HONEY VEIL SOUTH MIAMI
5748 SUNSET DR UNITS 6 & 7, South Miami FL 33143
Last inspected Jun 23, 2026 · 14 visits since November 2023
5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed 3 live flies on dry goods above reach in cooler across cook line. Observed 1 live fly in warewash area near trash can in front of triple sink.
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Inspection history
14 visits, newest first
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment not matching only set of plans on file through division. Observed front counter remodel with baking area, observed 1 hand sink and 1 dump sink in front of house. Observed in back kitchen separated by swing door, triple sink, dish machine and mop sink area with dry food racks, walk in cooler and 2 reach in freezers. As per operator, no food prep is done in back of house.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed in back above reach in freezers.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in back of kitchen.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in cooler across cook line.
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment not matching only set of plans on file through division. Observed front counter remodel with baking area, observed 1 hand sink and 1 dump sink in front of house. Observed in back kitchen separated by swing door, triple sink, dish machine and mop sink area with dry food racks, walk in cooler and 2 reach in freezers. As per operator, no food prep is done in back of house.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed in back above reach in freezers.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in back of kitchen.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler with ambient temp of 67F, the following TCS foods stored inside: eggs (60F - ambient); cottage cheese (57F - Cold Holding); burratta (57F - Cold Holding); cheese (55F - Cold Holding). Items for more than 4 hours were discarded and items that were prepped today were placed into walk in cooler.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed phone on rack above tripe sink.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in cooler across cook line.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 5 high priority.
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Live, small flying insects found. Observed 3 live flies on dry goods above reach in cooler across cook line. Observed 1 live fly in warewash area near trash can in front of triple sink.
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed bug repellent on crate where cup holders are stored. Operator removed item.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed reach in cooler with ambient temp of 67F, the following TCS foods stored inside for more than four hours: eggs (60F - ambient); cottage cheese (57F - Cold Holding); burratta (57F - Cold Holding).
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed reach in cooler with ambient temp of 67F, the following TCS foods stored inside: eggs (60F - ambient); cottage cheese (57F - Cold Holding); burratta (57F - Cold Holding); cheese (55F - Cold Holding).
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed on cooler across cook line, butane and spray cleaner stored on top. Observed Clorox spray on wood counter top above to go items. Operator removed items.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed more than 4 employees on clock, no food manager present.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment not matching only set of plans on file through division. Observed front counter remodel with baking area, observed 1 hand sink and 1 dump sink in front of house. Observed in back kitchen separated by swing door, triple sink, dish machine and mop sink area with dry food racks, walk in cooler and 2 reach in freezers. As per operator, no food prep is done in back of house.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed in back above reach in freezers.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in back of kitchen.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler with ambient temp of 67F, the following TCS foods stored inside: eggs (60F - ambient); cottage cheese (57F - Cold Holding); burratta (57F - Cold Holding); cheese (55F - Cold Holding). Items for more than 4 hours were discarded and items that were prepped today were placed into walk in cooler.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed at front counter. Items were removed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed phone on rack above tripe sink.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed multiple employees with jewelry.
Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed multiple employees at front counter with hair not fully restrained during coffee prep.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed two gentlemen engaged in food prep with no hair restraint. During inspection, employees placed on hats.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed on dry dish rack. Operator removed items to be properly air dried.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on dry dish rack. Operator removed label.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in cooler across cook line.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 610 W 29 ST, Hialeah — this licence has since moved.
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Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Operator cleaned thermometer at time of inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink used to store towels. Operator removed towels from inside hand wash sink.
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray paint on floor at front counter. Operator removed can.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed hose attached to mop sink; no breaker.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl as scoop in sugar container.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed above reach in freezers in kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in kitchen.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed bowls not inverted on dry dish rack.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Observed dough batter on floor in walk in cooler. Operator removed from floor.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster; inspector provided via email.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on clean dish racks.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in reach in across oven and stove.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cups on floor at front counter. As per operator, shelves have been ordered.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 610 W 29 ST, Hialeah — this licence has since moved.
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Missing drain plug at dumpster.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves with rust.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
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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 at 0 ppm
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. Operator printed form.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer blade soiled, observed can opener blade with heavy soiled.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed pizza area hand washing sink used as a dump sink.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed prep reach in cooler ambient temperature running at 53 F,
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled under equipments
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler prep cooler gasket with heavy soiled, under prep table with heavy soiled.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed objectionable odors In the back area.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed Pizza prep cooler with standing water
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves with rust.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 3 high priority.
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored over raw calamari inside reach in freezer. Operator rearranged products by cooking tempetures.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked chicken (66F - Cold Holding); cooked mushrooms (64F - Cold Holding); crumbled sausage (62F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (52F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at pizza station. As per operator since the day before. Operator segregated products to discard.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (66F - Cold Holding); cooked mushrooms (64F - Cold Holding); crumbled sausage (62F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (52F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at pizza station. As per operator since the day before. Operator segregated products to discard.
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. Discussed and provided to operator via email.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing alcohol without label at front counter. Operator labeled during inspection.
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored next to cheese at reach in cooler preparation area. Operator relocated the products.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residual at hand wash sink located pizza station.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in rusted drawer or rack next to dishwasher 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 salmon inside of reduced oxygen package at reach in cooler preparation area. Operator open the individual package.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage open container on ice machine.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. At shelves next to dishwasher machine.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket in disrepair pizza station.
Equipment located in an area not protected from overhead leakage of pipes, drains and other sources. Observed plastic pizza dough containers located in walk-in cooler under overhead leakage of refrigeration systems.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed holes in walls in front and at around three compartment sink.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Observed plumbing in disrepair under the hand wash preparation area.
Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler preparation area.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed vegetables stored over lasagna at walk-in cooler. Operator relocated the products.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled behind reach in cooler pizza station.
Water leaking from ceiling/refrigeration system at walk in cooler.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Two Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 4 high priority.
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0 ppm).
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken and raw beef stored over bread and dough at reach in freezer.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef and raw salmon stored over tomatoes sauce and cheese sauce at walk-in cooler. Operator relocated the products.
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary > 500 ppm). Operator changes the sanitizer solution. Final concentration 400 ppm.
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.
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed sanitizer spray bottle without label. Operator labeled the spray bottle.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed single service cup without handle inside of the cheese and inside of the corn containers at reach in cooler. Operator removed the cups.
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 salmon bearing a label inside of ROP at walk-in cooler. Operator cut the individual packages.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Food stored on floor. Observed two oil containers stored on floor next to reach in cooler. And flour container stored on floor next to reach in cooler at pizza station.
In-use ice scoop stored on a towel. Operator moved the ice scoop to a container.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At women bathroom.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Two Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
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Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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.