SAFRON MEDITERRANEAN GRILL

Name: SAFRON MEDITERRANEAN GRILL
Address: 1049 WASHINGTON AVE, MIAMI BEACH, FL, 33139, US
Rating: 69

1049 WASHINGTON AVE, MIAMI BEACH, FL 33139

License #2327653

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69 Grade F / 100

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SAFRON MEDITERRANEAN GRILL in MIAMI BEACH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 69 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on May 11, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 28 total violations — 9 critical, 6 major, 13 minor.

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The latest inspection on May 11, 2026 shows 11 observation rows: 4 critical, 0 major, and 7 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
[12A-02-4] Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup with no handle inside rice at front counter.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
[29-42-4] Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled throughout establishment.
[03B-01-6] 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.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
[03A-02-5] 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.

Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled throughout establishment.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
[51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to employee via email.
[53A-05-6] 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/
[29-42-4] Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup with no handle inside rice at front counter.
[12A-07-5] Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal tong inside HWS at storage area.
[11-27-4] 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.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled.
[03A-02-5] 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.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
[36-06-4] Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first.
[03B-01-6] 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.
[22-12-5] Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.
[53B-14-5] 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.

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