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ELIA RESTAURANT

1440 NW NORTH RIVER DRIVE SUITE 196, Miami FL 33125 · 786.953.7455

Last inspected Dec 30, 2025 · 6 visits since June 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats159
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2338092
Grade history
JUN 24
SEP 24
FEB 25
AUG 25
DEC 25
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed no hot water measuring device for dish machine.
Intermediate/16-62-1
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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Dec 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at handsink by front counter. Employee replenished it.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed water bottles not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor at walk in cooler.
Basic/08B-47-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Basic/16-46-4
Dec 30, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4/Return visit Dec 30, 2025 · Time Extended
Aug 15, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee place new gloves without washing hands first.
High priority/12A-07-5
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken and raw beef over raw octopus and raw salmon at kitchen. Chef relocated products.
High priority/08A-20-5
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee partake in multiple task without changing gloves.
High priority/12A-09-4
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. At the time of the inspection manager on duty is not able to provide food handler certificates for staff.
Intermediate/53B-01-5
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled by preparation area.
Basic/36-34-5
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Basic/21-12-4
Feb 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed no hot water measuring device for dish machine.
Intermediate/16-62-1
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observe no paper towels at hand wash sink located near cook line. Operator restocked.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed several knives stored between three compartment sink and wall in the warehouse washing area. Operator removed and washed, rinsed, and sanitized knives.
Basic/10-17-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed several tongs and ladles store on oven door handle. Operator removed immediately.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Intermediate/16-62-1
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet towel under cutting board in back prep area. Operator discarded towel.
Basic/21-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler at prep station with soiled gasket.
Basic/23-03-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on white cutting board in back prep area. Operator discarded.
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site
Jun 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

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.