marks and no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed set of tongs on oven door handle. Operator removed immediately.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on top of cutting board near reach in cooler. Operator discarded.
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed quaternary sanitizing solution on the floor near cook line. Operator removed immediately from floor.
Basic/21-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several containers of salt, pepper, and spices not labeled on the cook line.
Basic/02D-01-5

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