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VIA EMILIA

1120 15 ST, Miami Beach FL 33139 · 786.216.7150

Last inspected Apr 27, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats18
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2332535
Grade history
APR 24
DEC 24
JUN 25
NOV 25
APR 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding 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. Form provided via email.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

3 cases · $1,360

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
1--2016005846Dec 28, 2015Mar 30, 2016$800
1--2015040958Aug 13, 2015Oct 6, 2015$400
1--2015017495Mar 12, 2015May 13, 2015$160

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Apr 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a trash can in front of the hand washing sink at the kitchen entrance. The cook moved it.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. Observed a preparation reach in cooler by the front counter gasket torn.
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
Jan 26, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Equipment in poor repair. Observed a preparation reach in cooler by the front counter gasket torn.
Basic/14-11-5/Warning/Return visit Jan 26, 2026 · Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed a preparation reach in cooler by the front counter gasket torn. Warning Time Extended
Nov 19, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef in the walk in cooler. The owner moved the chicken to the bottom shelf.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed the following food handler's certificate has expired; Carla, Jocelyn, Pamela, and Serena.
Intermediate/53B-05-5/Warning
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle with a liquid not labeled. The owner labeled it degreaser.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Equipment in poor repair. Observed a preparation reach in cooler by the front counter gasket torn.
Basic/14-11-5/Warning
Jun 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a large trash can in front of the sink at the kitchen entrance.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Repeat Violation
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Basic/32-04-4/Repeat Violation
Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler gasket torn by the fryer.
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
Feb 17, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at the men's restroom.
Basic/32-04-4/Repeat Violation/Return visit Feb 17, 2025 · Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at the men's restroom. Repeat Violation Time Extended
Equipment in poor repair. Observed the preparation reach-in cooler next to the fryer gaskets torn.
Basic/14-11-5/Return visit Feb 17, 2025 · Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the preparation reach-in cooler next to the fryer gaskets torn. Time Extended
Dec 4, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pork (65F - Cold Holding); chicken (65F - Cold Holding); Beef (66F - Cold Holding) in the upright freezer.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pork (65F - Cold Holding); chicken (65F - Cold Holding); Beef (66F - Cold Holding) in the upright freezer.
High priority/03A-02-5
Food manager certification expired. 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 the person in charge Mike Ohana CFM certificate expired on 04-15-2024.
Intermediate/53A-03-7
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the hand washing sink in the ware washing area had plastic containers in it.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the kitchen entrance.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle with a blue liquid not labeled.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at the men's restroom.
Basic/32-04-4/Repeat Violation
Equipment in poor repair. Observed the preparation reach-in cooler next to the fryer gaskets torn.
Basic/14-11-5
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Basic/10-08-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the shelving in the walk-in cooler soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Apr 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed a can of tomato sauce.
High priority/01B-01-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the kitchen entrance.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the kitchen entrance.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at the men's restroom.
Basic/32-04-4/Repeat Violation
Nov 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over beef in the walk-in cooler. The cook moved the chicken to the bottom shelf and beef to the upper shelf.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
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. Form provided via email.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken
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. Form provided.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at the men's restroom.
Basic/32-04-4
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in a container of flour in the dry storage room.
Basic/10-01-5
Water leaking from faucet. Observed at the triple sink.
Basic/29-11-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed two large plastic containers in the dry storage room.
Basic/02D-01-5

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.