SALTY FLAME
1414 BRICKELL AVE, Miami FL 33131
Last inspected Aug 18, 2026 · 5 visits since September 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2021034302 | Jul 20, 2021 | Oct 1, 2021 | $400 |
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Aug 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed kitchen can opener soiled.
Ambient air thermometer not located in the coolest part of the hot holding unit. Most reach in coolers.
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk in cooler.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees cellular phones on food preparation tables.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed kitchen floor soiled throughout.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed kitchen oven soiled inside.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
Sep 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Kitchen line cook.
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.
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooked time/temperature control for safety food.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal belongings around food preparation table.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Oscar most kitchen employees Wearing watches while preparing food.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed kitchen floor soiled throughout kitchen area.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Dec 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Kitchen can open.
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.
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal bags.
Inside/outside of dumpster not clean.
Open dumpster lid.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout kitchen area.
Jul 25, 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
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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.
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.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Kitchen area.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
Sep 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Damaged walk in cooler, door
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler
Hole in or other damage to wall. Seal all damage walls throughout the kitchen area.
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.