SELVA NEGRA RESTAURANT
125 SW 107 AVE, Miami FL 33174 · 786 391 3144
Last inspected Jul 24, 2026 · 6 visits since January 2025
JAN 25
APR 25
AUG 25
FEB 26
JUL 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jul 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator replaced with clean hot water.
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 inside walk in freezer, raw chicken stored over raw beef liver. Manager stored raw chicken on bottom shelf under shelf under raw beef liver liver.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed block of cheese on top of prep table cheese (60F - Cold Holding) according to cook put out 1 hour ago. Operator placed cheese inside reach in cooler for proper storage.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled.
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at kitchen vents and tiles dusty.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates at cook line not inverted.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water bottle on top of prep table at kitchen. Manager discarded bottle.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan covers inside walk in cooler soiled.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed at storage area.
Feb 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over chicken taquitos inside reach in cooler across cook line. Operator properly rearranged.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed lobster tail (45F - Cold Holding) inside cooler drawers. As per operator drawers was constantly open. Operator laced inside walk in cooler for rapid cooling
Establishment not maintaining oyster tags for 90 days.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer blade soiled across warmer.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at cook line. Operator provided.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at ceviche station. Observed at salad station. Observed at cook line. Operator provided the soap.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of employee training for Andrea, Jonathan hired for more than 60 days.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled at kitchen area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at bar.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed at ceviche station msg and salt inside plastic containers not labeled. Operator properly labeled.
Aug 25, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed food employees Mirna, Andrea, Betzy, all hired for ore than 60 days no proof of employee training.
Aug 22, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in Freezer drawers; beef empanadas (68F - Cold Holding); croquettes (67F - Cold Holding); French fries (68F - Cold Holding); plantain cups (67F - Hot Holding). As per operator since the day before. Operator discarded the products.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in Freezer drawers; beef empanadas (68F - Cold Holding); croquettes (67F - Cold Holding); French fries (68F - Cold Holding); plantain cups (67F - Hot Holding). As per operator since the day before. Operator discarded the products.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beans (124F - Hot Holding); refried beans (125F - Hot Holding); assorted root veggies (128F - Hot Holding); pumpkin (129F - Hot Holding) on steam table at cook line. As per operator for less than an hours. Operator turned up heat for reheat.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sprayer and soap pump inside hand sink at ceviche station.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at cook line
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at cook line.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed food employees Mirna, Andrea, Betzy, all hired for ore than 60 days no proof of employee training.
Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Discussed and provided to operator via email.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed bowl and plates not inverted on top shelve at cook line.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at washing area.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at bar. Observed at dessert station.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at cook line.
Apr 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority5 Intermediate13 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.
Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.
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 of cooked time/temperature control for safety food.
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on drainboards or equivalent.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of 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. Observed Employee cell phones on kitchen work table.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath kitchen fryers.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed all kitchen shelves soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Most kitchen reach in coolers.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
Stored food not covered.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
Jan 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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.