SAFRON MEDITERRANEAN GRILL
1049 WASHINGTON AVE · MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33139
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
17 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
12A-07-5High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. **Repeat Violation**
22-12-5High Priority – Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut lettuce (52F – Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (49F – Cold Holding) double pan at RIC at front counter, as per cook for approximately 2 hours prior.
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed white rice (77F – Hot Holding) at storage area hot holding, as per cook for approximately 1 hour prior.
29-42-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Intermediate 6
11-27-4Intermediate – 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. Provided to employee via email.
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled.
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal tong inside HWS at storage area.
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
53A-05-6Intermediate – 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/
53B-14-5Intermediate – 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.
Basic 6
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup with no handle inside rice at front counter.
36-06-4Basic – Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first.
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to employee via email.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled throughout establishment. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 21, 2026 7:30 AM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.