AMAL
3480 MAIN HIGHWAY 600, Miami FL 33133
Last inspected Jul 29, 2026 · 8 visits since February 2024
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5 inspections within 35 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in down stairs walk in cooler raw beef steaks stored over shrimp. Chef removed and stored correctly.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 29, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at rear kitchen hand sink.
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 at reach in freezer, establishment storing vacuum sealed packages of squid.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at cook line oven. Operator removed.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in container of sugar.
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In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at cook line operator removed.
Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Observed for packages of broth stocks in walk in cooler.
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 for packages of beef in reach in cooler.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
Mar 17, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink at entrance of kitchen and at waiters station used to store items.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a bowl of flour at dry storage rack.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed at ceiling next to exit door by elevator in kitchen.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at front waiter station ice bin.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at reach in cooler under cook line.
Jan 12, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 400+ppm);
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed at walk in cooler raw shrimp stored over container of Brussels sprouts.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at walk in cooler, raw chicken stored over container of green beans. Observed at bar area reach in cooler, raw fish stored on top of cheese logs.
Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Operator unable to locate binder for mussel tags.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink at entrance of kitchen and at waiters station used to store items.
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 at reach in freezer, establishment storing vacuum sealed packages of branzino fish. Operator removed to discard.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a bowl of flour at dry storage rack.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed at ceiling next to exit door by elevator in kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Observed at dry storage area, bags of rice and plastic bottles of barbecue sauces stored uncovered.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at front waiter station ice bin.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed storage cart next to elevator soiled with food debris and residue.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at reach in cooler under cook line.
Stored food not covered. Observed at dry storage rack, containers of sliced almonds and flour stored with no lid.
Jul 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw packages of frozen fish stored over bags of fries at reach in freezer.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at rear cook line hand sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at rear cook line hand sink.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of flour next to cook line hand sink.
Food stored on floor. Observed raw chicken and beef stored on floor at down stairs walk in coolers.
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed ice buckets stored on floor at front line waiters station.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed stored between wall and pipes at mop sink area.
Jan 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed a container of raw chicken stored over packages of juices and sauces.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Observed for container of mussels at reach in cooler at cook line.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink at bar area and at rear of kitchen next to fryer.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed at drying rack.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic gallon of cooking oil stored on floor next to fryer.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in container of sugar at down stair dry stored area.
Jun 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in down stairs walk in cooler raw beef steaks stored over shrimp. Chef removed and stored correctly.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at bar.
Feb 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Food stored on floor. Observed bucket containing tempura flour stored on the dry storage floor.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at the bar.
Feb 13, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.