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HARVEYS BBQ

9351 SW 56TH ST, Miami FL 33165

Last inspected Oct 8, 2025 · 5 visits since February 2024

□ Not on the state's active licence list

This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.

Licence typeFood service
Licence2329987
Grade history
FEB 24
JUN 24
DEC 24
MAR 25
OCT 25
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections trending up, 19 points better than where it started.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Oct 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles at the cook line area soiled.
Basic/36-34-5
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wiping cloth under cutting board in food prep area. Operator removed.
Basic/21-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Mar 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan covers soiled. Observed hood filters at the cook line soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Dec 9, 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
Show 4 findings ▾
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed quaternary solution 500plus ppm. Employee diluted solution with a final reading of 150ppm.
High priority/41-15-5/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles at preparation area soiled with debris. Observed return air vents soiled with grease like substance.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket at Walk in cooler and Walk in freezer in poor repair.
Basic/14-11-5
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at rear exit
Basic/35B-01-4/Repeat Violation
Jun 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at bottom of back exit door.
Basic/35B-01-4
Observed Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled at kitchen
Basic/36-34-5
Feb 6, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling soiled with black substance at hallway near walk in freezer. Observed ceiling vent soiled with accumulated dust at hallway near preparation area.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation

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.