Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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SAFRON MEDITERRANEAN GRILL

1049 WASHINGTON AVE · MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33139

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 15, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3413893
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8581620
DBPR license2327653

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#10High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over cooked beef at three glass door reach-in unit at back of kitchen.

#11High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Intermediate 1

#12Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – Observed no paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near ware washing area.

Basic 9

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled at preparation area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic32-12-5

Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

#5Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler gaskets near preparation area in disrepair.

#7Basic51-13-4

Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

#8Basic13-03-4

Basic – Observed employee with no hair restraint while engaging in preparation of raw chicken at back kitchen area.

#9Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind dishmachine and reach-in freezer at preparation area soiled. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 7, 2026 2:23 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.