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 2
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked Baklava (69F – Hot Holding) as per chef item has been out for approximately two hours chef will begin using time as a health control for this product. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-42-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning**
Intermediate 4
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 person in charge with cleanup procedures via email. **Warning**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink with metal container inside at preparation area. Container was removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – 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. Provided person in charge with employee reporting agreements, staff started signing it during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03F-10-5Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written plan for cooked baklava at front counter. Printed and provided chef with written procedures. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic 11
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Warning**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled at preparation area. **Warning**
40-04-4Basic – Cosmetics/toiletries stored with food, clean equipment and utensils, clean linens or single-service items. Observed staff medicine over preparation table at preparation area. **Warning**
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on preparation table at preparation area. Chef removed phone. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided person in charge with choking poster. **Warning**
05-09-4Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding units at at preparation area. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed upright reach-in cooler gasket soiled at dry storage area. **Warning**
14-69-4Basic – Observed ice buildup in reach-in freezer ear ovens at preparation area. **Warning**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind dishmachine and reach-in freezer at preparation area soiled. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 16, 2026 12:11 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.