CRAFT MIDTOWN
3451 NE 1 AVE STE 103, Miami FL 33137 · 7865271173
Last inspected Aug 7, 2026 · 8 visits since January 2024
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee grab brownie RTE with bare hands. Employee discarded.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2022008567 | Feb 18, 2022 | May 5, 2022 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 7, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate11 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed cook unable to answer the minimum cooking temperature of chicken.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles missing above walk in cooler entrance.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents soiled above ware washing area and prep area above pizza station.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn across cook line.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed inside establishment approximately 30 chairs and outside approximately 16 chairs.
Ice buildup inside walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled across cook line.
Observed shelves with rust that has pitted the surface by storage.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed floor by pizza station.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container not labeled at bar area. Observed salt container not labeled at cook line. Observed squeeze plastic bottle not labeled at cook line. Observed sugar container not labeled at storage.
Jul 30, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 25 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority5 Intermediate17 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Employee set up three compartment sink to be used. Triple Sink (Chlorine 100ppm).
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee comes from back kitchen to front counter cook line and put gloves without wash hands. Coached employee to wash hands properly.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed a container with raw chicken stored above a container with raw steak at reach in cooler across cook line.
Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed cook unable to answer the minimum cooking temperature of chicken.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed blue cutting boards at prep area by dry storage rusted.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a knife stored inside hand sink bar area.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink at ware washing area. Employee provided.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle at front counter with alcohol not labeled. Observed spray bottle with bleach and another with degreaser not labeled at three compartment sink.Employee labeled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl with no handle inside sugar container at storage.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles missing above walk in cooler entrance.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents soiled above ware washing area and prep area above pizza station.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating ice at cook line.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed phone at prep area by bar. Observed a personal phone at prep table across cook line.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn across cook line.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed inside establishment approximately 30 chairs and outside approximately 16 chairs.
Ice buildup inside walk-in freezer.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching semolina at pizza station.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils water at 88°F at flat grill. Employee turn on grill.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled across cook line.
Observed shelves with rust that has pitted the surface by storage.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed SS utensils stored on floor by storage.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed floor by pizza station.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container not labeled at bar area. Observed salt container not labeled at cook line. Observed squeeze plastic bottle not labeled at cook line. Observed sugar container not labeled at storage.
Jan 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 21 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate15 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed a container with raw smoked salmon stored above RTE wash green mix container. Manager stored properly.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed one raw tuna Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged and 5 packages of raw salmon thawing at walk in cooler since day before.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee discarded milk at hand sink bar area.
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 employee Celeste Ruiz hired less than 60 days. Provided form and manager printed and employee read and signed.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink by ware washing area.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed Soap dispenser at handwash sink unable to dispense soap at front cook line.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle stored inside semolina by pizza station. Manager removed.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed Carbon dioxide/helium tanks by entrance kitchen not secured.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled and dusty by prep area above pizza station and ware washing area.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed one raw tuna Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged and 5 packages of raw salmon thawing at walk in cooler since day before.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of fries stored on floor by walk in freezer.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle touching ice by bar. Employee stored properly.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils at cook line inside a container with standing water at 73°F. Employee discarded and stored in hot water 140°F.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler soiled across cook line.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a box of SS pans and SS lids stored on floor by dry storage.
Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed SS straws not individually wrapped at bar counter.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses at coffee bar.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic squeeze bottle with cooking oil and one with water not labeled at cook line. Observed salt container not labeled at prep table near oven pizza.
Sep 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 25 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority5 Intermediate17 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee grab brownie RTE with bare hands. Employee discarded.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs container stored over bread container at reach in cooler across cook line. Employee stored correctly.
Ready-to-eat food contaminated by employee under restriction/exclusion. See stop sale. Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee grab brownie RTE with bare hands. Employee discarded.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed green cutting board by can opener area.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a container stored inside hand sink bar area. Employee removed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at hand sink bar area. Observed no paper towel at hand sink by cook line. Employee provided.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink bar area.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed soap dispenser by cook line unable to dispense soap.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl not handle stored inside sugar container by storage area. Employee removed.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO not secured at bar area. And entrance to back kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled above by oven pizza area.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee cup with coffee stored near clean plates at coffee station. Employee removed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal phone stored on prep table by cook line.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a bracelet while preparing food.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop touching ice bar area. Employee removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled by cook line.
Reach-in shelves by ware washing area with rust that has pitted the surface.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed utensils by cook line prep table.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed SS not inverted by cook line. Employee inverted.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cloth stored by prep area by cook line and bar area.
Feb 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 26 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority5 Intermediate19 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored next to cut tomatoes at reach in cooler front counter. Observed raw chicken and raw beef stored over fries at walk in freezer.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fries (56F - Cold Holding) stored near grill at cook line. As per employee less than 1 hour. Employee stored at reach in cooler for rapid chill.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled across storage dry area. Employee took it to three compartment sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at hand sink cook line. Observed no paper at hand sink ware washing area. Observed no paper at hand sink at bar area. Employee provided.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink ware washing area. Employee provided.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed Carbon dioxide/helium tanks at back kitchen entrance and bar area.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed above ware washing area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling at pizza station area and ware washing area.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 00ppm). Employee had set up three compartment sink.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed one employee in food preparation at kitchen.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed a total of 44 seating and the license is approved for 12 seating.
Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil containers stored on floor at pizza station area. Employee stored 6 inches off floor.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored above ice machine not protected. Employee took ice scoop to be cleaned and stored inside ice machine.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed utensils stored inside flour and sugar containers with handle touching the product at storage area. Employee stored correctly.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored inside container with standing water 114°F at cook line grill. Employee started reheating the water.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed cloth under cutting board at preparation table near storage dry area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled and slime across cook line front counter.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service plastic lid and bowls stored on floor at dry storage area. Employee removed from floor during inspection.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service bowls not inverted at cook line.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at preparation table front counter and cook line.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt container and squeeze bottles of water and cooking oil not labeled at cook line front counter.
Sep 27, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate10 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed a splitter at mop sink.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed three ceiling tiles with holes at preparation area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a personal phone on top of cutting board on preparation area at front counter.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn at front counter and walk in freezer.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed a total of 44 seating and the license is approved for 12 seating.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on top of ice machine.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete in pizza station.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from the faucet at three compartment sink.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towel on top of cutting board on preparation area on front counter.
Jul 16, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 35 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority11 Intermediate19 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 2 dented cans of tomatoes sauce at shelf at storage area. Manager segregated the cans to be discarded.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken and raw salmon stored over bottles juices. Manager relocated the product correctly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed French fries (62F - Cold Holding) at preparation table next to the grill. As per operator less than 30 minutes. Operator moved the product to reach in cooler for rapid cooling.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle with alcohol hanging on the can opener. Operator removed the spray bottle.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed a splitter at mop sink.
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. Clean up of vomiting and diarrheal even form was provided.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. Manager send can opener to three compartment sink to be cleaned.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a container and food residue inside hand sink at front counter.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed the manager Agustina no proof of manager certificate.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed smoked salmon on Verde in the menu not identified as raw.
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at hand sink at front counter. Operator provided paper towel.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed an employee Camila hired more than 60 days no proof of training.
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.
No soap provided at handwash sink in front at three compartment sink and bar area.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked beef at reach in cooler with no date marked. As per operator was made 2 days ago.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed three ceiling tiles with holes at preparation area.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed a salmon bearing a label inside of reduced oxygen package at reach in cooler and walk in cooler. Operator cut the individual packages.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a personal phone on top of cutting board on preparation area at front counter.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee with bracelet in preparation area.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn at front counter and walk in freezer.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed a total of 44 seating and the license is approved for 12 seating.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed containers with pizza dough on floor at walk in cooler and French fries boxes on floor at walk in freezer. Manager started to relocate the containers and relocate the French fries boxes.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bottles of ice tea stored on floor under shelf storage area. Operator relocated plastic bottles.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on top of ice machine.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 5 tongs stored at oven handle at preparation area at front counter.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed utensils handle touching brown sugar and salt. Manager removed the utensils.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed plastic utensils stored in standing water 83F. Operator moved the utensils to a dry container.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete in pizza station.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from the faucet at three compartment sink.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towel on top of cutting board on preparation area on front counter.
Jan 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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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.
Ceiling tile missing. Kitchen.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bathroom and front counter area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Dishwasher area.
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.