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SUMAK

908 71 ST, MIAMI BEACH, FL 33141

License #2326443

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Quick take

SUMAK in MIAMI BEACH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 96.3 out of 100 — an A grade for consistent compliance with state food-safety standards. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on May 13, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 34 total violations — 3 critical, 5 major, 26 minor.

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Inspections on file
2
Clean inspections
0
Callback visits
0
Latest clean pass
None on file yet

The latest inspection on May 13, 2026 included 2 critical violations, 4 major, and 20 minor.

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Imported observations
34
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  • Warning Issued
  • [22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with old food debris.
  • [50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • [02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bottle of salt and container of flour removed from original packaging without label.
  • [05-08-4] No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in reach in coolers soiled with old food debris and black mold-like substance. Observed hood filters soiled with grease buildup.
  • [46-01-4] Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed glass door reach in cooler blocking exit path in kitchen.
  • [38-07-4] Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed lights above reach in coolers and freezers missing shields.
  • [36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind oven soiled with grease.
  • [35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  • [08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed bag of raw chicken, tahini sauce and box of tomatoes stored on floor near reach in coolers.
  • [36-04-5] Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. Observed utility line exposed on ceiling above cook line.
  • [16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior of dish machine soiled.
  • [16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
  • [29-34-4] Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose Bibb in outside patio missing backflow preventer.
  • [22-16-4] Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in freezer soiled with old food debris.
  • [14-42-4] Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed some hood filters missing on hood ventilation system.
  • [51-18-6] No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • [08B-63-4] Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed chest freezer stored in back of outdoor patio accessible to customers walking through the back door.
  • [53B-01-5] No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of any training for all staff.
  • [14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of reach in freezer.
  • [35A-03-4] Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on ground in between oven and prep table at cook line.
  • [53A-01-7] Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof of manager certification.
  • [06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed bag of raw chicken thawing on floor in ambient temperature.
  • [36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed all ceiling vents in kitchen soiled with black mold-like substance. Observed ceiling above cook line soiled with black mold-like substance.
  • [06-09-1] Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 7 packs of commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged branzino completely thawed and not removed from original packaging.
  • [01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 7 packs of commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged branzino completely thawed and not removed from original packaging.
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