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AMELIA'S 1931

13601 SW 26 ST, Miami FL 33175

Last inspected Aug 25, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats162
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2335698
Grade history
JAN 25
MAY 25
SEP 25
MAY 26
AUG 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Sent to operator via email.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Aug 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

4 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findings
Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Observed 4 bags of reduced oxygen packaging inside WIC no longer frozen.
High priority/03G-04-5
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cooked potatoes (46F - Cold Holding); cheddar cheese (47F - Cold Holding) at front line RIC, as per operator from 2 days prior.
High priority/01B-02-5
Stop Sale issued. Fish reduced oxygen packaged on premises, or commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish labeled with instructions to remain frozen until time of use, not held frozen. Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Observed 4 bags of reduced oxygen packaging inside WIC no longer frozen.
High priority/01B-40-1
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cooked potatoes (46F - Cold Holding); cheddar cheese (47F - Cold Holding) at front line RIC, as per operator from 2 days prior.
High priority/03A-02-5
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed napkin inside HWS at cook line, operator removed.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed alcohol spray bottle labeled as sanitizer.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed at back storage area containers on floor.
Basic/24-07-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed at drying rack by ice machine.
Basic/24-08-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed oven at cook line soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
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 marinated ribs, and fish inside ROP package, as per operator from previous day.
Basic/03G-53-1
The state's own report →
May 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Clams/mussels/oysters removed from original container for long-term storage. Observed fresh mussels stored inside reach in cooler for storage, removed from original container. Advised operator to make copy of tag to keep with each batch.
Basic/01C-06-5
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottom of reach in cooler in bar kitchen area.
Basic/29-49-6
Sep 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed one employee, Adrian, started working one week ago, has not signed the food employee reporting agreement. Form was provided via email.
Intermediate/11-26-1
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rusting on the shelves where food containers are stored located by the dishwashing machine.
Intermediate/22-31-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers wet nesting located on shelves next to large ice machine.
Basic/24-08-4
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gasket torn.
Basic/14-11-5
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed lid of container of P. Seco broken located inside walk in cooler.
Basic/14-38-4
May 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice buckets stored not inverted on top of ice machine. Operator inverted buckets.
Basic/24-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor in prep area near ice machine. Operator cleaned water on floor.
Basic/36-22-4/Corrected On-Site
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at hand sink in cook line.
Basic/31B-04-4
Jan 15, 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
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef stored above raw pork inside the walk in cooler. Employee placed the pork on top or next to beef.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn by the grill.
Basic/14-11-5
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop on top of the ice machine. Operator removed it.
Basic/10-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled by the grill.
Basic/23-03-4
Jun 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker at mop sink.
High priority/29-34-4
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Intermediate/01C-03-4
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at kitchen area.
Basic/36-34-5
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cook line.
Basic/14-09-4
Nov 2, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Sent to operator via email.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Discussed with operator proper air drying of clean equipment. operator moved to dish are to have re washed and air dried.
Basic/24-08-4

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.