SANTA MARIA BISTRO
1643 BRICKELL AVE, MIAMI, FL 33129
License #2334516
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Solid Health Score
How is this score calculated? →SANTA MARIA BISTRO in MIAMI currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 91.2 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 17, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 27 total violations — 1 critical, 3 major, 23 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on March 17, 2026 shows 6 observation rows: no critical rows, 1 major, and 5 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed for under counter RIC of prep area in the kitchen next to stove.
- [16-54-4] Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturers specifications. Observed Dishwasher (Temperature 114- gauge ) 1st test; Dishwasher (Temperature 119 - gauge) 2nd test. Manufacture data states minimum 120°F required for garage. Employee was able to get to required temperature per manufacturer - 121°F gauge; 3rd test plate surface temp 160°F.
- [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of ice machine soiled.
- [36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed in the hallway where food prep is conducted.
- [40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal water bottle stored next to consumer plastic water bottles and tomato sauce bottles on shelves in the hallway.
- [24-18-4] Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed spoon with the food contact surface up in an intending holder above prep table. Employee stored spoons properly.
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SANTA MARIA BISTRO looks fairly solid on paper. Would you eat here?
Solid overall, with enough history that people may still weigh the details differently.
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