AVO MIAMI

Name: AVO MIAMI
Address: 5958 S DIXIE HWY STE B101, SOUTH MIAMI, FL, 33143, US
Rating: 52.2

5958 S DIXIE HWY STE B101, SOUTH MIAMI, FL 33143

License #2335776

52.2 Grade F / 100

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September 29, 2026 · 15 findings · 3 critical

Complaint Full (follow-up)

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AVO MIAMI in SOUTH MIAMI currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 52.2 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 September 29, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 36 total violations — 10 critical, 6 major, 20 minor.

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Disposition: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
[02B-01-5] Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed smoked salmon not marked on menu.
[36-03-4] Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed behind triple sink.
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed behind dish machine, observed in dining area.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed in warewash area.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed can of paint on dry food and single service rack. Observed sanitizer spray on coffee counter. Operator moved both items away from food and food contact.
[51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster; inspector provided via email.
[51-18-6] No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy on site.
[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 3 tuna filets thawed in ROP.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed phone on dry food rack. Operator had phone removed.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled vents in kitchen and dining area. As per operator, workers are coming in the afternoon to clean.
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 3 tuna filets thawed in ROP.
[02D-03-4] Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed fruit cup, chia pudding and yogurt parfaits at front counter with no label with address.
[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. Observed no form or kit; inspector provided via email.
[29-42-4] Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter; no breaker.
[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/. Observed no CFM present; more than 4 employees on site.

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Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 3 tuna filets thawed in ROP.
[02B-01-5] Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed smoked salmon not marked on menu.
[08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in cooler drawers under grill; raw chicken over beef and salmon. Chef removed chicken from top drawers.
[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. Observed no form or kit; inspector provided via email.
[36-36-4] Ceiling tile missing. Observed in kitchen at entrance.
[36-03-4] Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed behind triple sink.
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed behind dish machine, observed in dining area.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed phone on dry food rack. Operator had phone removed.
[29-42-4] Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter; no breaker.
[51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster; inspector provided via email.
[51-18-6] No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy on site.
[01B-36-5] Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed in walk in cooler: cooked pasta (45/46F - Cooling). As per cook, prepared the night before closing and placed into cooler. inside of cooler.
[02D-03-4] Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed fruit cup, chia pudding and yogurt parfaits at front counter with no label with address.
[03D-02-5] Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed in walk in cooler: cooked pasta (45/46F - Cooling). As per cook, prepared the night before closing and placed into cooler inside of cooler.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed in warewash area.
[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 3 tuna filets thawed in ROP.
[22-43-4] Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed 0 ppm.
[10-08-5] Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop inside of ice at front counter.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled vents in kitchen and dining area. As per operator, workers are coming in the afternoon to clean.
[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/. Observed no CFM present; more than 4 employees on site.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed can of paint on dry food and single service rack. Observed sanitizer spray on coffee counter. Operator moved both items away from food and food contact.