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MIAMI MOJITO COMPANY

169 NW 23 STREET, Miami FL 33127 · 305-505-8449

Last inspected Feb 26, 2026 · 6 visits since February 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats96
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA2336550
Grade history
FEB 24
MAY 24
JUL 24
DEC 24
OCT 25
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on October 1,2025.
High priority/50-17-3
Badges — 1 earned
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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Feb 26, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findings
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Return visit Feb 26, 2026 · Time Extended
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Basic/16-03-4/Return visit Feb 26, 2026 · Time Extended
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4/Return visit Feb 26, 2026 · Time Extended
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles showing water damage by wall in cooler.
Basic/36-32-5/Return visit Feb 26, 2026 · Time Extended
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled throughout establishment.
Basic/36-34-5/Return visit Feb 26, 2026 · Time Extended
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4/Return visit Feb 26, 2026 · Time Extended
No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items.
Basic/16-04-4/Return visit Feb 26, 2026 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filter soiled. Observed gaskets soiled throughout reach in coolers.
Basic/23-03-4/Return visit Feb 26, 2026 · Time Extended
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler interior soiled by entrance of kitchen.
Basic/22-16-4/Return visit Feb 26, 2026 · Time Extended
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4/Return visit Feb 26, 2026 · Time Extended
The state's own report →
Oct 28, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority5 Intermediate12 Basic
Show 18 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on October 1,2025.
High priority/50-17-3
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed food manager certificate for Antonio Chia expired on 11-23-2024
Intermediate/53A-03-7
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed burn kit stored inside handsink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Basic/16-03-4
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles showing water damage by wall in cooler.
Basic/36-32-5
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled throughout establishment.
Basic/36-34-5
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed throughout establishment.
Basic/36-73-4
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed plastic bottles of water not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor by ice machine.
Basic/08B-47-4
No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items.
Basic/16-04-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filter soiled. Observed gaskets soiled throughout reach in coolers.
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler interior soiled by entrance of kitchen.
Basic/22-16-4
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4
Dec 4, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test kit for three compartment sink.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Warning
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/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink located in back prep area.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Warning
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine interior located in back area soiled.
Basic/22-20-5/Warning
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed a set of tongs on oven door handle. Operator removed.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler with soiled fan covers. Observed hood filters at the cook line soiled.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Jul 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink located in back prep area. Operator restocked.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed unisex bathrooms with uncovered receptacle.
Basic/32-12-5
May 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the hand wash sink at the front.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the hand was sink at the front line.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Repeat Violation
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed at the hand wash sink located at the front line. Water reached 80° F.
Intermediate/27-16-5
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed on top of the ice machine. Operator removed it.
Basic/10-12-5/Corrected On-Site
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the hand wash sink at the front line.
Basic/31B-04-4/Repeat Violation
Feb 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board across cook line with cut marks and no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at male and female restrooms.
Basic/31B-04-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler vents soiled. Observed reach in cooler at the cook line soiled. Observed walk in cooler gasket soiled.
Basic/23-03-4

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.