LOVE BRUNCH
6546 COLLINS AVE, Miami Beach FL 33141
Last inspected Aug 10, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023
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▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 22 points better than where it started.
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. Info was provided.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2016038292 | Aug 10, 2016 | Nov 3, 2016 | $800 |
| 1--2016023517 | May 16, 2016 | Jun 8, 2016 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef above cut watermelon inside walk in cooler. Chef inverted them immediately.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside, next to the exit door.
Expired chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed expired chlorine test kit.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Some cove molding needs to be attached to the wall.
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Food stored on floor. Observed banana in cardboard boxes on the floor behind the front counter.
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Observed plastic to go knives with food contact surface up at the front shelf. Employee inverted them.
Mar 24, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with old food debris.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in dining area showing water damage.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with old food debris.
Jan 21, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with old food debris.
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. Observed the following employees with expired food handler's certificates: Anna Tarutina, Anastasia Akimova and Tetiana Goncharova.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in dining area showing water damage.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in contact with ice inside of ice machine.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed insect control device stored on prep table at front counter near blenders.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with old food debris.
Jul 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with old food debris. Chef cleaned can opener.
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 4 employees engaged in food preparation with no certified manager present.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with sanitizer not labeled at front counter 3 compartment sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in dining room showing water damage.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal cell phone on prep table in prep room. Checklist removed cell phone from prep table.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at cook line engaged in food preparation with on hair restraint. employee provided hair restraint.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Jan 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 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 chicken stored over raw ground beef on speed rack in walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed individual butter (73 F - Cold Holding) at prep table near entrance of kitchen. As per manager, was left out less than 4 hours. Manager placed item back into reach in cooler for cooling.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with old food debris.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles at entrance of kitchen showing water damage.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed chef engaged in food preparation with no hair restraint. Operator provided hair restraint.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed lights in entrance of kitchen missing shield.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed oranges being directly taken from box and put into juicer. Operator was informed on how to properly wash.
Sep 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority5 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over case of pickles inside of walk in cooler.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter on mop sink missing backflow preventer.
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 400ppm); Sanitizer Bucket. Operator called technician to adjust sanitation of dish machine.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer in prep room soiled with old food debris.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink in prep area used as a dump sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels and hand wash sink in prep area and restrooms. Chef provided paper towels.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed eggs and butter utilized under time as a public health control with no written plan. Operator was provided written plan via email.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with bleach not labeled. Chef labeled spray bottle.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in prep room and dining room with water damage.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of oranges and plastic case of pickles stored on floor of walk in cooler.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with old food debris.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed inside of reach in freezer in prep room soiled with old food debris.
May 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs above raw potatoes inside walk in cooler. Owner reorganized the storage.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk at 49 F left on the shelf by coffee machine (As per employee for around 15 minutes ). Employee placed the milk container inside the cooler.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing his hands inside 3 compartment sink. Employee was coached about it.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Missing test kit for lactic acid sanitizer.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed water filter replacement dated 4/23/23.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap underneath hallway exterior door by the restrooms.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towel left above counter, Employee placed it inside sanitizer water.
Dec 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 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. Info was provided.
Expired Chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed lactic acid / DDBSA and chlorine test kits are already expired. Person in charge ordered them immediately.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee using the hand sink as a dump sink to discard beverage residues.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at the ice machine located next to the reach in freezer.
Food stored on floor. Observed Perrier bottle of water stored on the floor.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed fruit salad at the front display with missing label with required information.
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.